ABOUT
MADAGASCAR
Location
Regions
The North
W. Dry Forest
High Plateau
The East
S. Rain Forest
S. Dry Forest
National Parks
Cities
History
SITE MAP
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THE NORTH
INTRODUCTION
Scarcely populated but with a rich mix or ethnic groups: Antakarana, Sakalava, Tsimihety, Betsimisaraka and Antandroy, this region is isolated from the rest of the country by the rugged Tsaratanana mountain range. In spite of being closest to the equator, its particularly long dry season of seven months, followed by intense rainfall from December to April, gives this northern area of Madagascar an identity unto itself. Secluded coves, tranquil lagoons, windswept promontories, expansive grasslands and altitude rainforest offer an infinitely varied and broad palette of sceneries, people, fauna and flora.
MAJOR CITIES:
Click on the cities below for an overview of the entire area, including access, lodging, protected areas and local activities.
ANTALAHA
DIEGO SUAREZ (Antsiranana)
MAROANTSETRA
NOSY BE
SAMBAVA
VOHEMAR
NATIONAL PARKS AND RESERVES:
Ankarana Reserve
Montagne d'Ambre
Lokobe Reserve
Nosy Komba
Nosy Mangabe
Nosy Tanikely
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