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Madagascar, officially the Republic of Madagascar, and previously known as the Malagasy Republic, is an island country in the Indian Ocean, approximately 400 kilometres off the coast of East Africa. At 592,800 square kilometres Madagascar is the world’s 2nd largest island country. The nation comprises the island of Madagascar and numerous smaller peripheral islands. Following the prehistoric breakup of the supercontinent Gondwana, Madagascar split from the Indian subcontinent around 88 million years ago, allowing native plants and animals to evolve in relative isolation. Consequently, Madagascar is a biodiversity hotspot; over 90% of its wildlife is found nowhere else on Earth. The island’s diverse ecosystems and unique wildlife are threatened by the encroachment of the rapidly growing human population and other environmental threats.

What should I know before leaving for Madagascar?

Madagascar is a huge island. It is the 5th largest island in the world and it is a republic whose capital is Antananarivo. Called «Red Island«, the population is essentially French-speaking although the language is Malagasy. The official currency is Ariary ar. 

What are the main airports in Madagascar?

Madagascar has a dozen airports but the two main ones, the two international airports are the Tananarive international airport and the Fascene international airport.

When to book your flight to Madagascar?

Look 3 to 6 months in advance.

When is the best time to go to Madagascar?

The Malagasy climate is characterized by two seasons: a dry season from April to October and a wet season from November to March. However, there are significant regional variations because Madagascar is vast: the south of the island is warmer and drier. Avoid the July / August period, the peak season, when flights are more expensive and the January / February period where cyclones are frequent. September and October is an ideal season

Is a visa required to travel to Madagascar?

Yes, you must apply for a short stay visa with a maximum duration of 3 months.

What to do in Madagascar?

• Antananarivo: the Malagasy capital (2 million inhabitants) has several palaces (the Palace of the Prime Minister) and museums. But the real spectacle is in the street, cobbled and winding streets lined with superb little colorful shacks with wooden balconies. It is of course here that you will have the widest choice to find a hotel in Madagascar .
• Menabe: in the southwest of the island, the Menabe region is of extraordinary beauty. The Tsingy du Bemaraha massif is unique in the world.
• Local crafts: in the city markets, you will find all kinds of handicrafts. Embroidery, wooden statuettes, toy cars made from cans, etc. The La Digue market (on the airport road) is particularly well-stocked.
• Nosy Be: this island represents the worst and the best of Madagascar. Dream beaches and pristine landscapes of exceptional beauty, but also extremely degraded places and omnipresent sex tourism.
• Île Sainte-Marie: it is preferable to go and admire the spectacle of the grouping of humpback whales off this still preserved island.

Where to spend your holidays in Madagascar?

Madagascar is a gigantic island known for its splendid landscapes and its incredible fauna. The country is prized for its national countries but also its paradisiac beaches:

• Beach : the beaches of Madagascar are regularly cited as the most beautiful in the world. That of Tsarabanjina is located on the aptly named «turtle island» and allows you to combine beach vacations and wildlife observation.
• Honeymoon : like many islands, Madagascar is prized for honeymoons and you will find near the beaches as in the city of luxurious springs where to spend your holidays.
• Nature : sink into the canopy to discover one of the richest fauna in the world. More and more vacationers are going to the island for stays in the land dedicated to observing biodiversity.