Celestite Crystals and the Cliff Community

Hery spends his third day in Antondabe learning about the local celestite trade, visiting the community guide cooperative, and understanding how the remote town survives between the rainforest and the coast. Plus practical notes on money, SIM cards, and the value of a good local fixer. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Madagascar: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Madagascar guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 10 of Madagascar Travel Podcast with Hery Rakoto. Hery Rakoto is in Antondabe, Madagascar. Places in this episode: Midongy du Sud National Park, Itomampy River, Bezavo Mountain, Vangaindrano, Gargotte La Terrasse, T18 road. Covered: Local mineral trade and celestite, Community guide economy and park fees, Practical rural logistics: SIM, cash, guiding, Preparing for a multi-day rainforest trek, Antondabe cliff geography and town profile. Chapters:00:00 Antondabe01:40 Itomampy River05:06 Gargotte La Terrasse06:50 Guesthouse veranda A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Antondabe #MidongyDuSud #MadagascarTravel #MadagascarHiking #LemurTrek #CelestiteMining #CommunityTourism #RemoteMadagascar #RainforestTrails #Vangaindrano #SainteMarie #MadagascarRoadTrip #T18 #LivingInMadagascar #LocalGuides #WinterInMadagascar https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/madagascar/