Looking for gold in Antanimbary.

Located at approximately 300 kilometers North-West of the capital, Maevatanàna belongs to the warmest places of Madagascar with a temperature rising up to 34° C during in estival period. The French colonists found there their account regarding the conquest of gold. The mining decreased but the area continues to produce gold. A visit of the area is extremely interesting for those who wish to understand the situation and the living conditions of the Malagasy gold washers in rural areas. Within a few kilometers of the town of Maevatanàna indeed the commune of Antanimbary remains the largest gold productiin of the area. A walk or an overflight of the river of Betsiboka is essential to appreciate the everyday life of the gold washers. The latter spend much their time to the river and some have even selected to install their hut there to be close to their place of work. Maevatanàna is easily accessible in the light car. But the rural areas require however cross-country vehicles.