Madagascar

Welcome to Madagascar

Capital of Madagascar: Antananarivo
Population of Madagascar: 22.4 million - 17th in Africa
Size of Madagascar: 587,041 km2 - 22nd in Africa
Languages in Madagascar: Malagasy, French official.

Madagascar deserves its reputation as a nature lover's paradise - around 5 percent of the world's plant and animal species are endemic to this island. Lemurs and rainforests, karst landscapes and rich red soil steal the headlines and remain among top reasons to take a trip to Madagascar. The cultural diversity of the population also provides plenty of intrigue and interest, with distinctive ceremonies, unusual sports, and a varied cuisine all highlights of active, enriching Madagascan itineraries.

Highlights

Antananarivo, the capital city known to all as Tana, is noted for its Queen’s Palace, President’s Palace and open-air markets
Morondava town has a relaxing ambience, great beaches and nearby fishing villages
Nosy Be island, for its beauty, beaches and resort
Antsirabe for its colonial-era train station and nearby Lac Trativa crater lake
Vatomandy town, the heart of the amazing Canal des Pangalanes network
Isalo National Park for its varied and dramatic topography including canyons and palm-lined oases
Andringitra National Park for its mountain peaks, deep valleys and biodiversity
Anakao, an isolated, traditional fishing village with great beaches
Tsingy de Bemehara Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage site