PRIME MAG - AIR MAD - FEBRUARY 2018 - SINGLE PAGES -RES

DESTINATIONS
Ambilobe
If you go northwest of the island, make a stopover at
Ambilobe. 22 km from this city is one of the most
outstanding sites of the Diana region: the Tsingy of
Mahaloka. Discover the remains of its caves and the history
behind them.
The word tsingy comes from the Malagasy word "mitsingitsingy" which
means to walk on tiptoe, a name that is derived from the sharp shape
of the stones. The word "Mahaloka" means, which gives shade; indeed,
visitors can put themselves in the shade of the sun alongside the tsingy.
According to stories, the caves found in the mahaloka tsingy served as
shelters to escape the enemies. The rifles and the pots found on the site
testify of this past, where certain ethnic groups were persecuted. 800m
long, some of these caves have since become cemeteries. On the site, the
descendants of kings and their relatives come to make offerings and to ask
for the blessing of ancestors.
The beauty of the place is not only the caves; the fauna
and flora are lush. You can see birds, lemurs and even bats.
Also enjoy stalagmites and stalactites of tsingy,
forged by time. A small lake is on the site,
but it is forbidden to swim there. In the
evening, at the top of the tsingy, admire
the sunset and the panoramic view.
Be aware that the caves are open to
visitors from April to November 15, and
closed every Tuesday (forbidden day).
The place is closed during the rainy
seasons, that is to say between the
months of March and December.
All photos © : PRIME TEAM
Appréciez
également les
stalagmites et les
stalactites des
tsingy, forgées
par le temps.
Enjoy stalagmites
and stalactites of
tsingy, forged by
time.
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