Discover Fascinating Impressions and Relaxation in Madagascar
If you are planning a trip to Madagascar and booking one of our tours, you will most likely start in the capital city of Antananarivo and end your journey there as well. If the bustling capital is too hectic for you, consider taking a trip to Mantasoa, just over 70 kilometers away. This former industrial area of the island now offers plenty of unforgettable impressions. Many people still wonder, what to do in Mantasoa?
Imagine what Madagascar could have become if the impressive facilities in this area had not been destroyed by the enraged population.
Mantasoa is the joint work of the adventurer Jean Laborde and the Merina Queen Ranavalona I. The Queen had encouraged the French adventurer to build the large industrial complexes in order to boost the country’s economy. If she had not been such a cruel and unpopular ruler, this ambitious project might have succeeded. Now, however, the once imposing industrial complexes lie abandoned: porcelain and weapons factories stand next to a former soap factory and various glassworks. The ruins start right behind the local school’s football field. Despite the failed industrial plans of the former rulers, Madagascar is now one of the poorest countries in the world. However, Mantasoa has emerged as a worthwhile travel destination
in recent years. The local information center holds many interesting stories, and the former residence of Jean Laborde now houses an intriguing museum. The renovated Mantasoa Lodge is also convincing, offering accommodation for one or more nights. If you have taken an individual trip with us to Andasibe, or are considering a tour to If you come back from the East Coast of Madagascar, we are happy to organize a stay for you here. In Mantasoa, you can enjoy a variety of hiking opportunities, culinary delights, the amenities of a heated swimming pool, and particularly friendly and attentive staff at the Mantasoa Lodge. If you are interested in getting to know this impressive and historically significant place better, just let us know. We are happy to arrange a travel itinerary for you that includes a visit to Mantasoa.
