Chilling at Ifaty BeachIfaty BeachIfaty is a laid back beach/fishing town on the coast in southwest Madagascar. Our hotel resort is directly on the beach. It is delightful with spacious rooms, a pretty pool area and wonderful outdoor reception and restaurant. We are booked for five nights here. Day OneWe are doing absolutely nothing today. We walk on the beach, lay by the pool, catch up on the blog and …
Isalo to IfatyLeaving Jardin du RoiI wake at 4am when I realize that I forgot to order boxed lunches for today’s long drive. Zack explained that there are places along the route that he can get food but none he would trust for a tourist’s tummy. Now I can’t get back to sleep.At 6am I am at the reception desk and am relieved that I can still order sandwiches …
Isalo National Park Visit to Isalo National ParkIt’s early morning when we leave the Jardin du Roi Hotel for the 20 minute drive to Isalo National Park. We pick up our guide, Dada in the village. I have my walking sticks, binoculars and lots of water. It’s 8 am and already hot.Isalo National Park is considered Madagascar’s Grand Canyon. This park was established in 1962 and …
Ranomafana to Isalo National ParkLeaving RanoafanaI am up, showered and people watching from our porch by 6am. It is overcast and the air is the coolest it’s been since we’ve been in Madagascar.Beautiful trumpet flowers and wild pink roses line the road as we leave Ranomafana. We stop at a waterfall just outside of the village. FianaraantsoaIt is a few hours drive to Fianaraantsoa, the fourth largest city in Madagascar. …
