Things to do in Madagascar

Top Madagascar Attractions

Things to Do in Madagascar


Top Attractions in Madagascar

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  • Thomas G
    Amsterdam, The Netherlands1 688 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Lokobe is a good day trip in Nosy Be, where you first go to a village, from where you take the canoe to the next village, which can be a bit rough for around 40 minutes. When at the village you want 10 minutes to go to the park and then you will try to find different wildlife species.
    On our trip we found many birds and lizards. We found a giant hognose snake and a Madagascar ground boa (not a boa constrictor, which lives in South America) very close. We also found some very small and big chameleon species. For lemurs, we found 3 groups of black lemurs, a Claire's mouse lemur sleeping and 4 Nosy Be sportive lemurs sleeping in trees.
    Afterwards we had a lunch in the first village (a very tasty one!) before heading back to the first village by canoe. On the way bay we had a motor on our boat but that is not for everyone. This is a fantastic day trip, you should absolutely do when in Nosy Be.
    Written 21 February 2024
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  • Thomas G
    Amsterdam, The Netherlands1 688 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This is the iconic view of the amazing baobab trees in Western Madagascar. It can be a bit crowded with tourists during sunset, but not annoying. I would recommend on coming here during the day when it is not crowded (for example when heading to Tsingy de Bemaraha or Kirindy Forest when you pass this sight) and during sunset with the best views. I also recommend walking the whole path first, which is around 250 meters) and then take place at the field next to the beginning for the best views. This is a great sight when in the west of Madagascar.
    Written 20 February 2024
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  • Thomas G
    Amsterdam, The Netherlands1 688 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The views of all the locations in Isalo are great. You should absolutely visit Namaza Canyon with the Black and Blue pool, the Cascade des Nymphs and the Piscine Naturelle. The canyon also offers the best chances of Isalo to find ring-tailed lemurs, Red-fronted lemurs and Verreaux's sifakas, although not guaranteed. The views of this hike are just amazing and you can have a swim or 2 in the different pools. An other thing to visit is the Canyon des Makis and (when opened) the Canyon des Rats. These are impressive canyons with very cool rock formations. I recommend to do both Canyon des Makis and Namaza Canyon on different days, when visiting Isalo. You can see the Window of Isalo, but for me that is not that important. The canyons were more green than expected.
    Written 20 February 2024
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  • Lynly A H
    Toronto, Canada89 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Highly recommend this reserve. Easy drive from Tana and once there you walk along comfortable paths with a guide experiencing multiple encounters with varieties of lemur. Easy viewing and great experience.
    Written 28 November 2023
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  • Alfredo R
    Olhao, Portugal92 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful island with many green turtles feeding right in front of the beach.

    Calm environment, no mass tourism, and amazing lunch at the beach.
    Written 13 November 2022
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  • Thomas G
    Amsterdam, The Netherlands1 688 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    I will be talking about the Mantadia section, which is a nice forest consisting of many big trees. You will hear many indris, but finding them is a bit rough here. There are good chances of finding other lemurs though as the black and white ruffed lemurs, red-bellied lemurs, common brown lemurs, diademed sifakas and bamboo lemurs. The hikes are pretty easy and this is one of the great parks of Madagascar. You can combine this day with Analamazaotra section.
    Written 20 February 2024
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  • Discover633176
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Excellent visit, driver was great park was beautiful and worth visiting, some of the landscaping were spectacular and breathtaking
    Written 27 February 2024
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  • ETILAND TOUR MADAGASCAR
    Antananarivo, Madagascar5 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    It was a huge adventure to sightsee this awesome rock forest and a great challenge for the hiking lovers,photography lovers and the animal lovers.
    Written 31 January 2024
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  • Thomas G
    Amsterdam, The Netherlands1 688 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The park offers some great views from the rocks, especially during sunset and you can find a lot of chameleons, but the absolute highlight is the amount of ring-tailed lemurs. There are so many and there is no chance not to find them during your hikes. The tend to come close, but they will not touch you or anything, which makes this is a great place to visit.
    Written 20 February 2024
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  • kathy19444
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    In November 2023 I had an incredible trip to Masoala National Park, organized by Lauriot, from "Visit Masoala" (visit.masoala@gmail.com). He was fantastic in arranging everything. The wildlife sightings were a highlight – we saw the elusive red-ruffed lemur and countless colorful chameleons. The guide was excellent at spotting these creatures in the dense rainforest.

    The beaches were pristine and tranquil, especially the golden sands of Nosy Mangabe. Snorkeling in the clear waters, we saw vibrant coral and a variety of fish. It felt like a slice of paradise.

    Huge thanks to Lauriot for making this trip seamless and memorable. For anyone thinking of visiting Madagascar, I highly recommend getting in touch with him (visit.masoala@gmail.com) You won't be disappointed!
    Written 13 March 2024
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  • Relax77119
    6 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    We arrived at Nosy Be as part of two islands excursion. We visited Nosy Komba and Nosy Tanikely.

    First stop Nosy Tanikely in Malagasian the name means "Little Island". This is an underwater and land reserve.

    After another early tender (7.30am!) we reach this small island by speed boat!
    Here we had plenty of snorkelling time. There were a lot of well preserved reefs with plenty of fish species. After 2 hours in the water we took the boat to Nosy Komba.
    This is the island where we found most of the animals living in Madagascar. There are lemurs, chamelons, snakes, turtles. Lemurs jump on your back and allow to take photo (as you can see). You must have a banana of course…. 🍌
    Hubby also had photo with a snake🐍 😱.
    On Nosy Komba we had a lovely lunch over looking the ocean.
    A very interesting village located between rocks.

    Madagascar Madex
    Written 10 February 2024
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  • Bevoto V
    25 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    he park is located a few kilometers from the village of Ranomafana. Obligatory to have a guide with included the sighter who will take care of finding the lemurs including the endangered lemurs.
    Here you can find various species of lemurs, geckos, mongooses, spiders and butterflies, as well as a beautiful and spectacular vegetation.
    Trekking through the Park forest of about 7km with the possibility of swimming in a natural river pool with attached waterfall. Rano Mafana is supposed to mean "Hot Water" in Malagasy, but it depends on the time you go.
    Obligatory stop
    Written 28 December 2019
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