Where to Stay
Every captivating tailor-made itinerary needs a perfect base. Our team has handpicked this collection of properties to give you luxury options in styles to suit any adventure.
Antananarivo
Often overlooked as a place to endure for a night at the start or end of your Madagascar holiday, there is so much more to the capital (known locally as Tana) than just as a stopover city.
Literally translated as “City of a Thousand” in reference to the king’s 1,000 Merina warriors used to protect it, the city resembles a chaotic Mediterranean hill town, built on hillsides rich in jacaranda, running down to the rice paddies that surround it.
A little more about Antananarivo
Split into two regions (upper and lower towns) the city is full of bustling streets, many of which are interspersed with hundreds of ancient stone steps leading to fascinating historical and architectural sites, and market stalls selling every kind of goods imaginable.
Travel in Madagascar may mean that you may have to spend a few nights in Tana during your trip, so make the most of the fascinating Merina tombs nearby and the World Heritage Site of Ambohimanga – off-limits for many years to Europeans.
Experiences
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La Varangue
This lovely old creole style house oozes colonial charm with the brightly painted shutters and national flags on the outside a colourful contrast to the whitewashed walls and corridors. Vintage cars parked outside and the cool,…
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Maison Gallieni
Maison Gallieni is located within the Consulate of Monaco’s building in a side street along the middle of town, with good views across the city of Antananarivo. With just four rooms, enjoy being treated like a…
Meet our experts
A passion for travel runs right through every one of our experts - meaning they're always ready with first-hand insight about their specialist countries.
Illona Cross
Born in a small South African town, I have always followed my passion for nature and discovery. After studying Nature Conservation in Pretoria, I was one of the first women to complete a very tough cadetship in the Natal Parks Board. It was here where I cut my teeth in African wildlife management.
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Chris Johnston
Having trekked through rainforests, searched for ancient tombs and been mistaken for a priest, Chris continues to travel the length and breadth of this beautiful, baffling country. Whilst many people consider Madagascar a wildlife destination, he finds the culture and landscapes just as captivating.
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Madagascar
Lemurs, Chameleons and the Tropical Coast
Combine Madagascar’s most prolific tranche of rainforest with a secluded coastal escape. Begin in Andasibe-Mantadia National Park, home to countless lemurs – including the indri – as well as chameleons, frogs and birds. Then fly to the remote beach-side lodge of Anjajavy,…
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Madagascar
Sacred Spiny Forests and Coastal Jungle
Explore southern Madagascar, based at two beautifully designed camps. At Mandrare River Camp, walk through sacred spiny forests, spot ring-tailed lemurs and visit ancient tombs. At Manafiafy Rainforest Lodge, search for chameleons, meet local communities and even spot whales swimming offshore.
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Madagascar
Tropical North: Tsingy, Jungle and Islands
The less-visited northeast of Madagascar is tropical and wild. Discover beautiful rainforests full of lemurs and orchids, spot inch-long dwarf chameleons and hike between dramatic tsingy pinnacles. Once you have had your fill of wildlife and landscapes, escape to a desert island,…
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Madagascar
From Tana to Tulear: A Journey Down the RN7
Take a journey along Madagascar’s spine, travelling through some of the country’s most beautiful and prolific national parks, following the winding Route Nationale 7 (RN7). Visit mist-shrouded Andasibe, colourful Ranomafana and the dramatic canyons of Isalo. But for a true taste of…
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Madagascar
Lemurs, Chameleons and the Tropical Coast
Combine Madagascar’s most prolific tranche of rainforest with a secluded coastal escape. Begin in Andasibe-Mantadia National Park, home to countless lemurs – including the indri – as well as chameleons, frogs and birds. Then fly to the remote beach-side lodge…
Idea
Madagascar
Sacred Spiny Forests and Coastal Jungle
Explore southern Madagascar, based at two beautifully designed camps. At Mandrare River Camp, walk through sacred spiny forests, spot ring-tailed lemurs and visit ancient tombs. At Manafiafy Rainforest Lodge, search for chameleons, meet local communities and even spot whales swimming…
Idea
Madagascar
Tropical North: Tsingy, Jungle and Islands
The less-visited northeast of Madagascar is tropical and wild. Discover beautiful rainforests full of lemurs and orchids, spot inch-long dwarf chameleons and hike between dramatic tsingy pinnacles. Once you have had your fill of wildlife and landscapes, escape to a…
Idea
Madagascar
From Tana to Tulear: A Journey Down the RN7
Take a journey along Madagascar’s spine, travelling through some of the country’s most beautiful and prolific national parks, following the winding Route Nationale 7 (RN7). Visit mist-shrouded Andasibe, colourful Ranomafana and the dramatic canyons of Isalo. But for a true…
Explore other regions
Amber Mountain National Park
Established by the French in 1958, this volcanic massif and its surrounding forests are now some of the most exciting parks to…
Masoala Peninsula
For those who crave a sense of adventure, the Masoala peninsula is the place to go. Mountain rainforests alive with wildlife, a…
Diego Suarez
The gateway to the tropical north of Madagascar, named after two Portuguese admirals, Diego Diaz and Fernando Surarez.
Ankarana Special Reserve
This remote and undeveloped park is almost a fantasy grotto of stark tsingy pinnacles and dry forests, where bats and crocodiles hide…
Ranomafana
One of Madagascar's most beautiful parks, with densely forested hills and numerous small streams which plummet down to the Namorona River.
Kirindy
One of the most rewarding, yet least visited wildlife habitats in Madagascar, the remote Kirindy Reserve sees few visitors.
Andasibe
Known locally by its colonial name Perinet, the park is considered to be Madagascar's premier rainforest reserve.
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