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Welcome to Tsara Camp in the Tsaranoro ValleyTsara Camp is a tent accommodation located in the highlands of the Fianarantsoa Province, by the Andringitra National Park, which is near the highest accessible peak of 2,658m in Madagascar. The camp can be reached by a 2-hour drive off the central road which runs between the capital Antananarivo and Tulear in the south west.At first sight, the valley of Tsaranoro may appear unreal, a place where one might encounter pre-historic birds gliding over the mountain tops, or spot unicorns gathering in a misty dawn. Visiting Tsara Camp is like going back in time to live and experience basic life in a natural environment where the clearest air and the purest nature is taken for granted, and one is as far from any industrial facility as one can get. The surrounding area with its 800m granite boulder resembles a forgotten land of ancient tales. The mountain and forest below were named in honor of two sisters, Ratsara and Ranoro, who tragically died by a cave at the mountain side during the invasion by the Merina tribe. Their death is said to have taken place sometime at around 1820, when King Sahanambo and his followers were hiding in the mountains. Even today, inhabitants of the valley remain somewhat suspicious towards Merina people, and are careful not to break a fady (taboo) in the sacred mountain or forest below. It is for example fady to speak with a Merina accent in the forest. It is said that if you break this fady you will walk in circles and get lost. Then again, this could likely happen to any first time visitor with a foreign accent and without a guide. Please browse through our site for further information on our location and camp, and to get an impression of the cultures and traditions that form the daily lives of our secluded community. | Features  People of TsaranoroThey migrated from the highlands down to the valley in search of more productive lands.  Tsara Camp videoA 7-minute video shows the local villages, the people and surrounding nature.  German TV channel VOX visits Tsara CampGerman travel programme Voxtours visits Tsara Camp while filming a Madagascar documentary.  Meet the Tsara Camp TeamOur staff members proudly present themselves to site visitors. Booking Office Boogie Pilgrim Ile aux Oiseaux - Tsarasaotra Tel: + 261 202 253070 Fax: + 261 202 253069 Email: | |||||||||