Destination

Madagascar

1 Safari
2 Parks
Destination Dossier

Madagascar is a country apart — split from Africa 160 million years ago, it evolved into a singular world of lemurs, baobabs, and species found nowhere else on earth. Around 90% of its wildlife is endemic. Travelling here is slow, often difficult, and entirely unforgettable.

Safari Highlights
Avenue of the Baobabs/ Lemur Tracking/ Tsingy de Bemaraha/ Andasibe-Mantadia/ Isalo National Park/ Nosy Be/ Andringitra
Capital
Antananarivo
Currency
Malagasy Ariary (MGA)
Languages
Malagasy, French (both official)
Best Time
April–November (dry season, ideal for wildlife and trekking)
Malaria
Risk in coastal and lowland areas. Low risk in highlands. Prophylaxis recommended for lowland travel.
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Visa Information

Available on arrival for most nationalities (typically 30–60 days).

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Getting There

Ivato International (TNR) in Antananarivo. Direct flights from Paris, Mauritius, Johannesburg, Addis Ababa, Réunion.

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Travel Tips

Roads are notoriously slow — internal flights save significant time. French essential. Pack for varied climates — from rainforest to semi-desert in a single trip. Specialist eco-lodges are exceptional.


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