Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
welcome to
Madagascar
Lemurs, baobabs, rainforest, beaches, desert, trekking and diving: Madagascar is a dream
destination for nature and outdoor lovers - and half the fun is getting to all these incred-
ible attractions.
Sakalava woman carrying fish on her head, Morondava (
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What a Wonderful World
Madagascar is unique: 5% of all known ani-mal and plant species can be found here, and
here alone. The remarkable fauna and flora is matched by epic landscapes of an incredible
diversity: you can go from rainforest to desert in just 300km. Few places on earth offer such
an intense kaleidoscope of nature. Making the best of it, however, can be challenging (and
expensive): Madagascar is the world's fourth-largest island and its roads are dismal. But
those who relish an adventure will come into their own: the off-road driving is one of a kind,
and there are national parks that only see 100 visitors a year, regions that live in autarchy
during the rainy season and resorts so remote you'll need a private plane or boat to get there.
