"Climbing the highest peak of Madagascar had been on my mind since 2010, when I first visited this island. The remoteness of this location in the north of the island and the fact that the ascent and descent require 14 days have long served as a significant challenge for high-altitude trekking enthusiasts. That’s also why this peak remains so rarely visited. I fell in love with Madagascar, and after more than 14 years, I finally fulfilled this dream. Together with my two expedition partners—both Slovaks—and our Malagasy expedition team, we covered 160 kilometers through the Tsaratanana mountain range, gaining 8,100 meters in elevation. We became the first Slovaks to stand atop Madagascar’s highest peak. While its altitude of 2,876 meters is not extreme, for me, it remains one of the most remarkable high-altitude expedition experiences of my life."

Vladimír Dudlák (1964) is a professional project manager and the director of the non-profit organization Združenie Mórica Beňovského. He specializes in organizing expeditions, high-altitude trekking, ultra-running, exploration, history, filmmaking, and publishing. He has produced over 20 travel films, mainly from Asia and South America. Since 2010, he has been deeply engaged in the legacy of Móric Beňovský. He has led multiple research and filmmaking expeditions to Madagascar and contributed to several documentary productions. His love for the island has drawn him back repeatedly, where he guides travelers and continues to explore its unique landscapes. In 2024, as part of the MAROMOKOTRO 2024 expedition, he and two fellow Slovaks successfully reached Madagascar’s highest peak, becoming the first Slovaks to stand there.