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The essentials of Majunga, the town North-West of Madagascar

Boasting a typical and well-preserved landscape, but also of both dry and windy climate being a large allied health, Majunga or Mahajanga is a must-see destination.
Indeed, during a trip in Madagascar, without visiting this region located in the Bay of Bombetoka, It is as if you had not gone to Madagascar !
A port city, Majunga contains tourist treasures, which here are must-haves.

The national park of Ankarafantsika
Located in 115 km from Majunga, is two hours by car, the national park of Ankarafantsika is especially not miss under any pretext.
Fauna and flora there are plenty. If you are so passionate about nature, you will surely find your happiness.
As far as flora is concerned, the Park is home to 823 species, with most woody plants and endemic herbaceous.
As for wildlife, the Park has several species, but birds, lemurs and reptiles like the chameleons, freshwater turtles, iguanas, etc., dominate.

Amborovy ranges
Majunga is famous for beautiful beaches with white sand, but you must visit are the beaches of Amborovy including from North to South by the beach of the Grand Pavois, the small beach, Maroala Beach and Antsahabingo Beach.
Located not far from the airport and the city centre of Majunga, these beaches are not yet victims of mass tourism, therefore a calm atmosphere is at the venue.
What ignite travellers looking for peace and quiet.
To live a magic moment on the beaches of Amborovy, nothing like that to observe the sunrise and the sunset.

The Red Circus
Located at 12 km north of downtown, close to the Grand Pavois, the Red Circus is among the natural Majunga sites worth visiting.
It is a sedimentary formation of Quaternary age where you will be dazzled by ordinary clays due to its colors ranging from pastel to Carmine through ochre.
A lunar landscape, the Red Circus is so surprising under the influence of the Sun, such a magical canyon, that you will feel like in a dream.
Natural sources drinking, But even flora and endemic fauna are also available on this site.

Katsepy
Seen from the edge of Majunga, the peninsula of Katsepy is located at the other end of a wide estuary.
A fishing village which has preserved a great authenticity, It is really worth a visit.
To access, You can take the ferry, But if you have the means to offer you a trip by helicopter, You can tray.
A point of excursion by excellence, Katsepy offers several activities, e.g. fishing, bathing in the purple water, hiking in the green forest where you can meet wild boars, but also lemurs.

Anjohibe
A natural complex of exception in 83 km north of the Centre of Majunga, Anjohibe is also a must during your getaway in the area northwest of Madagascar.
Natural swimming pool and waterfall welcome you if you fancy a little swim.
Caves of 5 km consisting of several huge Chambers lit by the Sun's rays, not to mention the long underground river, are waiting for you also if you want an amazing discovery.
Brief, so many things will surprise you in Anjohibe.