Ambatomanga used to serve the ancient rulers of the royal line as a gateway to the heart of their realm. Everyone longing for making for their capital city was compelled to pass by this natural border check point. An awful lot of water has flown through under an awful lot of bridges, and nowadays, Ambatomange is famed by the quality of its handmade cheese, a must take away souvenir for every traveller calling in to the area. Ambatomanga stands merely an hour long drive away by car from the capital city