The Sambirano River, located in Ambanja, north-west of Madagascar, has its source in the Tsaratanàna massif and flows to the bay of Ampasindava. It is possible to go down it, sometimes on foot, sometimes in a canoe. A sporting and meditative adventure where the exuberance of vegetation is omnipresent.

 

Remnants of primary forest, the imposing bouquets of ravinala and the majestic trees testify to the natural opulence of the place. The birds singing above the trees form a most harmonious sight. One has to imagine entering these beautiful corridors with a woody aspect where rice fields and farms follow one another. The western granary completes the journey with a spectacular mangrove swamp and vast areas planted with mangroves harbouring luxurious fauna and flora. The time of descent depends on the rhythm and desires of each one. It can go from one day to several days. Several stops are possible, especially in the village of Andranomandevy, Antanambao and Ambobaka.