Other things to see in Madagascar

• Andasibe-Mantadia National Park

  

  With its easy access and excellent wildlife, this is arguably Madagascar's premier rainforest…

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• Andringitra National Park

  

  Centred around Madagascar's second highest peak, Pic d'Imarivolanitra (which means 'close to the…

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• Anjajavy Private Reserve

  

  Located on a peninsula on the remote north-west coast, this private reserve is an oasis for both…

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• Anjozorobe

  

  Part of a natural corridor that is amongst the last vestiges of forest on the high plateau. …

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• Ankarafantsika National Park

  

  The island's best area of remaining deciduous forest lies a couple of hours drive inland from…

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• Ankarana Reserve

  

  This lost world in the far north, three hours drive from Antsirana, is protected by a natural…

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• Antananarivo

  

  Madagascar's vibrant capital city is amongst the most unusual and attractive capitals in the…

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• Berenty Reserve

  

  Featured in numerous television documentaries, this is perhaps Madagascar's best known…

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• Daraina

  

  A mosaic of rolling hills covered with patches of deciduous and semi-evergreen forest, this is one…

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• Ifaty Spiny Forest

  

  Although as yet unprotected, the spiny forests near Ifaty, north of Toliara, are nevertheless of…

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• Ifotaka Community Forest

  

  This remote tract of community-owned forest is an admirable illustration of an initiative that…

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• Isalo National Park

  

  Isalo is quite unlike anywhere else in Madagascar. Its particular appeal is in its remarkable…

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• Kirindy Forest

  

  A couple of hours drive north of Morondava on the east coast, via the famed Avenue of Baobabs,…

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• Madagascar's Beaches and Islands

  

  Although Madagascar's wildlife is its main draw, the island also boasts a lovely coastline and…

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• Marojejy National Park

  

  Towards the northern end of the rainforest belt, Marojejy contains remote and unexplored…

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• Masoala National Park

  

  The Masoala peninsula supports the largest remaining area of lowland rainforest in Madagascar, and…

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• Montagne d'Ambre National Park

  

  Located close to the island's northern tip, Madagascar's first national park takes its name from…

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• Nosy Be

  

  Off the north-west coast, Nosy Be is renowned for the production of ylang-ylang and the heady scent…

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• Nosy Boraha (Ile Sainte-Marie)

  

  Close to Madagascar's north-east coast, Nosy Boraha epitomizes all that is good about a tropical…

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• Nosy Iranja

  

  Some 50 kilometres south-west of Nosy Be, off the Ampasindava Peninsula, Nosy Iranja becomes two…

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• Nosy Mangabe

  

  This idyllic island in the Bay of Antongil has excellent wildlife, as well as fine beaches of…

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• Nosy Mitsio

  

  Lying 70 kilometres north of Nosy Be, this archipelago can only be reached by boat.…

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• Ranomafana National Park

  

  Established in 1991 to protect the then newly-discovered golden bamboo lemur, Ranomafana is one of…

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• Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park

  

  This largely unexplored area contains huge tracts of limestone that have been eroded into the…

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• Zombitse National Park

  

  Lying between Isalo and the town of Toliara, this park is a remnant of transitional forest…

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Places to stay in Madagascar

Andasibe-Mantadia

Eulophiella Lodge [Mid]

Set amongst spacious grounds and next to its own private area of forest, Eulophiella comprises ten… More

Hotel Feon'ny ala [Mid]

This friendly lodge is situated next to a small lake, close to the reserve entrance and has a… More

Vakona Forest Lodge [High]

Located between the two parts of the reserve, Vakona offers a high standard of hospitality and… More

Anjajavy

L'Hotel Anjajavy [High]

French flare and panache in splendid… More

Antananarivo

Hotel le Royale Palissandre [Mid]

This elegant hotel is located in the bustling centre of… More

La Pavillion de L'Emeryne [High]

This lovely boutique hotel is located in the historic upper part of… More

Residence Lapasoa [Mid]

This is a relatively new family-run hotel housed in a large colonial-style mansion with an… More

Berenty Reserve

Berenty Lodge [Mid]

A complex of simple bungalows and rooms with basic facilities forms the basis of the lodge adjacent… More

Ifaty Spiny Forest

Hotel Le Paradisier [Mid]

Situated overlooking the Manambolo River, this lodge consists of a series of comfortable bungalows… More

Ifotaka

Mandrare River Camp [Mid]

African-style safari camping is a new innovation in Madagascar, and Mandrare exemplifies all that… More

Isalo

Hotel Jardin du Roy & Hotel Relais de la Reine [High]

Nestling sympathetically amongst rocky outcrops on the southern boundary of the park, these… More

Kirindy Forest

Kirindy Camping

The tourist facilities in Kirindy are at best rudimentary. There is a basic camp and a small… More

Marojejy

Camps Mantella, Marojejia & Simpona

Three basic but well maintained camps (huts with bunks and separate flushing toilets) are located… More

Masoala

Arol Lodge [Mid]

Located just behind the beach and near to some of the best areas of forest, Arol Lodge is simple… More

Hotel Relais du Masoala [Mid]

This is the first stop for most trips to Masoala National Park and Nosy… More

Masoala Forest Lodge [High]

Set next to the beach, this up-market lodge brings comfortable African safari-style camping to… More

Montagne d'Ambre

Nature Lodge [Mid]

Located a short drive from the park entrance, Nature Lodge provides comfortable accommodation with… More

Nosy Be

Vanilla Hotel [Mid]

The Vanilla Hotel is pleasantly located by the sea, on the north-western coast of Nosy Be across… More

Nosy Boraha

Boraha Village [Mid]

On the east side of the island lies Boraha Village, a small hotel comprising nine simple but… More

Princess Bora Lodge [Mid]

Located on the south-west coast, this is the best hotel on the… More

Nosy Iranja

Nosy Iranja Hotel [High]

Situated on Iranja Kely, this refurbished property is now one of Madagascar's most sought-after… More

Nosy Mitsio

L'Hotel Tsarabanjina [Mid]

Few places match the solitude and tranquillity of Tsarabanjina. This is the place to live out your… More

Ranomafana

Centrest [Mid]

This is a simple lodge on the outskirts of Ranomafana overlooking the national park, and… More

Setam Lodge [Mid]

This new lodge comprises a series of semi-detached bungalows with well-furnished… More

Tsingy de Bemaraha

L'Olympe du Bemaraha [Mid]

Situated overlooking the Manambolo River, this lodge consists of a series of comfortable bungalows… More