Top Things To Do To Immerse In The Magical Beauty Of Madagascar

Madagascar has the power to unfurl some of the most beautiful sceneries you have ever witnessed and amazing creatures that can’t be found anywhere on earth. Whether you want to lie on a pristine beach all day doing nothing or spend your time in a luxurious hotel in Madagascar or do some hiking among ‘Tsingy’ limestone pinnacles, Madagascar welcomes each tourist with open arms to amaze them with unseen natural wonders. However, if you really want to feel the magic and embrace its virgin beauty, here are a few things you must do during your vacation in Madagascar. 

Madagascar is still virgin land, where not many explorers have paved their way. Its beaches are still pristine, its rainforests are untouched and its villages are away from everything that means modern tourism and consumerism. You need to take time to find a good hotel in Diego Suarez, explore at least a few national parks, see some rare wildlife and walk on the soft sand beaches. 

When it comes to national parks you can choose from the Andasibe-Mantadia, Masoala National Park, Ranomafana or Isola, and Ankarana Montage d'Ambre. Any of these will tell you the stories about the spectacular wildlife that lives only in Madagascar and will put a spell on you with unearthly sceneries. Some of the most beautiful beaches on lle Sainte Marie, a favorite spot for European tourists in search of amazing honeymoon spots, Masoala peninsula, where you will get to feel like a castaway on a secluded beach and Ifaty, two idyllic fisherman villages home to spectacular strips of sand.  

The underwater world that hides into the waters of the Indian ocean, along Madagascar’s coastline is fascinating and diverse. The most popular diving spots are found around the islands and islets surrounding Diego and Nosy Be. Other great spots are located in Morondava, Anakao, and Ifaty, and some of them are found around the islands of Sainte Marie. Every year, 10% of the population of humpback whales arrive in Madagascar to breed, so if you want to spot them make sure you plan your vacation between June to September. Whales can be spotted on Antongil Bay, Ile Sainte Marie, Nosy Be, Tulear, and Fort Dauphin. You can find about 34 types of dolphins and whales, 1300 species of bony fish, 5 types of turtles and much more. 

Don’t expect a boulevard packed with chic cafes and fancy stores. The name of this avenue is not a metaphorical one, it is actually a natural avenue lined with giant and picturesque 800-year-old Grandidier's baobabs. So imposing and beautiful that you will remain speechless at their first sight. The avenue is located only 45 minutes from Morondava and if you wish to enjoy this place to the fullest, it will be a great idea to book a comfortable hotel in Antsiranana. If you want to capture some extraterrestrial sceneries, you should visit this place at dawn and dusk, because this is when the baobabs seem to be on fire.