The WAU Madagascar blog
Madagascar, one story at a time
Stories, local places and ideas for your Madagascar trip.
Avenue of the Baobabs: Standing in the Shadow of Giants
Along a red dirt road near Morondava, the Avenue of the Baobabs offers a memorable introduction to western Madagascar. Look beyond the photographs to the landscape and the place these remarkable trees hold in a journey through the west.
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Antananarivo: Getting to Know Tana
Madagascar’s capital deserves more than a passing glance. Get to know Tana as a place to explore in its own right, then check your chosen tour’s start and finish before making arrival plans.
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The Rainforests of Andasibe
Follow the changing scenery from the central highlands towards Madagascar’s eastern rainforests. Roadside fruit stalls, different styles of houses and greener landscapes set the scene for a visit to Andasibe.
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Madagascar’s Political Events in 2025
A dated account of political events in Madagascar in 2025. Read this archive article as historical background, not as an assessment of current conditions or advice about travel safety.
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Drone Travel in Madagascar: June 2025 Archive
This June 2025 article discusses drone use in Madagascar. It is not a current permissions checklist. Check official requirements before packing or flying a drone, rather than relying on an older post.
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Women Entrepreneurs and EFOI
An introduction to EFOI and women’s entrepreneurship across the Indian Ocean. Look beyond the travel itinerary to the networks and ideas that support women building businesses in the region.
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A Journey Along the Tsiribihina River
Read about the Tsiribihina River and the landscapes and local life that shape a journey along it. Start here if a river experience is part of the Madagascar trip you have in mind.
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Wildlife Encounters in Kirindy Reserve
Get to know Kirindy’s dry forest in western Madagascar. This introduction focuses on its wildlife and habitat, offering another perspective on the region beyond its better known baobab landscapes.
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Cooking with Farmily in Antsirabe
Food can bring a place into focus. Meet Farmily through its cooking class near Antsirabe, then ask us whether the experience is available and included in the itinerary you are considering.
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Cycling in Madagascar
A look at exploring Madagascar by bicycle, with changing landscapes and local encounters along the way. If cycling interests you, talk to us about the route and activity level before choosing your trip.
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Madagascar’s Baobabs
There is more to Madagascar’s baobabs than a single famous avenue. Take a closer look at these distinctive trees and the landscapes they shape, without rushing straight to the next photograph.
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Tsingy de Bemaraha: The Limestone Forest
Sharp limestone formations and plants growing among the rocks give Tsingy de Bemaraha its distinctive character. Get to know the landscape, then check the walking requirements of any itinerary that visits it.
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Anja Community Reserve
Meet Anja Community Reserve, where local management and wildlife conservation are central to the story. Read about the reserve and its ring tailed lemurs before considering a visit as part of your route.
Read storyResponsible Tourism in Madagascar
An archive reflection on tourism and its relationship with people and places in Madagascar. Read it as a starting point for asking how a journey is organised and who benefits from it.
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