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Private tour in Mahajanga Bertrand G
(Canyon & Beach) Cirque Rouge & Antsanitia beach
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I am Bertrand, a professional and approved guide in Madagascar. I started to work as a guide in 2011. It was the year when I started my university as well. I studied natural sciences. Then, I discovered that the latter and the tour guide are linked and help each other. When I got my master's degree in 2016, I decided to continue to work as a tour guide. I am able to make all kinds of natural tours, such as ecotourism, birdwatching, fauna and flora discovering…. Moreover, I was born and raised in Mahajanga. I know the history and culture of my region very well. While on my duty, I consider myself an ambassador of Madagascar because tour guiding is a passion. Furthermore, I discover in my Mahajanga lots of amazing tourist attractions, but they are not well-known. Our sites are natural and still intact: national park, the Cirque Rouge canyon, second largest cave of Anjohibe, primary forest of Mariarano, sacred lakes, the mangrove swamp, biocultural site of Antrema, second largest lake of the island, Arab village of 16th century… Sometimes I take part in cruise ship excursions in Mahajanga. However, I aim to promote my region as a fantastic new tourist destination. So I invite everyone to join me and discover together the secret of my region in a five-star experience. All my tours can be customized; please feel free to contact me if you have any questions - National tour guide approval - Master's degree of earth and environment sciences NONE
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Half Day Madagascar Tour: The multifaceted of Mahajanga - available as Shore Excursion!
Overview of your Mahajanga tour
The Cirque Rouge (Red Circus) is a protected national heritage site and the most iconic natural landmark near Mahajanga. Formed by 1.8 million years of erosion, this massive sedimentary canyon features a moon-like landscape of peaks and ravines. It is world-renowned for its multi-colored clays; depending on the light, you can spot up to 12 distinct natural shades, including deep red, purple, green, and bright white. On this half-day expedition, we explore the canyon’s heart to discover "fossil wood" millions of years old and medicinal plants used by the Sakalava people. We will visit sacred freshwater springs where traditional purification rituals are still performed and watch a local artist create intricate art using the canyon’s colorful sands. Perfect as a shore excursion or a quick city escape, this tour takes you to the highest viewpoints for the best panorama in Mahajanga
Your Mahajanga tour itinerary
8h30 am: Departure: Private 4x4 pick-up from your hotel (30-minute drive). 9h10 am: Short Walk (1H30): A guided trek through the canyon to see the 12 colors of clay, 1.8-million-year-old erosion patterns, and rare fossilized wood. 11h 10 am: Artistic Demonstration, Watch a local artist create incredible sand-bottle art using only the natural, multi-colored sands from the canyon. 11h40: A comfortable 30-minute drive to Antsanitia Options: arrive at antsanitia restaurant for lunch then beach Or arrive at Antsanitia beach for lunch (sea food prepared by local people) on the beach - All my tours can be customized; please feel free to contact me if you have any questions
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Type: Private Transportation / Category: Off Roader
We use a confortable car with AC. Kind of Jeep. It can pass even on bad road. It can bring 3 tourists: 1 in the front and 3 in the back. We rent car and driver. I can accommodate bigger groups upon request
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Mahajanga, Boeny, Madagascar
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