Introducing Canal des Pangalanes
The Canal des Pangalanes is a collection of natural rivers and artificial lakes that stretches approximately 600km along the east coast from Toamasina to Farafangana, although it’s only navigable from just north of Mananjary. More than its rather dull scenery, the canal’s charm comes from the procession of boats of all shapes and sizes on its waters, and the small villages on the banks. Here you can stop to see eels drying in the sun, visit local coffee factories, or talk with fishermen mending their wooden pirogues under the trees.
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The best times to tour the Canal des Pangalanes are from March to May and September to December.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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just arrive from madagascar
by anikey 18 August 2010
Hi! We just arrive from Mada. Made there 3 week trip. We booked jeep from Aristide Fiacre - this person I found in internet. The cars…
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RE: Pangalanes Canal
by soloduc 26 May 2009
Hello, I travelled the canal des pangalanes last winter (july/august) by merchant boat. It is very nice... I travelled from Tamatave…
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Travel Ile Sainte Marie - Toamasina/Tamatave - Pangalanes - Tana
by martinandsally 02 August 2008
Hello My husband and I are flying to Ile Sainte Marie in September and plan to spend five nights there (or on Ile aux Nattes). We enjo…
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