Antananarivo
Explore Madagascar’s capital, its historic upper town, markets, culture and surrounding landscapes.
Explore Madagascar by region
From eastern rainforests and southern canyons to western baobabs, northern islands and the cultural heart of the Central Highlands, Madagascar offers remarkably different journeys. Choose a region below to explore its parks, towns and landscapes.
Central Highlands of Madagascar
Discover Madagascar’s cultural heart, characterised by terraced rice fields, historic towns, traditional architecture and the lively capital of Antananarivo. The Highlands are also the starting point for many overland journeys across the island.
Antsirabe
A relaxed Highland city known for its thermal heritage, colourful rickshaws and surrounding volcanic countryside.
Ambositra
Discover one of Madagascar’s centres of traditional woodcarving, handicrafts and Highland culture.
Ambohimanga
Visit one of Madagascar’s most important royal and cultural sites in the hills outside Antananarivo.
Eastern Madagascar
Eastern Madagascar is a world of tropical rainforest, endemic wildlife, waterways and Indian Ocean islands. It is one of the best regions for travellers hoping to encounter Madagascar’s famous lemurs.
Andasibe
One of Madagascar’s most accessible rainforest destinations and one of the best places to hear and see the iconic indri.
Sainte-Marie Island
Tropical beaches, lush vegetation and seasonal humpback whale watching on Madagascar’s east coast.
Masoala National Park
Remote rainforest, exceptional biodiversity and coastal landscapes in one of Madagascar’s wildest regions.
Akanin’ny Nofy
Rainforest and wildlife along the Pangalanes Canal, offering a peaceful nature experience in eastern Madagascar.
Northern Madagascar
Northern Madagascar combines tropical islands, limestone landscapes, rainforest, wildlife and some of the country’s finest beaches.
Nosy Be
Madagascar’s best-known island destination, combining beaches, marine experiences and excursions to neighbouring islands.
Antsiranana
A spectacular northern base surrounded by bays, mountains, beaches and dramatic natural landscapes.
Ankarana
Explore limestone formations, caves, forests and wildlife in one of northern Madagascar’s most distinctive reserves.
Amber Mountain
A lush mountain rainforest known for waterfalls, crater lakes, reptiles and endemic wildlife.
Nosy Komba
A peaceful volcanic island near Nosy Be, combining village life, forest and tropical coastline.
Southern Madagascar
Southern Madagascar offers one of the country’s great overland journeys, combining rainforest, mountains, sandstone canyons, wildlife, traditional communities and the dry landscapes of the southwest.
Isalo National Park
Sandstone canyons, natural pools and spectacular hiking make Isalo one of Madagascar’s most iconic national parks.
Ranomafana National Park
A biodiverse rainforest protecting numerous lemur, reptile, bird and amphibian species.
Andringitra National Park
Mountains, valleys and challenging trails make Andringitra one of Madagascar’s great trekking destinations.
Ambalavao
A charming Highland town surrounded by mountains, vineyards and traditional Malagasy culture.
Ifaty
Beaches, coral reefs and Madagascar’s extraordinary spiny forest on the country’s southwest coast.
Western Madagascar
Western Madagascar is home to some of the island’s most recognisable landscapes, including giant baobabs, dry forests and the spectacular limestone formations of Tsingy de Bemaraha.
Morondava
The gateway to western Madagascar’s baobab landscapes, Kirindy Forest and Tsingy adventures.
Avenue of the Baobabs
Walk among Madagascar’s monumental baobab trees in one of the country’s most famous landscapes.
Tsingy de Bemaraha
Dramatic limestone pinnacles, suspended bridges and adventurous trails in western Madagascar.
Kirindy Reserve
A dry deciduous forest famous for nocturnal wildlife, lemurs and opportunities to encounter the fossa.
Tsiribihina River
Travel through remote western landscapes on a river journey that can be combined with the Tsingy and Morondava.
Plan your Madagascar journey
Use these destinations as a starting point. Our local team can combine the regions and experiences that suit your interests, travel dates and pace.
