Stay : Weekend at the end of the world
Accessible almost only by air or by sea, the region of Maroantsetra is one of the most remote of the big island. It is a special destination that is worth the detour for its humpback whales, its dream beaches, its former pirates' hideout or its national park. The Vanilla Coast being the most watered of the country, it is recommended to go there between August and December.
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3 days
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Detail of the stay : Weekend at the end of the world - 3 days
Day 1: Maroantsetra
Steps: Sainte-Marie, Majunga - Mahajanga, Tana - Antananarivo, Maroantsetra, Sambava, Tamatave - Toamasina
There are two ways of rallying Maroantsetra: the plane from Tananarive via Tamatave or Sambava, or a long journey by boat from Tamatave or Sainte-Marie. Once there, besides the beautiful local beaches, there are plenty of activities between the Falls of Vodiriana, the vanilla workshops and especially the observation of humpback whales that come down and guide the first steps of their calf between July and September.
OBSERVATION DES BALEINES
Day 2: Reserve of Nosy Mangabe
Steps: Maroantsetra
Off the coast of Maroantsetra, Nosy Mangabe Island is a former repaire of pirates that became a protected natural reserve. The marine bandits left some inscriptions on the rocks... On the wildlife side, you can find the aye, the rarest lémurien of Madagascar, red frogs or even past maîtres in camouflage art. Possibility of camping on site to spend the night.
RÉSERVE DE NOSY MANGABE
Day 3: Masoala National Park
An hour's boat ride away, the Masoala peninsula is home to the country's largest national park with 230,000 hectares of natural and wild spaces. A primary forest spared by man, which has the unique characteristic of Madagascar to flow into the sea. Many signposted routes allow you to walk, cycle or kayak through the park from east to west or to tour the peninsula to access the three marine sites in particular. Guide required.
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