Travel to Madagascar, Africa | Attractions, nature, beaches
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The region of Morondava and its fishing villages is also worth visiting on your trip to Madagascar, as well as the exotic Nosy Be, known for its plantations of the fragrant ylang ylang, and speaking of fragrances, but this time vanilla, we have Sambava, one of the world’s largest producers of this aromatic spice. And speaking of fragrances, but this time of vanilla, we have Sambava, one of the world’s largest producers of this aromatic spice. How about a tour of Madagascar to discover it?
The history of the origin of the first settlers of Madagascar will surprise you, since it was populated before by Indonesians than by Africans, despite being much closer to Africa than to Indonesia. Hence, many of its inhabitants retain Asian features and customs typical of the Southeast Asian region.
But not everything has been easy since then, as different political conflicts and military coups have taken place on the island. The current president, Andry Rajoelina, was proclaimed transitional president in 2009. This has not been recognized neither by the African Union nor by the United Nations, as they consider that he came to power by force.
Video of the trip to Madagascar the big island of Africa
Madagascar is a country occupying a large island of the same name, located in the Indian Ocean off the east coast of Africa. It is the fourth largest island in the world. Madagascar is famous for pepper, vanilla and lemurs.
There is also a private private train, which ensures the link between Antananarivo and Toamasina. This historic train only operates on reservation (at least one month in advance) and the price is worth it only if the 18 seats are not full.
This is the way most natives travel throughout the country. There is only one main road in the country and that stretches from Tana the capital, to Tulear, a south-western coastal city, the trip between the two cities takes about a day, to travel between Tana and Fort-Dauphin, a coastal city, it would take about 3 or 4 days due to road conditions. You travel full and do not expect air conditioning. Dust can become a problem in the dry season.
In Tana, the most economical way to get around is by taxi-be, or big cab, which is slightly larger than a mini-van. There is an aisle with seats sometimes down so they can fit more people. During the high season, there are frequent buses.
Antananarivo, Madagascar | As you see it. Like this
If the landscapes and its biodiversity will make Madagascar enter through your eyes to be engraved in an indelible memory in your memory, the Malagasy make this land settle forever in your heart. And the real treasure of Madagascar is its people, the Malagasy.
Welcome to this route through Madagascar, a country where you will discover truly amazing landscapes. A route that we are convinced that you will fall in love with. An itinerary through Madagascar that will leave an open door for you to return.
Although many of its inhabitants do not speak French, remember that Madagascar was a French colony until 1960. They talk to you, look at you, smile at you and even put their children on your lap during a taxi-brousse ride.
The entrance fee is 55,000 Ar, about 16 € per person, and the route is done with a guide who has been previously trained in the same park. Finally, if in addition to all this we tell you that 50% of the money from your entrance fee goes to local community projects, you will understand why Ranomafana National Park has to be on your route through Madagascar.
Freighter voyage to Madagascar | Around the world
The World Health Organization (WHO) today determined that the new variant of the coronavirus detected in South Africa, which it has named with the Greek letter omicron, is “at risk” and possibly more contagious, on a day when many states, including the U.S. and the EU, suspended travel with southern Africa.
South African scientists and health authorities reported Thursday the detection of a new variant of the coronavirus, identified as B.1.1.529, and although few cases have been confirmed elsewhere outside Africa, concerns about its transmissibility and potential ability to evade immunity sparked fears.
Before and after the WHO experts’ opinion, fear of this new variant of the coronavirus today led to a cascading suspension of travel and restrictions on some southern African states.
The U.S. government, which had decided to wait for more data before deciding whether to suspend air traffic with South Africa and other African countries, announced later that as of next Monday it will place restrictions on travelers from South Africa and seven other southern countries: Botswana, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Lesotho, Eswatini, Mozambique and Malawi.