The fervor has faded in Mahajanga. The holiday season is over. The city returns to its daily rhythm. The last summer visitors left days ago as the school year begins. The village beach lies deserted. The seafront, usually crowded until late at night, has become peaceful again. Leisure equipment such as bumper cars and an inflatable slide still await customers along Boulevard Poincaré, near the former Alliance Française headquarters. Leisure activities must be cleared by September 15. "Mahajanga has never been so invaded by thousands of vacationers this year. We estimated over 50,000 visitors who arrived and stayed for at least three days to more than two weeks for some. Many cultural, sports and tourism activities enlivened the holiday period in Mahajanga this year," said a local tourism operator. It is a true endorsement for the country's premier destination. Mahajanga benefited greatly from cyclone damage in other regions, particularly Atsinanana. Everyone rushed west and northwest. Weekends in Mahajanga now return to their monotonous rhythm. The warm climate and sunny weather encourage residents to enjoy the sea. Beach resorts at Amborovy, Petite Plage or Grand Pavois have become more accessible and less crowded. Groups of families or friends meet on Saturdays and Sundays to enjoy the sea. The Red Circus, a tourist site and natural masterpiece sculpted by erosion, is one of the sites worth visiting in Mahajanga. This amphitheater-shaped canyon reveals sediments with spectacular hues, ranging from brilliant white to ochre red, passing through pink and violet. The ideal time to visit is late afternoon when sunset rays ignite the rock and offer a striking spectacle. Local artisans ingeniously use these colored sands to create miniature drawings enclosed in bottles, a typical souvenir to take home. Activities. In Mahajanga, weekends are unimaginable without a stop at the famous seafront esplanade along the coast. As soon as the sun sets and the heat becomes gentler, families, couples and groups of friends gather there. The typical Mahajanga activity is the ritual of skewers by the sea. The must-do activity is settling at tables facing the Mozambique Channel to enjoy "masikita" (grilled zebu skewers) charred over wood. During this period, a very attractive and interesting tourist activity can be enjoyed at Boanamary. Pink flamingos can be observed in Mahajanga. "Just kilometers from the city, at Boanamary, these magnificent birds offer a fascinating spectacle, particularly during the dry season, especially from August to October. It is a truly rare and surprising show," said Sidine Kaëd, head of the Boeny Regional Tourism Office. Unlike the hustle of the capital, time stretches in Mahajanga. The atmosphere is summed up in two words: friendliness and gentleness (mora-mora). The next gathering is set for December for more excitement.