Madagascar is an island located in the Indian Ocean that lies southeast of Africa. Madagascar is the world?s fourth largest island at with the size of 1571km by 571km. The isolated beaches and lush forest make the island of Madagascar a great choice for any traveller.
The Berenty Reserve is a great place to visit the amazing variety of unique wildlife in Madagascar. The Reserve is in located in the southern part of Madagascar. It takes about 2 hours to drive there from Fort Dauphin (Tolagnaro).
Diving and snorkelling is one of the most enjoyed activities in Madagascar. A great way to enjoy diving and snorkelling is the sea surrounding Nosy Be Island. The island is located off the northwest coats of Madagascar. The island is surrounded by smaller islands Nosy Sakatia, Nosy Tinikely, Nosy Iranja and Nosy Mitsio.
Another great place to visit in Madagascar is Isalo National Park. The park has an incredible landscape of eroded limestone and rare plants. This large park covers 81.540ha of the Isalo Massif .
The beaches in Madagascar are stunning with one of the most notable being Ile Sainte Marie. The beach offer secluded palm lines coves from which you can swim and snorkel. The beaches offer a great way to relax in the sun.
To enter Madagascar you are required to have a visa. You can get visa that are valid for 3 moths from the date of your entry. You can obtain these from a Madagascar embassy.
The best time to visit Madagascar is between the months of April to October. Going during these months ensure you mist the unbearable heat the island has during its summer months.
