Madagascar’s unique central eastern landscape welcomes the exhausted traveler having driven 40 miles to the East from the capital city over the National Road 2 towards the island’s eastern shores. Mandraka is a much of mountainous region. The national road snake winds its way through the heights and offer a spectacular spot to stare at the whole surrounding region of the Great Isle. The discovery of some of the most renowned snake species of the island is also worth the trip. Green is the dominating color. One walk up there on the mountain reveals the landscape of traditional rice fields extending over several miles. The place is definitely worth the stop