Destination Guides:Madagascar
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Volunteer Travel in Madagascar
Considering the islands huge size and the vast and varied amount of plant and wildlife it contains (much of which is unique to the island), it is not surprising that Madagascar is sometimes referred to as the eighth continent. Expeditions in this country get you out and about in a delightful landscape of lush forests and glistening waterfalls, deep gorges and elevated plateaus, where you have unusual creatures like flying foxes, chameleons and Nile Crocodiles for company.
With a mix of Austronesian and African peoples, Madagascar has a native rural population with an incredibly deep and rich culture. Visit on a day they hold the hiragasy a day-long combination of music and dance that is also orated and plays both an educational and a political role in addressing large groups of people. As highlighted in the 2005 animated film, Madagascar is well-known for the many species of lemur that can be found across its varied terrain. Making the decision to enjoy your volunteer travel in Madagascar would give you the opportunity to witness these beautiful creatures first-hand.
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