Location and Access: Southern most point of Madagascar
Climate: Arid spiny forest
Average temperature: 19-23°C
Elevation: 100 to 199 m
Precipitation: 30 cm
Description: Cap Sainte Marie is the southern most point of Madagascar. The park is known for the presence of bird elephant bones and egg fragments, migrating humpback whales ( which pass from August to November), and its rare tortoises.
Additional notes: Cape Sainte Marie has one of the high densities of tortoises in the world - more than 3000 individuals per square kmCap Sainte Marie
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Cap Sainte Marie
Cultural and historical sites of interest at Sainte-Marie of ...
http://www.hsm.mg/en/cultural_sites.htm
Fragile, Sainte Marie unveils her appeals with modesty and discretion. ...The “Fotabe�, “Fotatra� or “Cap of bishop� is an imposing tree, which fruits with
Distribution, Biology, and Status of the Radiated Tortoise ...
http://www.deserttortoise.org/abstract/abstracts2002/2002abs27.html
Cap Sainte Marie (CSM), a special nature reserve in the extreme southern portion... A series of general and specific Cap Sainte Marie recommendations are
Karibea Domaine de Sainte Marie Hotel - Martinique - Karibea ...
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Karibea Domaine de Sainte Marie Hotel, Martinique: Visit TripAdvisor to find thebest unbiased reviews, candid photos, and deals for Karibea Domaine de
Lighthouses of Madagascar
http://www.unc.edu/~rowlett/lighthouse/mdg.htm
Tanjona Vohimena (Cap Sainte-Marie): 1971. Active; focal plane 194 m (636 ft);two white flashes every 10 s. 18 m (59 ft) square masonry tower
Walks And outings SAINTE-MAXIME
http://www.eutraco.com/maxime/anglais/promena.htm
When you get to Cap Saint Pierre, the footpath leaves the coastline. ... Further tothe north, you should go to Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, a picturesque
Il Balenottero
http://www.ilbalenottero.com/crocieramasoala_eng.htm
Prices for 6 days program at Masoala Cap Departure from Sainte Marie - Sameprogram as the other from day 2 to day 7
Madagascar's Cities, Travel and Lodging Recommendations
http://www.air-mad.com/about_cities.html
Activities: Saidi Botanical Garden Cap Ste. Marie Sainte Luce. Our opinion: AMUST see for first time visitor: almost daily flights, easily accessible rain
Almost all pictures on this site were taken with a Konica Minolta
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