Makay Expedition 2018 by Détours Madagascar

Makay Expedition 2018 by Détours Madagascar

Makay Expedition 2018 by Détours Madagascar

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An exceptional adventure. Trekking through the bush, crossing rivers, on foot or by vehicle, exploring new routes... The scouting team at Détours Madagascar experienced an exceptional adventure this year.

Apr 13, 2018

An exceptional adventure. Trekking through the bush, crossing rivers, on foot or by vehicle, exploring new routes... The scouting team at Détours Madagascar experienced an exceptional adventure this year.

Yes, exceptional. The team was the first to reach Makay by Starex vehicle. Just like in the "Cars VS Wild" television series, they had to face nature when the vehicle got stuck on the banks of the Manampanda River, along with countless other challenges on the road and trail before reaching the massif. "Well, nothing ventured, nothing gained", a lesson to take away: adventure truly embraces all-terrain exploration!

Makay Expedition 2018 by Détours Madagascar

A warm atmosphere. The warmth of reunion, between the trail guides, porters, and team members. The week flew by. Whether under the intense heat of the plateaus or in the cool of the canyons, the atmosphere was perfect. There was never a dull moment.

A moment of connection. "Mutual respect and trust developed naturally over time", according to Papa Tolo. Each scouting mission brings new encounters, extraordinary experiences, and fresh exchanges both about each person's perspective and their skills. It's also a wonderful opportunity to educate the trail guides and porters about the conservation of their beautiful and prestigious natural heritage.

Détours Madagascar - March 2018

Charlène Nomadays
An SEO writer from the very beginning at Nomadays, now content manager and head of the communication department, Charlène has championed this adventure from the start with passion and dedication. After spending seven years in Asia—from China to Thailand, through Mongolia and South Korea—she has made travel a way of experiencing the world. A lover of words, nature, and human connection, she strives to convey in her writing a thoughtful, engaged, and responsible vision of tourism. For her, every article is a bridge between curiosity, respect, and wonder.

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