Madagascar People & Culture

everything familiar is gone...you must remember to bleach fresh fruits and vegetables before eating them!!!...just because the water looks okay to drink it is not!!!... bottled water only!!!...the most common way is walking, bus or cab, but alot is in walking distance...and the roads are not even...watch where you walk as there is Jebu poo all over!!!...however the people are sooo friendly despite the language barrier...it is a simple way of life despite the lack of technology there...shopping is interesting as the price given is always higher than you will pay and you can barter...expect nothing and you will have fun in Madagascar...people will surround you and the children are many...my overall impression was that though poor in material possessions they are RICH in love and giving...overall the trip was fun!!!!

Went there by ship. Beautiful untouched nature. People are very poor but very polite and interested in foreigners. You can exchange plastic tanks for food (fish, fruits etc.). Take excursion by boat to see lemur monkey and enjoy on a beautiful beaches.

Went there by ship. Beautiful untouched nature. People are very poor but very polite and interested in foreigners. You can exchange plastic tanks for food (fish, fruits etc.). Take excursion by boat to see lemur monkey and enjoy on a beautiful beaches.

spectacular under water sights (even when you're only knee-deep in the water), ideal for snorkeling, but you have to take a trip to the smaller islands.

My top tips for Madagascar:
1. Guided rainforest trek through Ranomafana National park where you will see many lemurs in their natural habitat, experience and optional nocturnal wildlife safari with the same guide and finish off at a beautiful waterfall
2. Experience tropical laid back island life in Nosy Be with optional beach BBQ at Nosy Iranja (stunning secluded island) and get close to lemurs at Nosy Komba, explore coral life and tropical fish in other smaller islands
3. Visit the moon-like red Tsingy near Diego- truly amazing!
4. Visit the natural spa town of Andsirabe and have a mini tour on a horse drawn carriage
5. Explore the contrasts of Tana (Antananrivo) from the packed markets to cosmopolitan regions where you can experience tasty Malagasy food or fine French cuisine
You can organise this yourself, or if time is short through a pre-arranged tour. I used a UK based company called I-Love Travel.

luxury bungalo hotel in anakao in abandon place. no more hotels in 7-8 km. perfect food prepearing just for hotel guests. friendly personal. place is very abandon and eventually we see lesbian travelers.
diving in clear water. all equipment can be rent in hotel. whale watching in august. whales had been near our boat. small island just in 20 min by pirogue with bird natural reserve. we see small seagulls just very very close! ocean fishing early morning. we catch very big fish!!! nothing dangerous. expensive. all activities also expensive. no more places to take a food.

ancienement Diego, surement la plus jolie ville... pour moi!

the best place to stay is Chez Alice, on the right in the direction of Tulear... And the most beautiful malagasy girl I met is Alice's sister... ;-)

you have to see the nicest bar in madagascar, Chez Dom, meet the famous Bernard, and after, cross the street, try an other restaurant which offer crocodiles, bats, phacochers, etc. The last step to absolutely do is to take the train to Manakara. Enjoy that nice town !

Resto: Le grill, Ku De Ta, Sakamanga... Sightseeing: Croc Farm (Profitez en pr manger du croco!) Nightlife: Le Bus, Pandora, Zazou, le Glacier...

visit the place for sure!!it s a paradise!!!