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Connected to the capital, Antananarivo, by National Road 1, this locality remains less frequented by tourists despite its rich historical significance. Indeed, the Imamo kingdom was a major rival to the Imerina kingdom during the royal era. The guides who accompany you will surely not miss narrating the fascinating history that connects the current town of Arivonimamo and the ancient capital of Imamo, the Manankasina fokontany. For this very reason, the visit to the town and the plain is combined. In addition to a guided tour within the showcase site of the TANTELY MAMY association under the Tapia forest, an endemic plant of Madagascar and symbolic to the locality of Arivonimamo.
During the 45-minute city tour, you will discover:
Tsenan’ARIVONIMAMO: A quick visit to the market that allows you to explore the commercial activity of the Arivonimamo population and the connection between rural and urban areas.
The workshop for making the famous lamba Landy: This noble fabric is one of the finest representations of Malagasy craftsmanship. It is made from a particular raw material derived from an endemic plant of the island. During the city tour, you will have the opportunity to observe its production, and perhaps you’ll be tempted to acquire a small souvenir.
JOHNSON School: Located right next to the former residence of the European missionary Johnson family. The institution was named in their honor as a tribute to them.
After the city tour, it’s time for a hike to Manankasina to uncover the history that is at the very heart of Arivonimamo. You will travel by tuk-tuk from the city center to reach the starting point of the hike.
