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Madagascar
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Madagascar Info
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? Area: 594,180 sq km
? Capital: Antananarivo (Tana) (pop 588,000)
? Currency: Malagasy Franc
? Climate: : Is hot with sub tropical weather. From November to March it's summer which is also known as hurricane season. From April to October it's winter, its dry and the temperature is mild.
? People: Eighteen major ethnic groups, including Malayo-Indonesian, African, Arab, French, Indian, Creole and Comoran
? Official Language: Malagasy, French
? Time: GMT plus three hours
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Madagascar: Madagascar is an island nation in the Indian Ocean, off the eastern coast of Africa. Madagascar is the 4th largest island in the world. It is the home of five percent of the world's plant and animal species, 80 per cent of them unique to Madagascar. Most famous among those are the lemurs. Madagascar and Mauritania are the only countries not to use a decimal currency. Its teeming fertile forests and geographical isolation have served to preserve and propagate 'nature's design laboratory' in a mix found nowhere else on earth. Madagascar's forests are a shimmering, seething mass of a trillion stems and dripping leaves.
History & Background: The written history of Madagascar began in the seventh century A.D., when Arabs established trading posts along the northwest coast. However, the first people who came to Madagascar were from Southeast Asia, mostly from the Indonesian islands; they arrived in around the fourth century CE, probably via East Africa. This explains the Malagasy features which are a mixture of Asian (Austronesian) and African, as well as of the Arabs who came later. Because of tropical storms which commonly affect the coast, some early settlers left the coast and went to live in the centre of the island in the mountains where the weather is cooler and less windy. The people who live in the mountains today have preserved many of the Asian features.
Scheduled and Tailor - Made Safaris: Madagascar is a unique beach and island safari destination off the Africa coast. Below you will find numerous small group, maximum 10 client safaris that Africa Trails runs in and around Madagascar. You can join one of our scheduled camping or lodge safaris or if you'd like, one of our experienced travel consultants can tailor-make a private safari to meet your departure date, time period, group size and budget. There are so many options available to the adventurous traveller, from a cultural tour, to a beach holiday through to the many special interest tours like, scuba diving, birding, kite surfing, surfing, fishing etc. We can help you with all your travel arrangements inclusive of flights.
Best Time to travel: With Monsoon time from December through to March the best time to travel to Madagascar is in general February to December. Madagascar has two seasons: a hot, rainy season from November to April; and dry season with a cooler temperature from May to October. There is, however, great variation in climate owing to elevation and position relative to dominant winds. The east coast has a subequatorial climate and, being most directly exposed to the trade winds, has the heaviest rainfall, averaging as much as 3.5 meters annually. Because rain clouds discharge much of their moisture east of the highest elevations on the island, the central highlands are appreciably drier and, owing to the altitude, also cooler. The dry season in the highlands is pleasant and sunny, although somewhat chilly, especially in the mornings. During this time, the blue skies of the central highlands are considered by many to be among the clearest and most beautiful in the world. The west coast is drier than either the east coast or the central highlands because the trade winds lose their humidity by the time they reach this region. The south-west and the extreme south are semi-desert; as little as one-third of a meter of rain falls annually at Toliara (Tulear). During these times the Madagascar roads are well-travelled, making driving a better choice than commuting. Book car rental from local Madagascar rental shops, ideally look for shops ideal to this car rental ireland deal to ensure great service.
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Madagascar Ile St. Marie Holiday
8 days at ?575.00 pp
Ile Saint Marie is a perfect location for everybody who likes to spent some time on a smaller and less touristy island than Nose Be. Enjoy the amazing beaches and the great variety of activities this awesome island offers!
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Madagascar Relais & Chateau Exclusive Holiday
6 days at ?1695.00 pp
If you're looking for a luxury holiday where you're able to enjoy beautiful beaches and combine it with some thrilling watersport activities, you should join this exclusive Madagascar package.
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Madagascar Nosy Be Beach Holiday
8 days at ?345.00 pp
The days you spend on the beautiful Madagascan Island Nosy Be, offers you beautiful beaches, various watersport activities and an cultural experience.
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Madagascar Watersport Package
10 days at ?495.00 pp
Adventure seekers watch out! If you're interested in kite surfing, windsurfing, surfing, scuba diving or snorkelling, fishing or spear fishing then this is the tour for you.
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