Places of Interest
Antananarivo
Antananarivo, often abbreviated to Tana, has a distinctively French flavor and atmosphere: French is widely spoken, and road as well as shop signs are mostly in French. The city is built on three levels. Dominating the city is the Queen's Palace and associated Royal Village or Rova Palace of Justice; Palace of Andafiavaratra . Now a national monument, it was once the residency of the Merina Dynasty which, in the 19th century, united all Madagascar for the first time. On the lowest level is the market of Analakely. The Tsimbazaza Zoological and Botanical Garden is open Thursday, Sunday and holidays 0800-1100 and 1400-1700.
Ambohimanga
The birthplace of the Malagasy state, Ambohimanga is 20km from the capital. Known variously as "the Blue city", "the Holy city" and "the forbidden city", it is surrounded by forests. The citadel was an important Merina stronghold and retains several structures associated with their ceremonies. Its main gate is an enormous stone disc; 40 men were needed to roll it into position.
Around Antananarivo
Mantasoa Situated 80km from the capital, is a popular spot for picnics. The area was landscaped for the Merina Queens by a shipwrecked Frenchman and includes an artificial lake, pine forests and Madagascar's first industrial park. House and tomb of Jean Laborde : founder of the region.
Angavokely At the sommet : view of Mantasoa lake and the black barrier of ANKARATRA; The Andavabatomaizina and Andavatsongomy caves; ? Bain de la Reine ? cave.
Ampefy, 90km from the capital, is a volcanic region with spectacular waterfalls and geysers. Dams are used here to catch eels.
Andasibe (Perinet), 140km from the capital, is a nature reserve,Mantadia National Park, home of the indri (a tail-less lemur) and many species of orchid. ; Niagarakely waterfall ; Giant crocodile farm
Antsirabe City of Water, 170km from the capital, is Madagascar's main industrial center. The volcanic hills Thermal health centre surrounding the town are dotted with crater lakes ; Vichy Gasy ; Historic tombs of BETAFO
Tsiafajovona (2643m), Madagascar's second-highest mountain, may be seen to the west of the road from Antananarivo ;
Ambohidratrimo Palace, Royal tombs, Decorated stones
Antsahadinta museum, Forest with rare essences, Tombs of the sovereigns,
Visit : Royal Palace of Tsinjoarivo (90 kms) ; Antsahadita ; Mahafompona lake ; Waterfalls of Ambavaloza and Andriamamovoka
The North
The lush north is dominated by two great mountains. Tsarantanana, the island's highest at 2880m, is covered with the giant ferns and lichens peculiar to high-altitude rainforests. Montagne d'Arbre 1500m is a national park and is famous for its orchids and lemurs. The monsoon falls in the north between December and March.
Mahajanga
A provincial capital, Mahajanga stands at the mouth of Madagascar's largest river, the Betsiboka. Boats depart for Nosy Be and several other islands. The beach here is said to be free of sharks. The island's finest grottoes are at Anjohibe, 90km island. There is a nature reserve at Ankarafantsika.
Other Visit : Sacred lake of Mangatsa,The ? Petit Plage ? : Fisherman's village, Nosy Boeni, Kinkony Lake
Nosy Be
Nosy Be is Madagascar's most important holiday resort. An island surrounded by smaller islands lying off the northwest coast, it is one hour by air from the capital. Exotic perfume plants such as ylang-ylang, vanilla (Madagascar is the world's largest producer), lemon grass and patchouli are grown here. The main town is Hell-Ville. Nearby, there is a ruined 17th-century Indian village.
Other Visit : Oceanographic museum ; Lokobe reserve ; The sacred tree of Ampombolava ; Waterfall of Androadroatra
Antsiranana
A provincial capital, Antsiranana (formerly Diégo Suarez) is a cosmopolitan seaport overlooking a beautiful gulf at the northernmost tip of the island. There are many lakes, waterfalls and grottoes in the rainforests above the port. Wildlife and flora includes lemurs, crocodiles and orchids. Permission to visit the national park at Montagne d'Arbre nearby must be obtained from the Ministère des Eaux et des Forêts, which has an office in the town. Boats may be taken to Nosy Be. There is a good sandy beach at Ramena, but sharks may be a problem.
