A visit to Tamatave (Toamasina), the second largest city in Madagascar is a must when in this part of the island. With beautiful colonial architecture, a massive beach and laid atmosphere. A perfect way to start a trip along the Pangalanes Canal.

A trip down the Pangalanes Canal, an artificial canal built by the French during colonial times, is popular among tourists and offers the only means of transport in the region.

The coral island of Saint Marie offers a charming retreat to any traveller, set on a stretch of land 50km in length. The Andasibe and Masoala National Parks are another highlight and worth a visit if you’re in this part of Madagascar.

On the Western side, there are many adventures to behold. Starting with descending the Manambolo and Tsiribihina Rivers, exploring the Sakalava country from a different point of view, sleeping on the river shores, sharing the campsite with turtles and crocodiles!

A visit to The Baobabs´ Alley is well worth the treck! You can get there by heading 20 km from Morondava, the biggest town in this part of the country. You will find giant Baobabs clustering at both sides of the road, an amazing experience not to be missed.

The Kirindy Reserve, is private and protects one of the last remaining dry deciduous forests of Madagascar. You can spot lemurs, reptiles and it is the optimal place to spot Madagascar’s largest predator, the Fossa!

The spectacular mineral forest of Tsingy de Bemeraha National Park offers trekking through spectacular scenery and labyrinth of sharp stone needles. There is much to do in both these parts of the island, what appeals to you?