The WEST OF MADAGASCAR presents many facets . In the North West, tropical rains give birth to a very rich vegetation. The coast is indented and full of small coves with a number of islands off coast . A bit more to the South , there is a succession of red hills stripped by the erosion in opposition with the fertile and green landscape of the great rivers deltas situated a bit lower.
 

MAHAJANGA
The city is situated on the estuary of the Betsiboka. Arabic , Hindu, modern, colonial, traditional style houses express the cosmopolitan character of this
harbour city . Comorans , Indopakistani , Chinese mingle with Sakalava, the original ethnic group of the region.
Caves of Anjohibe, situated at approximately 80 km of Majunga offer a fascinating spectacle of stalactites and stalagmites , vast galleries, underground waters . One will admire the unforgettable spectacle of the sunset at the beautiful beach of Amborovy without forgetting at the red Circus , near Majunga , the " fairy chimneys" , shaped by the nature.
The reserve of Ampijoroa, situated at 80 km of Majunga is both natural reserve and forest station. The great part of the reserve is occupied by the original forest. It counts several species of reptiles, birds and lemurs some of which are specific to the region.

MORONDAVA

Capital of the Sakalava of the Menabe Country, the city is situated at the mouth of the river of the same name. It is from here that the visit of many curiosities of the region can be undertaken.
The alley of baobabs , a spectacular population of andasonia grandidieri baobabs forming a guard of honor to the track of Belo sur Tsiribihina.

The Tsingy of the Bemaraha is classified World patrimony by the UNESCO.
Funeral sites and villages of fishermen.

BELO SUR MER
Situated 80 km southwards Morondava , inevitable passage of the tour following the west coastline , it is a nice village whose population live essentially on the fishing , the "boutres" construction and refit . The numerous surrounding desert small islands constitute a paradise for divers.

ANDAVADAOKA
Situated on the edge of a rocky and indented coast , the village offers a beautiful beach where diving can be practised .

IFATY
The Bay of Ifaty, considered as one of the greatest coral reefs in the world is situated 20 km northwards Tulear. The access is now easy with the newly constructed road . A beautiful golden sand beach in tens kilometers , an intact coral barrier, the under-water wealth , the variety of an endemic fauna and flora in the rear country make the reputation of Ifaty.

ANAKAO
Anakao is a Vezo fishermen village that can be reached in two hours by pirogue departing from TULEAR. In the rustic and authentic village of Anakao, the time seems to have stopped : in the distance, vezo squared sail pirogues glide to the aglow horizon , at the village the children and animals poultry shouts arise from some built on piles hut situated in seaside , while women are busy around furnaces preparing the dinner .


The West

THE HOTELS
OUR A LA CARTE TRIPS
 


 

Conception - Realization : FOCUS MADAGASCAR - © 2005 : Photos : RAHARISON Toussaint R