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Northern Madagascar: Beautifully Diverse Land, Animals, People

Posted byBy Stan | Published on: | Updated on June 12, 2013 CommentsComments (0)

The Northern part of Madagascar is well-known for its diversity of landscapes, vegetation and even weather; the climate is agreeable with distinct wet and dry seasons. The island is comprised of six provinces and is the world’s fourth largest island. The Northern part of Madagascar is known as ‘tropical north’ as it boasts pleasant weather, stunning scenery and a truly tropical feel – everything you would expect from a tropical vacation destination.

From snorkelling to exploring the national parks, the North of Madagascar is the place to go… You may have heard of the popular holiday destination called Nosy Be – beautiful beaches and warm tropical waters, Nosy Be is by far one of the most popular Madagascar vacation destinations and is located in this part of Madagascar.

The northern part of Madagascar is one of the country’s most multi-ethnic regions – the large Muslim community, descendants of African slaves, Indian traders, Arabic sailors and French all form part of the community, together with the local Antakarana.

A visit to northern Madagascar is rewarding no matter what it is you are looking for. From snorkelling and guided walks to bird watching and observing the lemurs, (see our lemur package), chameleons and snakes; nature lovers and holiday makers will find northern Madagascar a jewel and the perfect option for their Madagascar holiday.

There are the lakes and waterfalls of the Montagne d’Ambre (Amber Mountain National Park) forest, and the Tsingy (limestone formations) and grottos in Ankarana. For those who prefer to unwind during their Madagascar holiday, there are plentiful places in northern Madagascar where one can simply sit and enjoy nature.

The Amber Mountain National Park is one of Madagascar’s premier hiking destinations, and represents an isolated block of montane rainforest that is not part of the celebrated “Madagascar Sylva” (Madagascar’s rainforest belt). Crater lakes are also found in this region, as a result of volcanic activity. Nature lovers and historic enthusiasts will love this place as their Madagascar holiday option – from quiet beauty to one-of-a-kind natural…

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