Hottest African Destination That Takes a ’33 Hours’ to Reach

① A Trip to Africa

The Madagascar travelogue released on MBC’s *Born to be a World Traveler Season 3* is creating a buzz.
The seventh episode of *World Traveler 3* once again broke its own record, including previous seasons.
With KiAn84, Pani Bottle, Dex, and newly joined Lee Si-eon, the Madagascar trip is piquing the interest of many.

Madagascar is an island located on the east side of Africa.
It is known worldwide for its unique flora and fauna.
Madagascar is a popular African destination for tourists all over the world.
However, it is still a relatively unfamiliar area for Korean tourists.

To get to Madagascar, you have to head to Antananarivo from Incheon.
You have to go to Antananarivo after stopping in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia. The travel time takes about 18 hours.
The time can vary significantly depending on the stopover.

It takes a lot of preparation to plan a trip to Madagascar.
While the security in Madagascar is safer than in other African countries, petty crimes like pickpocketing are common.
However, you should avoid walking the streets at night or driving alone in outer areas.

The capital, Antananarivo, is the largest city in Madagascar.
Here, traces of French colonial rule can be seen throughout the city.
You can see exotic buildings and street scenes that combine French and African styles.
It’s also a place where you can get a glimpse of the daily lives of Madagascar.

② A Mysterious Ecosystem Destination

The representative tourist spot in Madagascar is a place where you can see Baobab trees.
To get to the ‘Baobab Grove’, you have to go to ‘Morondava’.
Morondava is a coastal city along the coast of Mozambique.
It takes about 18 hours by car to get from Antananarivo to the Baobab Grove in Morondava.

Morondava, Madagascar, has the world’s largest Baobab grove.
To see the Baobab grove, you have to overcome the tough journey.
Madagascar is known as a treasure trove of ecosystems, with 6 of the world’s 8 baobab trees known to be in Madagascar.

The Baobab tree is a mysterious tree that appears in Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s “The Little Prince”.
In arid environments, they have roots that are four times as high to absorb water.
Baobab trees can live for more than 1,500 years. They are the largest and longest-living trees in the world.

In the Baobab grove, giant Baobab trees line up along the road.
Especially if you visit here at sunrise, you will be amazed by the picturesque scenery spread out before your eyes.
People in Madagascar also consider the baobab tree sacred.

‘Isalo National Park’ is a place where you can see the nature of Madagascar.
This place is famous for its sandstone terrain formed from the Jurassic period about 200 million years ago, where you can face the grandeur of the sandstone canyon.
The sandstone cliffs are spread out on a vast plain of about 312 square miles.
Isalo National Park is a nature reserve with unique flora and fauna, such as the Elephant Foot Tree and Ring-tailed Lemur.

Located in central Madagascar, ‘Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park’ is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
This place is home to endangered animals.
Tsingy National Park is famous for its sharp limestone towers eroded by karst.
It houses untouched forests, lakes, mangrove wetlands, and truly wild nature.
However, the biggest drawback is that visiting Tsingy National Park is not easy.

③ Madagascar Vacation Spots

Nosy Be Island is located in the northern part of Madagascar.
It is the largest volcanic island in Madagascar, consisting of 12 small islands.
It’s the most famous vacation spot in Madagascar, known for its emerald sea and white sand beaches.
It’s a place where you can truly relax, swimming and snorkeling in the dazzling sea.
You can also visit the surrounding islands by motorboat or see sea turtles.

Nosy Be Island is a popular tourist destination, especially among European tourists.
You can stay at luxury resorts and spend all day by the sea.
Especially at sunset, the ocean view is incredibly beautiful.
The sky and sea turn completely red, offering a touching sunset.

The representative beach of Nosy Be Island is ‘Andilana Beach’.
Many travelers who visit Nosy Be Island spend their time here.
‘Lokobe National Park’ is a nature reserve on Nosy Be Island where you can encounter unique flora, fauna, and natural landscapes.