Description of the trip for mineralogists

From emeralds to rubies, rock crystals, gold, garnet, hambergite, phenakite and rose quartz to spinel, titanite, topaz and tourmalines in all colors can be found on this island. countless precious and semi-precious stones as well as many other important and exciting mineral finds are discovered.

Since the beginning of the 20th century, therefore, various research trips have repeatedly focused on the versatile mineral resources, which were found in Madagascar and can still be found today.

It can be seen that even today, a good hundred years later, only a limited part of what is possible on Madagascar in terms of mineral resources has been discovered.

But not only for researchers are the hardly countable mineral resources of Madagascar of great interest: In some places on the island, the local population has also devoted itself entirely to mining the various mineral resources.

Unfortunately, this does not always take place according to regulated guidelines and far too often the overexploitation has drastic consequences for the original nature on the island. It is all the more important that you have a Tour of Madagascar with a focus on mineralogy which in a way sets a counterpoint to the overexploitation practiced in many places.

This is precisely what we have been doing for years. This way Turn your vacation in Madagascar into a mineralogical adventure and you can additionally make a small contribution to the Protection of nature in Madagascar perform.

General information about a mineralogical tour

Many mines and mining areas are located in regions that are difficult to access, which is why even getting there can be quite spectacular.

However, in most cases this also means that without an experienced guide you usually won't really get anywhere and often have to take on additional hardships.

For some time now we have been carrying Travel through Madagascar We carry out training courses in which we focus specifically on the needs and requirements of our customers. Mineralogist interests Set.

This means that we can show you the most interesting corners and mining areas. For this we work not only with the most experienced guides together, but have also been providing stable contacts with mine owners and traders her.

We can also look after your interests with regard to permits for mineral purchases or an export of your own finds. This way you can ensure that you can actually harvest the fruits of your labor yourself and take them home.

Sample tour plan for your trip through Madagascar

If you have already taken a more or less detailed look at the various offers on our site, you should already be well informed that we are committed to Your trip to Madagascar not only intensively in the preparations, but also in the implementation to your needs.

The itinerary presented below is consequently a first Suggestion for your specific vacation planning and is intended for your Trip with mineralogical focus first of all serve as inspiration.

This is a mineral tour that we conducted in 2011 together with a group of researchers and privately interested people.

The tour goes along the Antsirabe - Ambatofilhandrana - Ilakaka route and focuses on important sites for mineral resources in Madagascar.

Finally, a few days stay directly on the Indian Ocean are also planned. If you wish, you can follow the presented tour directly as a package for your vacation in Madagascar book with us.

Otherwise, however, we can still make various changes in your interest. You only have to inform us about these.