The Malagasy word for "Welcome"! Greetings to you! Visiting our website is already a first step to discover Madagascar, the island of smiles, the red island, the perfumed island, the big island, the beautiful, the generous, and the strange. Each of these names holds a unique meaning waiting to be uncovered.

Located in the African east coast, in the Indian Ocean, Madagascar is the world’s fourth-largest island, covering 592,000 square kilometers. Madagascar was a fragment of the ancient supercontinent Gondwana that has been isolated for approximatively 160 million years. This isolation has given rise to some of the most unique and remarkable flora and fauna on Earth. Known as one of the most important living laboratories of evolution, Madagascar is a natural treasure to explore and preserve.

For over twenty centuries, the island has welcomed people from diverse origins such as Africa, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Europe. All of these influences have shaped the multicultural identity of Malagasy people today. This heritage has fostered distinct customs and traditions in each region of the island. Discovering Madagascar means immersing oneself into the vibrant lifestyle of the local people.

With all its remarkable qualities, Madagascar is a fascinating destination. Still largely unknown to a big part of the world, it remains free from mass tourism and has its authenticity preserved.