The best season to visit Madagascar is generally during the dry season, which spans from April to November but it depends on your interests but the coast especially the west, north-west remains dry for 10 months a year. This period offers more comfortable travel conditions, with less rainfall and lower risk of cyclones. The cooler,…
Madagascar, known as the “eighth continent,” is a treasure trove of biodiversity, housing some of the world’s most unique and remarkable species. Every year, on the 22nd of May, the International Day for Biodiversity is celebrated to raise awareness and highlight the importance of preserving the planet’s rich array of plants, animals, and ecosystems. In…
Known for their majestic presence and amazing adaptability, baobab trees grace the landscape of Madagascar. With their impressive trunks and unique bulbous shapes, these iconic trees capture the imagination of tourists and locals alike. In addition to its striking appearance, baobabs have an attractive flowering period that produces a variety of breathtaking and delicate flowers.…
The company received twin awards in 2022 as the Madagascar’s Leading Tour Operator and Madagascar’s Best Destination Management Company by World Travel Awards. Founded in 1998, Cactus Tours Madagascar has always been committed in delivering quality services and the best experiences to its Guests and Customers. Cactus’ team is also proud to be composed of …
With the recent Netflix documentary narrated by President Obama, the Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park has become more famous and well-known all over the world. It is undeniable that this marvellous and unique park is worth the visit and experience Two sites of the Tsingy de Bemaraha are the most accessible to visitors while the…
Berenty Reserve is one of the best wildlife hotspots of Madagascar and includes many species of endemic animals. A hotspot of the wildlife of Madagascar located in the dry south of the Island. Known for the iconic dancing lemurs Sifaka and the ring tailed lemurs. Trips are arranged with Cactus Tours Madagascar through different possible…
Madagascar is re-opening its borders in a wider way since March 5th. That made happy both the tourism industry and the travelers until the conditions and restrictions had been published by the government of Madagascar. 72 hours of negative PCR test will still be required before arrival and another PCR test is compulsory on arrival…
Euphorbia stenoclada is the most thorny species of all the Madagascan Euphorbia species. The apices of all the branches are modified into thorns, at least in the juvenile stages. There are two subspecies, E. stenoclada ssp. stenoclada, widespread in southern and south-western Madagascar, and E. stenoclada ssp. ambatofinandrahana. Euphorbia stenoclada ssp. ambatofinandrahana (Leandri) Cremers (Synonym…
Vanga is one of the bird’s family in Madagascar. There are 22 species in this family which shapes and behaviors are quite different from one another. The Vangidae are restricted to Madagascar except from the on species found in the Comoros Island. Their habitats varies from the rainforest to the dry deciduous and arid desert…
