ANTSOHERIBORY : A paradise of Boeny Aranta to be promoted by Hôtel★★★ RESTAURANT gourmand COCO LODGE MAJUNGA
So far, the big island has countless sites that deserve to be promoted and unveiled to the public. This is the case of the islet of Antsoheribory, an oasis of freshness in the region of Boeny], in Majunga.
Highlighting the wealth of Antsoheribory
Antsoheribory is a small corner of paradise located about 20 minutes by boat, off the coast of Majunga. Although it is home to many tourist attractions, This island measuring 2 kilometers long for 70 meters wide is still unknown. At the end of the world day of tourism, which was held in Boeny] the 22 and 23 October 2014, the village community association VOI Baobab is given to ensure the promotion of this unique destination.
Far enough away from the city centre of Majunga, Antsoheribory does not benefit from the enthusiasm of holidaymakers and tourists to this resort. This Northwest of Madagascar main island yet deserves to be discovered, not for its rich flora and fauna. The local vegetation is, Indeed, dominated by the presence of the baobabs. The diversity of marine fauna is also one of the attractions of Antsoheribory. The ruins of the former home of Arab sultans erected on the island also include cultural to immortalize the scene attractions.
Throughout the year, taxis-canoes provide the direct link of the island with Majunga. It goes without saying that the isolation is one of the major obstacles to the economic development of Antsoheribory. It was only during the dry season it possible to rally the island 4 x 4 from Kaptsepy. To resolve this problem and ensure the promotion of the destination, the VOI Baobab community association plans to launch an awareness campaign aimed at mobilizing public and private partners.
Main tourist assets of Antsoheribory
Antsoheribory is a former Arab counter given that it was the territory and the area of the sultans Manafy and Kabamba abreast of the 16th century. You can still see the remains of the mosque, the princely residence, as well as ancient tombs.
In addition to these sites and monuments of renown in terms of archaeology and historical point of view, the island also has a significant wealth in relation to fauna and flora. Indeed, There are countless species of birds and fish common and endemic. On the side of the vegetation, the various species of Baobab trees dominate the island. The two most identified varieties are : the za Andansonia, as well as the large Pachypodium rytenbergianum Digitata.
Given that Antsoheribory is an island, one of its strengths is the sea. Actually, the waters have wonderful coral reefs, so favourable for the practice of diving. In the northern part of the island, seabed are particularly fish: We meet for Mutts, sardines, parrotfish, rays, red mullet, moray eels, exocets,etc…
All this is very beautiful! You have the taste for adventure, a craving for you slip into the skin of Robinson Crusoe, so feel free to explore this island !
by Hôtel★★★ RESTAURANT gourmand COCO LODGE MAJUNGA
