Attractions

Boasting miles of verdant landscape with pretty beaches, scenic rainforests and characteristic towns and ports, Madagascar offers some lovely attractions for visitors who choose to visit this inspiring and unique land. With a plethora of reserves and national parks boasting a variety of magical wildlife, including the famous lemurs, Madagascar's unique creatures and botanicals have dubbed it 'the eighth continent' and visitors will be enchanted by the beauty of this mysterious land.

Head to the town on Antsirabe to view the volcanic lakes of Andraikiba and Tritriva, or relax in the therapeutic thermal baths. Visit Ile Sante Marie for some of the best whale watching opportunities, wander through herb gardens and enjoy the scents of vanilla and lemongrass, or for a chilling good time, take a spooky tour of the pirate cemetery. Toamasina offers some fantastic architectural wonders as well as the popular Jardin D'Essel and the Parc Ivoloina.

For active travellers, water sports abound here, such as diving, swimming, snorkeling and canoeing, to name a few, while landlubbers can enjoy the plentiful walks and hikes through the many reserves Madagascar offers, while viewing some of the most fascinating birds and animals on the planet.


Ranomafana National Park

Most visitors to Madagascar are avid nature lovers and few of them miss a visit to the Ranomafana National Park. This lush green jungle and rainforest boasts a wide diversity of animals, 12 species of lemurs and an incredible selection of indigenous birds. Visitors...  see full details



Parc Ivoloina

Located just a short drive from Toamasina, which is situated on the centre of the eastern coast of the country, the Parc Ivoloina makes a great day out for all kinds of visitors. In the Zoological Park, visitors can meet more than 100...  see full details



Berenty Reserve

Meaning 'Big Eel', Berenity Reserve is a small private reserve set along the Mandrake River in the far south of Madagascar in the Fort Dauphin region. It features gallery forest and a fantastic array of indigenous wildlife and birds, such as ring-tailed and sifaka...  see full details



Nosy Be

Nosy Be, meaning 'big island' in Malagasy, is located of the northwest coast of Madagascar and is a must for all visitors to Madagascar. Featuring spectacular beaches such as Madirokely, Belle Vue and Andilana, Nosy Be is also known for its verdant tropical forest...  see full details



Antsiranana Bay

Formerly known as Diégo Suarez Bay, and boasting one of the finest natural harbours in the world, Antsiranana Bay is a vibrant and cosmopolitan seaport located at the northernmost tip of the country, overlooking a beautiful gulf. Named after the two Portuguese explorers who...  see full details

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