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Culture
- Ancestral reverence: Respect for ancestors plays a significant role in Malagasy culture.
- Traditional practices: Many communities maintain traditional practices, such as famadihana (turning of the bones).
- Music and dance: Vibrant music and dance traditions reflect the island’s cultural diversity.
Cuisine
- Romazava: A hearty stew made with meat, vegetables, and spices.
- Mofo gasy: A traditional bread.
- Fresh seafood: Abundant seafood options, especially in coastal regions.
Airbnb in Madagascar
Villa CHRIS or Peace and Quiet!: A 5-star villa in Taolagnaro with a serene atmosphere.
La Grande Case Villa: A 5-star villa in Nosy Be West with a tropical garden and beach access.
Eco-friendly villa with private beach: A 5-star villa in Andilana with stunning ocean views.
Casa Faly (Casa Felice): A 4.89-star apartment in Nosy Be with modern amenities.
Whale Villa – Makako Lodge: A unique stay in a beautifully designed villa.
Airlines in Madagascar
Air Madagascar: Offers domestic and international routes to Africa, Europe, and Asia.
Tsaradia: Subsidiary of Air Madagascar for domestic flights
iko Air: Private airline serving Madagascar.
Madagasikara Airways: Another private domestic carrier.
Bus Transportation
- Taxi-Brousse: Shared minibuses or vans on fixed routes, widely used by locals and tourists.
- City Buses: Operate in major cities like Antananarivo, fares range from 400 to 1,000 MGA.
- Tourist Buses: Connecting major tourist sites, promoting sustainable tourism.
- Bus Fares: 500 MGA (local) to 30,000 MGA (long-distance).
Boat Rentals
- Madirokely Lagoon 380: Nosy Be, $374-$413/day.
- Madirokely Leopard 47: Luxury catamaran, $1,018-$1,024/day.
- Cruising Catamaran: Fianarantsoa Province, $519-$569/day.
Beaches
- Anakao Beach: Southwest, known for diving/snorkeling and whale watching.
- Lokaro Beach: Powdery sands, ideal for surfing and relaxation.
- Andilana Beach: Nosy Be, white sands, coral reefs, sunsets.
- Itampolo Beach: Tranquil southern beach, swimming and snorkeling.
- Nosy Mitsio Beach: Secluded paradise.