Return to main article

When to Go

Daytime temperatures range from the low 50’s to the mid 80’s throughout the year; avoid the rainy season, which lasts from January through March.

How to Get There

Air France has connecting flights via Paris. T+L recommends hiring a guide service (see below) to arrange land travel.

Visas

Visas are required; contact the Madagascar Embassy. 202/265-5525.

Tour Operator

Explore, Inc.

888/596-6377; exploreafrica.net; two-week tours from $5,000 per person.

Where to Stay and Eat

Anjajavy L’Hôtel

Located in the heart of the Menabe Sakalava territory, 90 miles north of Majunga. 33-1/44-69-15-00 (Paris reservations office); anjajavy.com; doubles for three nights from $1,661, including private plane transfer.

Le Domaine de Fontenay

202 Antsiranana, Joffreville; 261-33/ 113-4581; lefontenay-madagascar.com; doubles from $238.

Relais de la Reine

Ranohira, Isalo; 261-20/223-3623; doubles from $100.

Tsara Komba

Southern Nosy Komba; 261-33/148-2320; tsarakomba.com; doubles from $238.

Vakôna Forest Lodge

Panoramic views. Near Andasibe; 261-20/222-1394; hotel-vakona.com; doubles from $154.

National Parks

Exact directions to national parks are best provided by tourism offices in Madagascar. English-speaking guide services are available in all parks, and strongly recommended for first-time visitors.

Analamazaotra Special Reserve

Near Andasibe

Isalo National Park

Near the village of Ranohira.

Mantadia National Park

Near Andasibe.

Montagne d’Ambre National Park

Southwest of Joffreville.

Ranomafana National Park

Outside Ambodiamontana, a town west of Ranomafana.

Environmental Foundation

Tany Meva

A national, community-based nonprofit that works to protect Madagascar’s wilderness. tanymeva.org.mg.

Copyright © 2009, American Express Publishing. All rights reserved.

Visit our other American Express Publishing Web sites:
Food & Wine | Departures | T+L GOLF | T+L Family | SkyGuide | Executive Travel

SUBSCRIPTIONS: Manage Your Subscription | International | Billing | Change Your Address or E-mail

Advertise | Contact Us | Site Map | RSS Feeds

View Website Terms and Conditions and Privacy Statement of American Express Publishing Corporation. Users of this site agree to be bound by the terms of the American Express Publishing Corporation Website Terms and Conditions. Copyright © 1997 - 2008 American Express Publishing Corporation. All Rights Reserved.