1- Green Gold or Madagascar Vanilla
2- The wild beaches of the northeast coast
The North / East it is the most luxuriant region in Madagascar, thanks to the abundant rains that it receives for most of the year and to his northern geographical position, near to the equator.
The Nature is rich of forests, rivers, lakes, cultivated lowlands, plantations of spice and tropical fruits, traditional villages.
The region of the SAVA – from the name of the 4 principals cities: Sambava, Antalaha, Vohemar, Andapa, connected by good oaved roads – it is a vast territory laying between the west chains of mountains and the Indian ocean to east. The Marojejy (National Park) reaches an altitude of more than 2.000 ms. slm.
However, the access to these regions is difficult due to the absence of modern roads, therefore the local people has adopted a way to live in in equilibrium with the environment and they have developed an almost independent economy for the most rural. Particularly flourishing the tied up activity to the vanilla, a native orchid of Mexico. Despite that the pollination is manually made here, Madagascar has become the greatest world producer of it! The vanilla is cultivated at so many small producers and locally sold for the treatment and the preparation, therefore exported all over the world.
Meet in the morning at your hotel in Sambava. Depart at 08:00 a.m. for Nosiarina, located 15 km from Sambava. Take a canoe trip down the Bemarivo River: immerse yourself in an unforgettable adventure as you glide along the peaceful waters of the Bemarivo. This journey offers exceptional views, alternating between tropical forests and lush plantations. Throughout the trip, observe the daily life of the riverside residents and discover the authenticity of local crops, particularly vanilla and coffee. Lunch in the great outdoors. After lunch, continue the excursion along a magnificent coconut grove before returning to Sambava in the midafternoon. Check-in and overnight stay at hotel, dinner, and overnight.
| Breakfast at the hotel. You’ll set out to explore the Domaine d’Ambohimanitra, a vast 60-hectare estate dedicated to vanilla cultivation. Accompanied by an expert guide, immerse yourself in the fascinating world of vanilla. You’ll discover the different varieties of vanilla plants grown on site, as well as the nurseries where the young plants are cultivated. The tour will provide an in-depth look at the life cycle of this precious plant, from cultivation to processing. Enjoy a vanilla-themed lunch. Spend an afternoon of exclusive relaxation on a private beach. At the end of the day, return to the estate to accommodations that guarantee comfort and tranquility in the heart of this lush natural setting. |
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Breakfast at the hotel. Depart in the morning for an excursion to the heart of Macolline, located 25 km from the estate on the road to Antalaha. A haven of biodiversity spanning 10 hectares, home to a rich variety of native and endemic plant species. Designed as a “Masoala Hely” (a small Masoala), Macolline is a true ecological sanctuary where nature is preserved in all its splendor. The excursion will continue with a peaceful canoe ride on the Ankavanana River, offering a different perspective on this lush ecosystem. Panoramic lunch at the lookout point or at Bellerose. Afternoon: head to a specialty shop where you’ll discover the entire process of preparing this precious spice, from planting to export. Dinner and overnight.
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