Guide to the must-sees
Where to go in Madagascar?
A continent-sized island where you can travel from the rainforests to the southern dunes in just a few hours’ drive. Every landmark is a potential starting point. Tell us how many days you have, and the itinerary will be automatically optimised to suit.
Nosy Be
A tropical paradise nestled in the Mozambique Channel, Nosy Be captivates visitors with its lagoons of sparkling turquoise waters, the enchanting scent of its ylang-ylang groves and its blazing sunsets that set the horizon ablaze.
Andasibe National Park
Tropical rainforest, home to the Indri indri, Madagascar’s largest lemur.
Makay Massif
A labyrinth of canyons and sandstone plateaus, one of the island’s most remote mountain ranges.
Andringitra National Park
Granite domes and Pic Boby, the country’s second-highest peak, accessible without specialist equipment.
Baobab Avenue
An iconic site near Morondava, looking majestic at sunrise and sunset.
Bemaraha Tsingy
A labyrinth of jagged limestone rocks, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Isalo National Park
Canyons, natural pools and sandstone landscapes sculpted by erosion.
Ranomafana National Park
A primary mountain forest, home to many rare lemurs and hot springs.
Sainte-Marie Island
A peaceful little island, once a pirates’ hideout, where you can spot humpback whales in season.
Anakao
The fishing village of Vezo, unspoilt beaches and day trips to the island of Nosy Ve.
The Emerald Bay
An emerald-green lagoon near Diego Suárez, a paradise for water sports and snorkelling.
Amber Mountain
Sacred tropical forest, volcanic waterfalls, lemurs and miniature chameleons.
Tsiribihina River
A trip by barge or dugout canoe, through wild gorges and past waterfalls, with an overnight camp by the river.
