The lush, hilly town of Miandrivazo is found in the district of the same name, towards the centre of the island. This is said to be the hottest region in Madagascar, making breezy boat trips on a pirogue or motorboat, down the nearby Tsiribihina River, the area’s most popular activity. The journey offers great opportunities to view birds and wildlife including lemurs swinging through the trees and crocodiles lurking silently in the shallows. Visitors can catch glimpses of daily local life in villages nestled on the river bank and visit a beautiful waterfall at Anosin’ Ampela.