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According to the Ministry of Tourism, Madagascar should reach its goal of 600,000 tourists a year by 2020 if she improves her air capacity.

An ambitious goal

By 2020, Madagascar plans to attract 600,000 tourists per year. Indeed, it is the objective set by that the Ministry of Tourism of the Big Island. To achieve this goal in a period of 6 years, Madagascar should solve the lack of accessibility in some areas of the island. According to the representative of the Ministry of Tourism, improving the ability of air reception would be the most sensible solution to address this problem. So far, some 288,000 tourists annually trample Malagasy soil, which means 2-4 landings per day. To surpass the 600,000 tourists, the number of landings should be increased to 9 per day. It is in fact tripling the number of its landings could help Madagascar to reach its goal.

Partnership with the PIC

To put up adequate airport infrastructure, the Ministry of Tourism has requested a partnership with the Integrated Growth Pole (CIP). The first step taken by the PIC was to contact a local audit firms to analyze quickly the transport problems of Madagascar. Following this tender, the ALG Study Europraxis firm was selected. January 20, 2014, officials of the audit firm and the SG of the Ministry of Tourism had a private conversation. This meeting served to highlight the department’s expectations and strategies intended to be applied to carry out the project. On 27 January 2014, a workshop with representatives of the Ministry and the Cabinet members Europraxis ALG was held at the Ibis hotel. Alternatively, various discussions were also held between the Ministry of Tourism, the national aviation company Air Madagascar, ONTM, the Ministry of Transport and the Embassy of South Africa.

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La 29e édition du Salon international du tourisme aura lieu à Colmar le 8 novembre 2013. Madagascar sera l’invité d’honneur de cet événement sous le thème de l’artisanat, de la culture et de la gastronomie.

Trois journées inédites

Les professionnels du tourisme à Madagascar, avec l’Office national du tourisme en précurseur, se verront attribuer une place de choix au Parc des expositions de Colmar du 8 au 11 novembre 2013. Avec près de 1000 m² de stand à leur disposition, les participants mettront en lumière le savoir-faire des artisans malgaches en matière de fabrication d’objets en osier, de boiserie et autres articles spécifiques. Patrimoine à part entière, la cuisine malgache sera présentée de manière originale dans un espace de restauration au sein même du Parc. Un groupe malgache entonnera une musique folklorique en guise de mélodie de fond et animera également les soirées sur place. L’exposition sur l’histoire de Madagascar sera inhérente à cette manifestation. Développement durable oblige, les participants avanceront quelques projets touristiques dans cette optique. Les spécificités des plus grands attraits touristiques du pays, les activités à pratiquer pendant un séjour et les différentes offres proposées aux touristes seront également mises en exergue.

Une clientèle européenne comme cible

Fervente organisatrice du Salon international du tourisme, l’organisation non-gouvernementale, Tourisme sans Frontières projette d’innombrables actions pour aider les pays émergents dans leur développement, notamment touristique. Cette 29e édition verra la participation de plus de 70 % d’agences de voyages et de Tours operator européens, avec une clientèle majoritairement européenne également. Le Salon international du tourisme de Colmar sera parallèlement organisé avec le Salon du tourisme et de l’économie solidaire ou Solidarissimo. Celui-ci entamera sa cinquième édition, parrainé par le Ministère des Affaires étrangères et d’autres ministères européens. Plus de cinquante exposants tous azimuts seront présents. Comme chaque année, le Salon international du tourisme de Colmar accompagnera les voyageurs dans leur choix de destination pour fuir l’hiver rude en Europe et passer des vacances ensoleillées et riches en découvertes culturelles dans les pays tropicaux et insulaires.

 

 

 

 

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Bloc of rocks and limestone needles form the spectacular cathedral of minerals karst of Tsingy of Bemaraha. Excursions into the Big Tsingy lead to the discovery of a fabulous diaclase’s network located in the tropical forest.

Tsingy’s genesis

The massive limestones of Tsingy of Bemaraha are the living witnesses of 200 million years of history. Crystalline granite soil formed the site millions years ago. Then, the phenomena of marine transgressions amassed residues of corals madrepores in the area. Mixed with calcareous sediments, remains of animals and plants, the fossilized corals created a conglomerate of karst rock. Formed by rainwater and erosion 5 million years ago, the Tsingy offers now a landscape of rocks and sharp blades. According to some legends, this forest of prickly rocks came up out of ground as Vazimba – Malagasy ancestors – that lived on the site invoked the gods to give them shelter in an inaccessible world. Tsingy occupies about 72,400 hectares of National Park of Bemaraha.

Big Tsingy, an amazing trip in the South of Madagascar

From the hotel Tsingy of Bemahara to Bekopaka, it takes an hour to drive off-road track. “The Big Tsingy” excursion starts on the heights of limestone spurs through suspended walkways and rock shoes perched about sixty feet from the ground. From there, different walks will let you sink into the heart of the dry forest of Antsingy. You will then enjoy paths through beautiful canyons and narrow caves. The excursions offer an uninterrupted panorama of the entire karst cord. The northern tip of the park is full of labyrinths of underground tunnels. You may explore this area aboard traditional canoes. It is original and exciting. It is best to leave early in the morning in order to avoid the radiant heat if you plan to be back at the hotel’s sun Tsingy at around 13hours, for a nice gourmet meal in the restaurant.

 

 

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Organized around the village of Bekopaka, « small circuits » in the Tsingy de Bemaraha are a prelude to the « Big Tsingy ».

Prelude to the Big Tsingy

Located in the village of Bekopaka, 5 minutes from the hotel Soleil des Tsingy, Small Tsingy are a spectacular site in the Bemaraha Park. Small circuits in the Tsingy of Bemaraha are the first step of an exciting adventure on top of the rocks. Accessible to all, this option allows you to become familiar with this environment full of mystery. The Andadadoany-Ankeligoa circuit permits you to admire the mineral world evolving in the area. The courses across the tropical forest will drive you to some exceptional points of view on the heights of Tsingy. The Anjohimanintsy route that is included in any of the small circuits is an excellent initiation to the wild life in the midst of Bemaraha Park.

A sanctuary of nature

LExcursions in small Tsingy generally occur at less than 20 meters of the ground. The visitors discover narrow corridors passing without transition from a rainforest to natural caves. The biosphere reigns here as a master. Little Tsingy circuit organised in the Bemaraha Park pass by a sanctuary sheltering fifty-three species of birds. The six varieties of lemur living in the area are among the rarest in Madagascar. The unusual reptiles like Brookesia Perarmata are also endemic to the island.