Mahajanga city tour

Mahajanga is the largest trading port city on the west coast of Madagascar and the center of the country’s trade with East Africa. Being one of the first points of contact between mainland Africa and Madagascar, it has a rich history and a wonderful combination of culture painted by merchants and merchants. Located along the Bombotek River Delta, there is much to see outside the city, and most vacationers head north to explore the area’s natural attractions from one of several exclusive resorts along the coast. This region is best known for its African baobabs (introduced species), one of which plays an important role as an island of movement!

Features
Visit Circus Rouge:
About 12 km north of Mahajanga, there is an impressive natural rock formation – an eroded sandstone canyon with stone peaks towering like church spiers. Visitors can go down to the bottom of the valley where the river flows to the sea. It is best to visit it in the late afternoon, when the formations seem to glow in a soft warm light.

Take a ferry to Katepsa and Antrem Nature Reserve:
Across the bay from Mahajanga is the small fishing village of Katsepi, and beyond it is the Antrema Nature Reserve, a magnificent combination of mangrove forests and lakes. A ferry from Mahazanga takes 45 minutes each way, and a walk through a small fishing village and a hike along one of the short park trails is a great way to spend the day.

Visit to Ankarafantsik National Park:
This national park, located a three-hour drive from Mahajanga, is a pleasure for tourists. It is suitable for tourists with well-marked and well-groomed trails, and boat excursions around Lake Ravelobe are also offered. Rare Madagascan radiated turtles, sifaki, mongoose lemurs and western woolly lemurs live here, and this is the only place in the world where you can see the golden brown mongoose lemur.

Explore the city:
Mahajanga is well known for its nightlife, and the city is buzzing after sunset. During the day, travelers who want to get acquainted with the history of Mahazanga can take a walk (about 2.5 hours) by going through 18 numbered signs that connect the main attractions of the city. Cards can be obtained from us.