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Fort Dauphin
Fort Dauphin, also called Tolagnaro, is a city on the southeast coast of Madagascar. A former French outpost the city is blessed with a seemingly endless coastline. Largely cut off from the rest of the island because of poor road access, most visitors will fly in and from here will travel on to Ifotaka Community Forest and Manafiafy - Sainte Luce.
Highlights
- Visit the off-the-beaten-track Ifotaka Community Forest
- Witness a number of endemic species, from lemurs to birds and reptiles
- Explore the sacred forests to see the ancestral tombs of the Antandroy tribe
- Experience thrilling whale-watching experiences at Manafiafy
- Relax and unwind on the secluded tropical paradise of Manafiafy
Iconic Activities
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Canoeing/Kayaking -
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Hiking
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We had a great time. The trip included a variety of experiences, from the wilderness of the south to the urban experience of Tana, to the beaches of the north, and all were pleasurable in their own way.
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