THE “EIGHTH CONTINENT” HAS A UNIQUE MIX OF FLORA AND FAUNA, MOST OF WHICH ARE NOT FOUND ANYWHERE ELSE IN THE WORLD. SURROUNDED BY THE WARM INDIAN OCEAN, THE MYSTERIOUS ISLAND OF MADAGASCAR INVITES EXPLORATION!
POINTS OF INTEREST
Andasibe National Park | Antananarivo CBD | Avenue of Baobabs | Coral reef | Diverse reptile & bird life | Excellent seafood | Ile Sainte Marie | Kayaking, snorkelling & diving | Lemur species including Aye-aye, Golden Bamboo & Indri | Mangrove forests | Nosy Be | The Royal Hill of Ambohimanga | Tsingy de Bemaraha
access
Nationals of most countries can obtain a visa on arrival valid for up to 30 days.
By Air: Ivato International Airport (TNR), ± 16 km from Antananarivo.
Language & Currency
Language: Malagasy & French are the official languages. English is becoming more popular.
Currency: Malagasy Ariary (MGA) is divided into 5 iraimbilanja.
climate
A subtropical climate. Summer (November-April) is hot and rainy. The cooler dry season is from May to October. Cyclone season is from January to March.
Travel Tip: September to December are the most popular months to visit.