Often called the “eighth continent”, Madagascar has truly earned the title thanks to the incredible diversity and originality of its wildlife. Cut off from mainland Africa for around 165 million years, the island evolved in its own direction, allowing species to develop in ways found nowhere else on the planet. The result is something genuinely special, with more than 80 percent of its wildlife existing only here.
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There are few places on earth that feel as distinct and untouched as Madagascar. Nearly 90% of its wildlife is found nowhere else on the planet, its landscapes shift dramatically from rainforest to desert to coast and its culture blends African, Asian and European influences into something really unique.
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Welcome to the beginning of our exciting new series 'One Month, One Place'! We are thrilled to showcase Madagascar as a year-round destination, and we can't wait to share our carefully curated itineraries with you.
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Red brick houses with wooden doors make the architecture of the Madagascar’s central highlands unique. The know-how of the Malagasy people for the production of bricks dates back from the 19th century. The techniques were introduced by European.
Following The humpback whale’s migration from the Antarctic to the sheltered waters around Sainte-Marie Island make this little paradise a must-to-see place for tourists from late June to mid-October.
Famadihana known as the "turning of the dead" constitutes one of the most basic of all traditional beliefs for Malagasy culture and social values. Once every five to seven years, Malagasy family holds a huge celebration at their ancestral crypt where the remains of the dead are exhumed, wrapped in a new silk scarf, and brought out for community festivities.
Because Madagascar is isolated, most of its fauna and flora is found nowhere else! Madagascar is full of unique landscapes, from limestone pinnacles called Tsingy to lush rainforests, spiny deserts, and deep canyons.
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