Other Visit : National Park ; Sacred lake of Anivorano ; ? Windsor Castle ?
Ile Ste-Marie
Ile Ste-Marie (Nosy Boraha) lies off the east coast, 150km north of Toamasina. Its dense vegetation and the difficulty of navigating the lagoons which surround it made it an ideal base for pirates and, later, a colony for convicts. There are many clove plantations and several historic sites, including Madagascar's oldest Catholic church (1837). The island is also known for its beautiful white-sand beaches and coral reefs.
The East Coast
Situated on the northeast coast, Toamasina is the country's main port and a provincial capital. It is an eight-hour drive from Antananarivo and, like the capital, it has several busy markets, including the Bazary. Around 11km north of the town are the Ivolina Zoological Park and Botanical Garden, containing every kind of vegetable species from the eastern forests and many varieties of animal life. Vatomandry, further south, is a very popular beach resort even though the sharks prevent swimming. Foulpointe The old Hova fort, Old cemetries
The South
The arid south is noted for its many remarkable species of cactus- and baobab-like plants and for the highly developed funerary art of its inhabitants, past and present.
Southern Highlands
Fianarantsoa, a provincial capital, is an important center for wine and rice production and a good base for exploring the southern highlands. Places to visit in the surrounding mountains include Amabalavao, said to be the "home of the departed", where Antemora paper and lamba Aridrano silk are made; nearby Ambondrombe and Ifandana crags, where the revered bones of exhumed ancestors may be seen (the latter was the site of a mass suicide in 1811); Ambositra and the neighboring Zafimaniry villages, where intricate marquetry products are made; the Isalo National Park,louis vuitton outlet, situated in a chain of sandstone mountains (camping is possible but it can only be reached by 4-wheel-drive vehicles or on foot with a guide); it is also the gateway to the Ranomafana National Park,and to Pic Boby highest point in Madagascar.
The East Coast
Mananjary is a popular beach resort on the east coast (but not for sea-bathing because of sharks).
Taolanaro (formerly Fort Dauphin), in the southeast corner of the island,, is the site of the first French settlement. Parts of the 17th-century fort remain. The city and surrounding area are famous for seafood and for orchids and carnivorous pitcher plants, which can be seen at the Mandona Agricultural Center at Sainte-Luce Bay.
Other Visit : La Corniche ; Mandeha Reserve ; Lokaro Bay ; ? Tranovato ? : The Portuguese Fort ; Andohaela Reserve ; Bay of Galions
The Southwest
Western Madagascar was once covered with deciduous forests, but is now mostly savannah. The economy is based around the zebu, a species of ox introduced in the eighth century by settlers from South-East Asia.
Toliara , a provincial capital on the southwest coast, has excellent bathing beaches and opportunities for skindiving, fishing, sailing and other watersports.
Other Visit : Les Sept Lacs ; Nosy Ve ; Anakao ; Saint Augustin Bay ; Nosy Satrana ; Sarodrano caves ; Tsimanapetsotsa Natural Park
Morondava is the gateway to many of the attractions of western Madagascar and the list of exciting activities is long and varied.
Other Visit : Alley of baobabs ; Tombeaux Sakalava ; Vezo ; Tombeaux royaux de Mahabo ; Tsingy
National Parks
Spread across 152,000 hectares, the Tsingy de Bemaraha Strict Nature Reserve is located 60 to 80km inland from the west coast in the northern sector of the Anstingy region of the Bemaraha Plateau, north of the Manambolo River Gorge. Undisturbed forests, lakes and mangrove swamps are home to a variety of rare and endangered birds and lemurs. Rocky landscapes and limestone uplands are cut into large peaks with a mass of limestone needles. Rivers flow on the plateau and springs arise on each flank of the Tsingy, making this an important water catchment area. Ancient cemeteries can also be found in the Gorge.
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