Mahamo is a little beach village on Madagascar’s northeastern coast. It’s a good destination for travelers wanting to experience some quiet, relaxing time by the sea and, owing to its consistent swells, surfers in particular. We visited Mahambo in January 2024. Originally, we intended to stay for a few days before moving onward to Sainte-Marie Island. But since we really liked … [Read more...]
From Toamasina to Mahambo by Public Transport
After a few days in Toamasina, it was time we ventured north along Madagascar’s paradisal western coast. Before heading to Sainte Marie Island, we decided to first spend some time in the village of Mahambo.The taxi brousse to Mahambo departed from a point by the eastern end of the bus companies along Boulevard d’Andevorando. We could have shown up at any time and boarded the … [Read more...]
Two Days in Toamasina (Tamatave), Madagascar
Also known by its colonial French name of Tamatave, Toamasina is the principal port city and second-largest city of Madagascar. We visited it in January 2024 and stayed for three nights before continuing to the country's remote and pristine northeastern coast.Following a 7-hour bus trip from Andasibe, we arrived in Toamasina in the late afternoon. We settled in Hotel Beryl near … [Read more...]
From Andasibe to Toamasina by Public TransportÂ
After four days in Andasibe, our next destination was the city of Toamasina. We figured out on the spot that no direct buses are running between Andasibe and Toamasina, and we’d normally have to travel to Moramanga, an hour’s trip the opposite way, to catch a bus from there.To avoid this, we asked for help from our host at Hotel Vohitsara in Andasibe. She promptly found the … [Read more...]
Andasibe & Analamazaotra National Park, Madgascar Hike
Commonly referred to as Andasibe National Park, the area comprises two, once connected but now separated due to deforestation, nature reserves: the Mantadia National Park and the Analamazaotra Special Reserve. The gateway to both is the village of Andasibe, situated 140 km east of Antananarivo. Owing to its astounding biodiversity, which includes eleven lemur species, combined … [Read more...]
South Madagascar Road Trip: Our 15-Day Itinerary
As our 2023-24 overwintering destination we chose Madagascar. Although we’d spend a full three months in the country, it soon became apparent that we’d barely be able to dabble in exploring it. A vast country with rudimentary transport infrastructure, we‘d have to be smart and selective in picking out destinations for our itinerary. And since we visited in the rain season, our … [Read more...]
From Antananarivo to Andasibe by Public Transport
The local buses from Antananarivo to Andisabe National Park leave from Ampasampito Bus Station (Gare Routiére Ampasampito). This is located in the northeastern suburbs of the city, 5 km from the city center, along the N2 main road connecting the capital to Toamasina. The station’s exact coordinates are 18.8938, 47.5488 and here it is on Google Maps.There surely must be shared … [Read more...]
Ampefy: A Scenic Mountain Village in the Highlands of Madagascar
Ampefy is a picturesque, peaceful village located at an altitude of 1200 meters in the highlands of central Madagascar. Due to its cool climate, scenic landscapes, and its vicinity to Antananarivo, it is a favorite holiday destination for locals and foreigners alike. Following a 16-day road trip in southern Madagascar, we too chose Ampefy as a calm place to settle in and rest … [Read more...]
Anakao, Nosy Ve – Madagascar Road Trip #6
After two days in Toilara and Ifaty, it was time for a break from our southern Madagascar road trip and a proper pre-Christmas beach holiday in Anakao. This is a detached, 7,000-people village located on the barren coast south of the mouth of Onilahy River. Its inhabitants traditionally have subsisted on little else than fishing, but since recently they’ve begun throwing … [Read more...]
Toliara, Ifaty Beach – Madagascar Road Trip #5
After Isalo National Park, the next destination of our Madagascar road trip was the city of Toliara, also commonly referred to by its French transcription of Tulear. With a population of 170,000, this is the largest city in southern Madagascar and the sixth-largest in the country as a whole. Located on the island’s southwest coast, it is noted for its exotic, sun-struck … [Read more...]
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