If you want a unique and authentic experience, make discoveries and unforgettable meetings, come to Madagascar and do solidarity tourism. Tourist products that promote village and solidarity tourism exist today on the Big Island.

Village and solidarity tourism is an alternative to mass tourism, based on the development of human-sized accommodation networks in remote villages and outside traditional circuits. It is a form of tourism concerned with the environment and local populations., since it offers direct and lasting benefits in the villages.

For the traveler, village tourism offers a unique and authentic experience, because it focuses on the human adventure, the discovery of the unknown and new encounters. A Madagascar, many associations have developed networks to promote this type of tourism. Like the Malagasy Village Welcome (SHEEPING), which focuses mainly on the Vakinakaratra region, in the High Plateaux.

Seven sites have been opened and are operational in a spirit resolutely inspired by the promotion of sustainable and inclusive tourism : Ambohiborona-Ambatofotsy, Ambohimanandriana, Ihasy Ibiti, Tsinjoarivo, Andranomafana (Betafo), Andriambilany and Belazao.

These are village teams who fully organize the reception. According to the village, travelers can be received in traditional lodges or sleep with locals. The stays are rich in activities: visit of artisans, cultural activities, hiking, …And the villagers prepare their own meals, with local products. Short, a great way to travel responsibly, while discovering the riches of the Big Island.

In order to promote these new tourist products as well as the Vakinakaratra region, AVIMA collaborates with Village Monde. This Quebec association aims to encourage wealth-producing initiatives and improve the living conditions of remote communities.. Village Monde has set up a new collaborative platform which acts as a crossroads for the development of responsible tourism by promoting destinations and local initiatives.. This tool is today considered the Airbnb of village tourism!

Source : http://www.madagascar-tourisme.com/fr/toutes-les-actualites-/896-voyagez-solidaire-a-madagascar