Antananarivo
Fly to
Antananarivo
flying time
14 hours 20 minutes (via Johannesburg)
time difference
GMT +3 hours
Visas
Issued on arrival
Health Requirements
Yellow Fever certificate required if arriving from an endemic area
Best time to travel
April - November
Weather
Due to the size of the country, Madagascar experiences a range of climatic conditions. The heaviest rainfall tends to fall on the east coast and in the north particularly through the cyclone season between December and March. The highlands and parts of the south west remain fairly dry year round although sharp showers can be experienced in Fort Dauphin area.
Itineraries
Classic Madagascar
Highlights - Distinct geography; Diverse wildlife; Two thirds of the worlds chameleon species... Read more ...
The Lemurs of Madagascar with Dr Christoph Schwitzer - Group Tour
Highlights - Experience the unique flora and fauna of Madagascar; Accompanied throughout by primatologist and lemur expert; Visit three different... Read more ...
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Antananarivo is one of Africa's most beautiful and unique capitals. Built on and around twelve sacred hills are clusters of red clay houses and churches. The roads have a unique mix of cars, buses and local Malagasy pushing wheelbarrows piled high with their produce. The Zoma is one of Africa's biggest markets where you can purchase anything from fresh fruit to household goods. The market is especially busy on a Friday when local Malagasy come from long distances to catch up on the week's events.
Suggested Antananarivo Accommodation
Le Relaix Des Plateaux
The hotel is surrounded by exotic scents, palm trees, the colourful, delicate bougainvillea’s and purple Jacaranda trees whose flowers cover the ground like a purple carpet in November...
Pavillon de l'Emyrne
Built in 1930, this charming guest house has been lovingly restored by its current owners...
Royal Pallisandre
The Royal Palissandre is situated in the heart of Antananarivo, (affectionately known as ‘Tana’) the capital of Madagascar...
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First experience with A&K. Intended to ask various travel companies for quotes but Vicky (Agnew) was so good with her suggestions that we did not seek alternative quotations the suggested itinerary was excellent and helped us decide on a balanced and interesting holiday.
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