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Madagascar Hotels and Resorts - Situated off the southeast coast of Africa, Madagascar is the fourth largest island in the world. It is separated from the coast of Africa by the Mozambique Channel, the shortest distance between the island and the mainland is 400 km.
Madagascar consists mainly of a block of crystalline rocks. It is generally described as a plateau, rising sharply from the narrow plain of the east coast and descending in a series of steps to the strip of sedimentary rocks along the west coast. The high plateau is much indented and, on the eastern edge, cut by deep gorges and waterfalls. There are numerous volcanic outcrops that produce heights over 6,000 ft (the highest point being Tsaratanan, at 9,450 ft) and two former volcanic areas, Ankaratra and Andringingtra, which are over 8,500 ft.
Madagascar consists mainly of a block of crystalline rocks. It is generally described as a plateau, rising sharply from the narrow plain of the east coast and descending in a series of steps to the strip of sedimentary rocks along the west coast. The high plateau is much indented and, on the eastern edge, cut by deep gorges and waterfalls. There are numerous volcanic outcrops that produce heights over 6,000 ft (the highest point being Tsaratanan, at 9,450 ft) and two former volcanic areas, Ankaratra and Andringingtra, which are over 8,500 ft.
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Watersports
Many towns have municipal pools. Sea-bathing along the east coast is not advised due to sharks. The main diving centres are Nossi Bé (with its neighbouring islands Nossi Mitsio, Nossi Radama and Tanikely), Nossi Lava, Toliara and Ile Ste-Marie (Nossi Boraha). Scuba-diving centres are located on the north and west coasts. Water-skiing and sailing centres are located at Ambohibao (Lake Mantasoa), Antsiralse (on Andraikiba Lake) and Ramona. River-rafting can be done in season on the Manambole, from Ankavandra in the west to Bekupaca.
Trekking
Local tour operators can organise a variety of trekking and hiking trips in many different parts of the country. They are generally designed to cater for specific interest groups - speleologists, mineralogists, ethnologists, ornithologists, those who wish to see rare orchids or lemurs, etc. Pony-trekking is also possible.
Other
For golf, there are facilities at Tana. There are numerous football pitches and, during the dry season, it has been known for rice fields to be used as pitches. Basketball and volleyball are very popular and covered stadiums have been built.
Many towns have municipal pools. Sea-bathing along the east coast is not advised due to sharks. The main diving centres are Nossi Bé (with its neighbouring islands Nossi Mitsio, Nossi Radama and Tanikely), Nossi Lava, Toliara and Ile Ste-Marie (Nossi Boraha). Scuba-diving centres are located on the north and west coasts. Water-skiing and sailing centres are located at Ambohibao (Lake Mantasoa), Antsiralse (on Andraikiba Lake) and Ramona. River-rafting can be done in season on the Manambole, from Ankavandra in the west to Bekupaca.
Trekking
Local tour operators can organise a variety of trekking and hiking trips in many different parts of the country. They are generally designed to cater for specific interest groups - speleologists, mineralogists, ethnologists, ornithologists, those who wish to see rare orchids or lemurs, etc. Pony-trekking is also possible.
Other
For golf, there are facilities at Tana. There are numerous football pitches and, during the dry season, it has been known for rice fields to be used as pitches. Basketball and volleyball are very popular and covered stadiums have been built.