Why to go…
This extraordinary island, 4th largest in the world, drifted away from the mainland of Africa some 160 million years ago, creating a gigantic treasure trove of spectacular natural wonders. Today this land, frozen in time, boasts a diversity of culture, fauna and flora found nowhere else in the world. It is home to 5 percent of the world’s plant and animal species, 80 per cent of them unique to Madagascar. Madagascar offers diverse and spectacular scenery: mountains, deserts, rainforests, dazzling beaches fringing the Indian Ocean and island archipelagos linked by coral reefs and clear turquoise waters. Madagascar is unique destination that offers fantastic tropical holidays as well as inland excursions for those that want more adventure.
When to go…
Madagascar enjoys a good time for travelling with the exception of January to March, where heavy rainfalls must be expected. The coolest period is the dry season from May to October, making April and October/November the best time to travel.
Where to go…
ANTANANARIVO
For plenty of civilisation, the capital city Antananarivo is built on three levels.
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ANDASIBE
The village of Andasibe provides tourists with a perfect base from which to explore the Mantadia National Park.
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NOSY BE
One of the most popular holiday resorts in Madagascar, Nosy Be lies close to the capital.
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MASOALA NATIONAL PARK
The largest National Park in Madagascar, Masoala National Park protects beautiful rainforest and its high biodiversity of flora and fauna.
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TSIMANAMPETSOTSA
The spiny forest, dense thickets, grassy formations, sand dunes and wetlands of Lake Tsimanampetsotsa National Park provide a habitat for plants and animals that are seen nowhere else in the world.
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TSINGY DE BEMARAHA NATIONAL PARK
The park’s name Tsingy De Bemaraha tells of its attraction to tourists – tsingy, Malagasy for “walking on tiptoes”, are points of high, sharp limestone.
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TSINGY DE NAMOROKA NATURE RESERVE
Situated in the northwest, the park is also known as Namoroka National Park.
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ILE ST MARIE
Located about 8km off the coast of eastern Madagascar, Ile St Marie has miles of white sandy beaches, palm trees and coral reefs which make it a popular spot for water sports, such as diving, fishing, surfing and swimming.
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