Madagascar, the fourth largest island in the world, offers a cycling adventure like no other. We journey on largely quiet roads through a landscape of dramatic highland plains, unique rock formations and natural swimming pools. We pause to visit the lush chain of rainforest in the Ranomafana National Park with deep canyons and huge waterfalls. Apart from its natural treasures the nation is also rich in culture and the many ethnic groups with fascinating traditions contribute to the melting-pot that is Madagascar. Our cycling is rewarded by a day to relax on the idyllic white sand beach of Ifaty on the coast, scattered with palms and protected by an offshore coral reef.
- Lush agricultural land of the north with paddy fields and fruit orchardsAmbositra, the arts and crafts capital of MadagascarIsalo National Park, with its amazing rock formations, and natural swimming holesDense rainforest and cascading falls of Ranomafana National ParkWhite sand beaches of the fisherman’s village of IfatyCycling through vilages
- — Lush agricultural land of the north with paddy fields and fruit orchards — Ambositra, the arts and crafts capital of Madagascar — Isalo National Park, with its amazing rock formations, and natural swimming holes — Dense rainforest and cascading falls of Ranomafana National Park — White sand beaches of the fisherman’s village of Ifaty — Cycling through vilages
We use tourist-class hotels throughout, which are simple and comfortable. Most have mosquito nets in the rooms.
Worth knowing
All the hotels are said to have a reliable electricity and water supply. However, there may be instances in which you experience some gaps in supply. This is more a reflection of life in Madagascar than the hotel standard.
There is wifi in most hotels but often this is only in the communal areas.
