šSeeing a whale leap out of the sea brings good luck
šComing to Sainte-Marie Island, the azure sky stretches toward the sea, blending its color into the water. The world is bathed in a pure blue, and itās almost hard to tell where the sky ends and the sea begins. In this clear scene, š³humpback whales are swimming slowly forward, their huge figures cutting through the water and then quietly disappearing. The sea is calm, and the only sound is the gentle "whoosh" of their spouts when they surface to breathe, clear and soft. This place seems to be a stage specially prepared for these marine giantsāevery tail flick, every rise to the surface, is as free as an undisturbed solo dance. šCheck-in Attractions šAntananarivo As the capital of Madagascar, itās known as "Little Paris". The city is dotted with many European-style buildingsāred-tiled roofs slope gently over the buildings, and carved window frames catch the sunlight. Walking down the street, you might feel like stepping into a small European town. šSainte-Marie Island The perfect place for whale watching at seaāhere, you can bump into whales in the blue ocean. Sainte-Marie Island isnāt just the top spot for whale watching in Madagascar, but in the entire Indian Ocean. Every year from July to September, hundreds of whales migrate to the waters near the island. When you go out to sea by boat, you can watch them swim and play freely in the sea. Occasionally, theyāll suddenly leap out of the water, splashing huge waves, and the water droplets glisten like broken diamonds in the sun... The scene is just like something out of Life of Pi, magical and stunning. šAndasibe-Mantadia National Park Want to get close to a primeval forest? This is the place. Stepping into the forest, the branches and leaves form a green umbrella overhead, and the ground is covered with a soft blanket of decaying leaves. You might also spot lemursāthey swing on branches, or "swish" from one tree to another, chirping and calling. Letting yourself blend into this nature, watching their mysterious world, even your breathing becomes light and relaxed. šMorondava, a Photographerās Paradise Here, "primitive beauty" is perfectly presentedāitās known as the "hometown of baobabs". The famous Avenue of the Baobabs looks like itās straight out of a painting: thick trunks stand firmly on the ground, and branches spread out toward the sky like silent giants. When they bloom, baobab flowers hang down, with pale pink or lavender petals unfolding, like stars falling from the cosmic mother, gentle and wonderful. šWhales arenāt unique to this island, but every year from June to September, tens of thousands of humpback whales gather in the Indian Ocean. During this time, the whales are especially activeāsplashing water in groups or flicking their tails is common. Whatās truly breathtaking is when they leap out of the water now and then: their huge bodies arc through the air before "thudding" back into the sea, and the power of it makes you clench your hands in awe. š³For details on whale watching in Sainte-Marie Island, you can #Africa #Madagascar #SainteMarieIslandWhaleWatching #Whales #Travel #Baobab #PrivateTour #Antananarivo #WhereToGoOnHoliday