Madagascar has long been known for its unique biodiversity, from various strands of rainforest-dwelling, wild eyed lemurs to tomato frogs, panther chameleons, Satanic Leaf-tailed geckos and other wildlife that are on view nowhere else in the world. The reason, according to scientists, is the Indian Ocean island’s isolation, having broken off from Africa 88 million years ago. But there’s another advantage to this isolation: a pristine landscape that is among the most beautiful anywhere. With a troubled past of political upheaval and immense poverty, however, no luxury lodges had appeared on the scene to allow visitors to experience this splendor. But with the opening of Miavana Island Sanctuary in April, that picture seems to be changing.
By Marcela Kunova - 20th April 2017
Nicola Shepherd, founder and CEO of The Exploration Company, organises unusual trips for HNW and UHNW clients ranging from birthday parties at an Indian Maharajah's palace to reliving Sir Vivian Fuchs's 1950s expedition to the South Pole. Citywealth caught ...
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