Beauty Spot - The water of Faraony

 
Very often, the main purpose of travelling is to get away from routine and discover the natural beauty of faraway places. In Madagascar, where there is an incredible number of such places, you will be spoilt for choice. There is no doubt that the waterfall of Faraony can be included in the list.
 
With its 40m in height, the Faraony waterfall is one of Madagascar's most beautiful. It is in the south- east of the island, more precisely in the Vatovavy-Fitovinany region. At the foot of the waterfall flows a magnificent torrent. You will most certainly enjoy relaxing on its banks, basking in the beauty of the spot, to the music of the water eddying at your feet and cascading down at the foot of the falls.
In addition, your little escapade to the Faraony waterfall will be the opportunity to admire one of the island's most beautiful landscapes. The footpath to the spot leads through the heart of an area of primary forest. The bright green colour of the paddy fields and the tea plantations little by little give way to orchards of tropical fruits, such as oranges, bananas, lychees, jackfruit, as well as coffee plantations.
 
This article was featured in Prime Magazine May 2019 

Useful Information

When to go

The best period to visit the Faraony waterfall and its surroundings is between June and November. In the other months of the year, the climate of the region is not always appropriate, particularly for a trip through the primary forest.

How to get there

From the capital, take a collective taxi along the RN7 main road towards Fianarantsoa. From there, you can either continue by road along the RN25 and the RN12, or take the train and get off at Sahasinaka. The waterfall of Faraony is 4km from the station, on the road to Manakara.

Where to stay

You can book a comfortable room in one of the hotels of the seaside resort of Manakara, which is a one- hour drive from Sahasinaka. You can choose between the hotels Antemoro, La Belle Vue, le Parthenay Club and La Vanille.

Where to eat

You can enjoy the local specialities served in the restaurants of Manakara, such as La Gourmandise, Les Délices or la Guinguette. However, you will need to bring some food for your trip to the Faraony waterfall. At Sahasinaka station, you will find a friendly crowd of street vendors offering to sell you all sorts of local delicacies, such as banana fritters, sambos and cooked crayfish. All delights not to be missed.

What to see

You can enjoy the local specialities served in the restaurants of Manakara, such as La Gourmandise, Les Délices or la Guinguette. However, you will need to bring some food for your trip to the Faraony waterfall. At Sahasinaka station, you will find a friendly crowd of street vendors offering to sell you all sorts of local delicacies, such as banana fritters, sambos and cooked crayfish. All delights not to be missed.