Nosy Sakatia (island) – this beach is pretty much a fun-sized version of Nosy Be (and it happens to be off the coast of Nosy Be itself in the northern part of the country). Nosy Sakatia has all the same activities as Nosy Be, but with an emphasis on seclusion. The island has a total […]
Nosy Komba (beach) — Nosy Komba is another popular beach among tourists that visit Madagascar. Situated between the tourist hot spot Nosy Be and mainland Madagascar, this oval-shaped volcanic island is home to several stunning beaches and lodges. The island is great if you have a sense of adventure running through your veins, as Nosy […]
Nosy Be (beach) — this is perhaps the most famous and popular tourist destination in Madagascar. One of the larger islands surrounding the coast of Madagascar, Nosy Be means ‘big island’ in traditional Malagasy. Thanks to the island’s wide variety of spices, it is often referred to as Nosy Manitra that translates to ‘scented island’ […]
Manafiafy (beach) –– this is one of the smaller, lesser known beaches of Madagascar, situated on the South East coast of the island on a sheltered, forest-fringed bay. It’s ideal for those who want to escape the hustle and bustle of your typical holiday resort. There is one small hotel, the Manafiafy Beach & Rainforest […]
Mahavelona (beach) — near the town of Mahavelona, on the mouth of the Onibe River, on the northeast coast of Madagascar is this beautiful beach. Thanks to the reef system about 150 meters off the coast, the beach is protected from rough seas, and the offshore water is perfectly calm as a result. Ideal for […]
Lisy Art Gallery (Route de Mausolée, Antananarivo) – despite its name, this is a shop that sells various local souvenirs, gifts, toys, embroidery and ceramics. Lisy Art Gallery is popular among foreign tourists and is especially recommended to anyone who do not like bargaining. A clothing store and a lunch restaurant belonging to the same […]
Lemurs Park (Highway RN 1 towards Imeritsiatosika, Katsaoka) – located just west of the capital, within a 5-hectare nature reserve, one can observe nine species of lemur, including the vulnerable lesser bamboo lemur and the endangered crowned sifaka. These charismatic primates are free-roaming, and can be seen at amazingly close quarters on a guided […]
Is’Art Galerie (Rue Vottori Françoise, Antananarivo 101) –this is the capital’s only contemporary gallery. Founded in 1999 as a workshop and exhibition space, the gallery instructs local children in various creative disciplines and helps artists to promote their work. Here, you can see the finest Malagasy painting, photography, sculpture and design showcased alongside foreign […]
Île Sainte-Marie (beach) — Nosy Boraha, or Île Sainte-Marie, is an island off Madagascar’s northeast coast. Near the main town of Ambodifotatra, the pirates’ cemetery includes graves marked with skull and crossbones. Off the south coast, Île aux Nattes and Ilôts aux Sables are tiny islands with coral reefs and sea turtles. Antanandava Waterfall […]
Île aux Nattes (beach) – a.k.a. Nosy Nato, this is a small 3-kilometer-wide island located at the southern end of Sante Marie – towards the northeast part of the island (a 55-minute flight from the capital). If you are looking for a typical tropical paradise, this is your best bet. The island had a wide […]