Welcome to Madagascar!

Madagascar is a tourist island with great potential that still remains to be explored. The Great Island has the answer to everyone’s desires, be they for exploring, business trips or just taking it easy.

Antananarivo, the Capital

Antananarivo is in the highlands of Madagascar, with 12 sacred hills, museums of all kinds, craft markets and lots of places to go out.

The upper town is steeped in history: the Queen’s Palace, Andohalo square or the churches are key sites to visit. The architectural style of the houses, streets, alleys and stairs gives it special charm. A few kilometres from Tana are the Analamazaotra and Andasibe Mantadia National Parks, the best places to discover Madagascar’s wealth of wildlife. Those who prefer sports activities can go on a hiking trip to the typical villages nestling in the Analamanga region.

Nosy Be, the perfumed island

Nosy Be is an island off the northwest coast of Madagascar, also called «the perfume island» because of the scents of ylang ylang, sugar cane and spices. It is the main island of an archipelago which includes a dozen islets. Nosy Iranja, Nosy Komba, Nosy Tanihely or Nosy Sakatia provide extraordinary activities. Snorkelling, scuba diving, or even sport fishing, all fans of sea activities will find what they are looking for.

It is also the perfect ecotourism destination. Its parks and nature reserves mean your stay will be closer to nature.

Other top tourist spots

Madagascar is home to 5% of the world’s biodiversity, 80% of its plant species being endemic and 20 sites classified as RAMSAR. Baobab Avenue, the Bemaraha Tsingy the Red Tsingy are among the most spectacular landscapes in the country. Picture-postcard paradise beaches can be found in Tulear, Sainte-Marie and Diego-Suarez. For more information, see the website of the Madagascar Tourism Board.