The eastern part of Madagascar once had a continuous, lush green corridor of lowland rainforests stretching along the eastern escarpment to an altitude of 800m.
Under this vast forest canopy, countless species found an ideal habitat. Unfortunately, this natural balance has been completely reversed, and these forests are now among the most threatened habitats in the world.
However, this region still hosts Madagascar’s last vast rainforests: Masoala, the greatest natural experience in Madagascar, as well as Sainte Marie Island, Ranomafana, Andasibe, the Pangalanes Canal along the Indian Ocean, the Vanilla Coast, and the splendor of the tracks in the southern part of the east coast.
After so much wildlife, many visitors choose to visit the relaxed marine ecosystem of Sainte Marie (also known as Nosy Boraha) and relax under the palms of the incredible beaches of this small paradise.
During the southern winter, Sainte Marie is also a perfect place to observe humpback whales.
