Eglise Catholique Faravohitra (Antananarivo) — like the upper town, Faravohitra (“the last village”) preserves the traces of the city’s past, where you can still admire the elegant Romanesque mansions of the English missionaries and the Malagasy aristocracy. This church was built brick by brick by a Reunion Jesuit at the turn of the 20th century […]
Cimetiere des Pirates / Pirate Cemetary (outskirts of Ambodifotatra, Île Sainte Marie island) – normally, tourists don’t go out of their way to visit cemeteries. This may be a worthy exception. Just outside of Ambodifotatra, a small dirt road leads to a jungle overgrown path. Follow it, and you will come across this cemetery with […]
Botanical and Zoological Garden of Tsimbazaza (Parc Botanique et Zoologique de Tsimbazaza, Rue Kasanga Fernand, Antananarivo 101) – a.k.a. Tsimbazaza Zoo, this is a zoological and botanical garden in the neighborhood of Tsimbazaza in Antananarivo (the country’s capital) — located just north of the National Assembly of Madagascar building. Here, visitors will see numerous species […]
Ambohitsorohitra Palace (Ambohitsorohitra 101, Antananarivo) – standing perched on a hill overlooking the center of the capital, this was once the headquarters of the French colonial government, then it became the French Embassy. It’s now the official residence of the country’s president. This palace was designed by the French architect Jully back in the 1800s […]
Andohalo Cathedral (Lalana Justin Rajoro, Antananarivo 101) — sitting majestically on a cliff, this Catholic cathedral dates back to the 1800s, where Malagasy Christian martyrs were killed by Queen Ranavalona I. Make a stop at the largest church in Madagascar, which is both a historic and a landmark site and gaze at the captivating architecture. […]
CAR RENTALS – the following car rental agencies operate in Antananarivo: Faniry Madagascar Tours: +261 33 43 827 77 Harris Madagascar Tourism: +261 33 12 486 88 Hertz: +261 20 23 254 54 Loxea Avis: +261 32 05 276 00 Madagascar By Car: +261 34 07 748 64 Madagascar Car Rental: +261 34 20 115 […]
Bellavista (Natiora Green Lodge, Petite Anse, Loukintsy, Nosy Boraha 515) – located within one of Île Sainte Marie’s resorts, this seaside bar & restaurant serves Italian dishes and cocktails that can only be found at an exotic place like Madagascar. There is also local entertainment (in which musically talented visitors can join in).
Analakely Market (Arabe Rahezavana, Antananarivo) – Tana’s main marketplace is not a tourist attraction, but a bustling, chaotic destination full of local vendors selling everything from traditional fabrics to household items and souvenirs. Discover stalls overflowing with mountains of colorful fresh produce, including exotic fruits, pungent seafood and local delicacies such as grilled lizard. If […]
Chez Madame Chabaud (off Ave. du Général de Gaulle, Mahajanga) – located in a small town on the north coast of the island, this restaurant has been highly recommended by visiting foreigners. Dishes are prepared with care and the restaurant is especially well-regarded for its seafood dishes. The restaurant is tucked away in a little […]
Andafiavaratra Palace (9 Lalana Printsy Ratsimamanga, Antananarivo 101) – this pink-walled turreted palace, located on the highest hilltop of the capital, was the residence of Prime Minister Rainilaiarivony of Madagascar, who governed the island kingdom in the late 19th century. The Palace is now a museum. Most of the museum’s collection comprises artifacts rescued from […]