Madagascar ...... an island that is 1600 kilometres from north to south and home to over 31 million people, sitting around 450 kilometres off the coast of Africa in the Indian Ocean.
Untouched by mass tourism, with welcoming and friendly folk whose ancestors came to the island from the south-east asian archipelago over 2,000 years ago. A land of rainforests and arid lands, unique animals and plants, stunning quiet beaches and spectacular scenery made up of rugged coasts, high mountains and desert-like landscapes. Add to this coral reefs and crystal clear (unpolluted) turquoise waters, and you have a destination that stands alone, and beckons you to see it. The island is renown for the diversity of nature that it harbours. David Attenborough and others have produced amazing documentaries highlighting this aspect of the nation. Around 90% of fauna and flora are found nowhere else on earth.
Why Madagascar ....
So why travel to Madagascar ?
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Unique flora and fauna - from "Mouse Lemurs" to "Indri" - "Fossa" & 115 endemic bird species + 6 of the world's 8 "baobab" species.
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Beach resorts to fit all budgets - for honeymoons, families or just pure relaxation.
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Some of the world's best "primary rainforests" to discover and wander through.
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Diving or snorkelling - stunning coral reefs and dive sites which are totally unspoilt.
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Hiking through areas of total diversity...... including the famous "Tsingy"
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Canoeing down waterways in splendid isolation. Join the locals in fishing or undertake some big game offshore.
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Kite-surfing or wave surfing without crowds and near perfect conditions
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Culture - experience a people from a blend of backgrounds, with traditions that will amaze you.
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Enjoy the local cuisine, and throw in a lot of very good french inspired cooking - a delight.
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Photography - people, landscapes, wildlife and so much more. Endless opportunities.
What are the best months to travel to Madagascar in regards to the weather ?
Madagascar is a large island located in the tropics, so the "tropical climate" varies across the island.
It is rainy along the east coast, arid in the south-west and temperate in the mountains. In the inland areas the mountain ranges influence the climate, with rainfall depending upon the exposure to prevailing winds.
Being in the Southern Hemisphere, the country has reversed seasons compared with Europe or North America. Overall seasonality is about "wet or dry", rather than "summer or winter".
The whole country has a rainy season from November to March, though this is very weak in the southeast and southwest and that area is extremely arid. In most of the country there is a dry season from April to October, though in the far north this is from May to September. On the east coast it can rain all year round.
Being a tropical climate, the rains usually occur in the form of afternoon thunderstorms, so it can be very sunny even in the wettest months during the mornings.
Remember that much of Madagascar has very poor dirt/gravel/sand road system and that during the wetter months many roads become unusable. Further many rivers flood and bridges/vehicular barges may not be operational during that period.
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