Madagascar (overview)
- A former French colony where croissants are the norm for breakfast in the fascinating and attractive capital of Antanarivo or Tana for short.
- This is a biodiversity hotspot with 87% of all wildlife peculiar to Madagascar.
- No direct access from the UK and internal flights have a habit of being delayed but this is the place to see lemurs: the haunting cry of the largest of their species, the Indri, ranks as one of the great wildlife experiences.
- Scenically diverse form the drier south to the lusher north. Tropical rain forests, baobab forests and turquoise blue-sea swimming at special islands such as Nosy Komba.
- Hidden places and more dramatic scenery at Manafiafy beach with seasonal whale watching combined with authentic tented safari camp on the bank of Mandrare river.
- Highly experienced skippers can take you sailing in yachts to escape into a myriad of secluded bays and islands.
