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Pro
The view on the bay from Jardin Damour ;-) Amborovy beach, nightlife
Con
Heat, May soon become too crowded with holidaymakers
In a nutshell
Perfect for those who seek for heat, nightlife in those crowded dives
Enjoy the Sea Breez, watch the Sun Set
explore_discover Says: The Prime attarction in Majunga is the evening walk half a kilometer streach at the Corniche, beside that there is not much to do, people gather every evening sit on the wall (benches are also available) enjoy the cool see breez which is a blessing in a Hot Hot City, watch...
explore_discover Says: Age 300 year + 21.7 Meter CircumferenceIts the emblem of the city of Mahajanga an Icon Land mark of this city right on the cornehch this Sole Standing Boabab receive hundreds of Visitors evry day, just pay a visit, hug and admire the huge trunk and enjoy the cool breez in...
Norali Says: Apart from beach activity and sightseeing in their urban area, visiting Cirques Rouges site may be interesting.It's rather about seeing the weird beauty of nature.Near Amborovy beach lies this multicoloured site. Erosion has made its sandstone display this wide range of...
A solution: nipping over suburbs for the beach
Norali Says: If beach activities are what you expect most of your stay in Mahajanga: you'll have to nip over Village Touristique or to Amborovy ... because beach in Mahajanga center is not accessable and swimming is not allowed. A thick stone row prevents people from accessing the beach....
explore_discover Says: One of the only few place in Majunga to Find good quality fast foodBurgers, Pizza, Fruit Juice, Milk Shake Beef Burger with French Frries and Cold Bottle of Coca Cola MGA 8,000
Chez Caron: Don't miss Beignets de crevettes !
Norali Says: Chez Caron is located in Village Touristique, where, in the contrary to the beach around the baobab tree & along Corniches, one can have access to sea. I didn't swim for being told it was better in Amborovy, a destination of ours after the noon lunch. Just played with the...
Taxi Brousse to North Madagascar
explore_discover Says: Various Companies operates from Majunga to North Madagascar (Antisiranana province) CTVA is most reliable.The Fare is listed (photo attached) always good to book a day in advance to get better choice of seats. Majunga Taxi Brousse Station (Gare Routier, same for departure to...
Taxi Brousse Normal and Premier Class
explore_discover Says: Most Common and Economical Way of Travel to Mahajanga (in fact to most cities in Madagascar) is Taxi Brousse. They are Frequent, Reliable and Cheap, although for some it may not be so comfortable. The Journey is on the RN 4 which is abrasive but no big bumps or pot hole (if...
explore_discover Says: They are Uniform Blue/Red Colored and Registered by Numbers, Man Powered Pousse Pousse for short distance, MGA 1,000 but these guys deserve a bit extra to serve in the scorching heat
explore_discover Says: The Coverage is good and frequent, Fare from MGA 300 and the covered destinations/stops are clearly marked on the wind screen
explore_discover Says: These spacious Motorized Rickshaws/Tuk Tuks are new in town and available easily, are shared for 3 peoples, MGA 1,000 from A to B via Fixed Pre Assigned Routes, First Come First Drop off unless your destination come first then the passangers sharing the tuk tukIt is common...
explore_discover Says: The Fare is Fixed to any destination (Point A to Point B) in Mahajanga which is MGA 3,000 during day time and 3,500 to 4,000 at NightBetter Negotiate and Fix Fare if planning to go multi destination, according to normal practice if you use the Cab from Point A to Point B and...
Norali Says: Just a warning: bring your patience with you.While having our diner (breakfast, noon lunch..), we got really surprised by the attitude of waiters there.In many restaurants, tea parlours, it is so common that waiters would not hurry to take your order. Even worse, I...
Norali Says: While driving to the warmest area of Madagascar, have your car reviewed... For tourists, make sure your driver checked everything before setting sail.On my trip to Mahajanga, we took a 4WD with AC. Everything went OK except when at a time, we had to stop at a place due to...
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Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Sandals, walking shoes, swimwear
your lightest clothes in cotton, linen. More than anwhere else on the island, the West is very hot, sun is very strong too.
Toiletries and Medical Supplies: lenses and cleaning products (not sure about the supply there and if yes, what about the price). I wear lenses so am very sensible to this aspect. Your stacks of usual medecines or prescriptions for equivalents.
Photo Equipment: zoom lenses for those nice views - memory sticks (there may be some but not sure about them being a good bargain over there and on other parts of the island, btw).
Camping/Beach/Outdoor Gear: swimwear
Miscellaneous: -Sunscreen with high SPF (tons of it) - sunglasses
-bank notes (not that many atm's and not all insititutions use traveller chèques, let alone food stalls)
Updated Jul 15, 2005
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I guess it's not that common for a city to have this amazing tree as its emblem... Yes, but Mahajanga has it.
This baobab has even a name, "Le baobab" and is multicentennial. Some speak of the 700-y-o baobab too. It is one of biggest baobab trees in the whole island.
It is the landmark of the city, which you can orientate yourself with. Facing the sea, turn your back to Le Baobab:
- On your right is the way to Pointe de la corniche, Pointe du caiman and Port Schneider;
- On your left, the avenue that leads to Pinte de sable and Port aux boutres;
- In your back, Avenue de France, starting from Le baobab and dividing the city from West to East.
I was told it has a circumference of 21,70 m (at 1m height ). Height: less than 10m though.
Worth noticing: 5 of 6 baobab species in the whole Africa are in Madagascar, as endemic species.
Updated Oct 20, 2004
Sunset watching, nightlife at seafront
Norali Says: Sunset watching and people watching are amongst nightlife activities in coastal area.Mahajanga urban seafront is really agreable for its ambience. Walking along the seafront on Bd Poincarré is something to do if you want to skip the nightclubs and still have a glimpse on...
Norali Says: I guess it's not that common for a city to have this amazing tree as its emblem... Yes, but Mahajanga has it.This baobab has even a name, "Le baobab" and is multicentennial. Some speak of the 700-y-o baobab too. It is one of biggest baobab trees in the whole island.It is the...
Norali Says: This tree always amazes me with its multiple trunks.Don't kow its name. I thought it was a banian bt I am not sure. The city seems to be particular from hosting those particular trees: the multi-centennial "Le baobab" tree, banian trees... All enormous!A name given to...
Norali Says: Be it in the gardens of Royal Palace of Antananarivo, in the streets of Toamasina city or in Toliara... you will be surprised by this enchanting smell of frangipani... Hmmm, those white and yellow-gold-hearted flowers. They may be pinkish or a bit ochre as well, like here on...
I don't even say that my page is under construction, knowing that I would not have time to build a decent page... Here: the multicentennial baobab tree, the emblem of the city.
Mahajanga AKA Majunga and its Very HOT
- The nature reserve of Ankarafantsika - The magnificients caves of Anjohibe - Katsepy & the Celestite Caves - Explore the mangroves and its animal life
I consider Mahajanga to be the best city so far in all Madagascar. It's municipality functions properly, they are very careful about their touristic image and are visibly trying their best to impress...
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