Southern Madagascar – travel to the dry south for your Madagascar vacationA

Southern Madagascar is a region of rich cultural and topographical variety making it a very unique and extra ordinary area for a Madagascar vacation. There are many intriguing tribal groups in this part of the country, and to the south-west is acrid, canyon-like terrain while compared to the south-east you'll find rocky land with uneven greenery. The south of Madagascar is typically very different to the other regions of Madagascar and yet picturesque boasting nature at its very best… visiting the south region for a Madagascar vacation is a truly magical experience.

This is the wildest and driest part of the Madagascar Island and the most unusual vegetation is found here, from stands of baobab and the famous spiny forest to the carnivorous pitcher plant and three-cornered palm. As you move from area to area on your Madagascar vacation the scenery changes completely and offers you something even more beautiful and more exotic then you could ever imagine… Shell pieces from the extinct elephant bird may also be seen around this part of the island, however keep in mind that it's illegal to remove these…

Explore southern Madagascar's isolated inland areas on an adventurous vacation on a mountain bike or go hiking in the canyon country of the lsalo National Park. For those that love breath-taking scenery but also want a little bit of adventure then this is the place to go for your Madagascar vacation. Alternatively, spend some time swimming or camping at L'Oasis - a lovely natural swimming hole situated about 10 km south-west of Ranohira.

Relax on the white beaches of Ifaty or enjoy diving to view the amazing reefs offshore, the south, like the other regions of Madagascar, also provides great beaches for your Madagascar beach holiday in the warmer months…. In winter (June to August) you can see humpback whales, and bird watchers will be pleased to find the rare southern Madagascar endemics such as the sub-desert mesite, the long-tailed roller and La Fresnaye's vanga in the area. The south of Madagascar holds a lot of hidden treasures and is relatively undiscovered… From adventure and beaches to beautiful wildlife and endemic plants – there is something for everyone to enjoy on a Madagascar vacation…

Anakao and Nosy Ve are small villages about 22 km south of St Augustin Bay. Swimming, snorkelling, surfing, diving and kite surfing can be enjoyed here, and the area is also the breeding ground for colonies of red-tailed tropic birds – giving you the best of both worlds on your Madagascar vacation.

In Fort Dauphin (Taolagnaro) and Berentry Reserve you will discover a wide combination of lemurs, spiny desert and beaches. Fort Dauphin is also the "lobster capital" of Madagascar.

Isalo National Park is home to some rare wildlife, as well as spectacular scenery and hiking trails.