Madagascar is one of the most incredible countries in the world. It has a rich history, beautiful landscapes and friendly people who welcome you with open arms. The country has been inhabited by humans for centuries and was once home to some of our oldest civilizations on Earth before Europeans arrived and began colonizing it. 

Madagascar is a fantastic place to visit, with so much natural beauty and history, this island off the coast of Africa has something for everyone. Check out these travel destinations!

Visit Isalo National Park & Hike

Isalo National Park is a great place to see wildlife and other animals. There are many species of lemur which are native to Madagascar. There are also many other animals that you can see here, like elephants, chimpanzees, monkeys and even warthogs! The park has various landscapes, including grassy plains, forested hillsides and wetlands.

There are several hiking trails in Isalo National Park, so you can hike up into the mountains or down into the valleys, where you will find more wildlife than ever.

Walk Along the Avenue of the Baobabs

This is the way to go if you’re looking to see the best things in Madagascar. The Avenue of Baobabs is located near Morondava and takes visitors on a scenic drive through an area covered with baobab trees.

There are different ways to get there: one can take a taxi or bus from Antananarivo or fly into Nosy Be Airport, then take one of several daily flights that depart from there.

Once you arrive at your destination, make sure you stop by some of the shops along Avenue de Baobabs where local artisans sell their wares, such as wooden bowls made from tree branches!

Wonder at Tsingy of Bemaraha Strict Nature Reserve

The Tsingy of Bemaraha Strict Nature Reserve is a series of limestone pinnacles that rise from the rainforest floor. It’s home to many unique species of animals and plants, including lemurs, monkeys, birds and butterflies.

French president Georges Pompidou established the reserve in 1974 as a national park to protect its biodiversity and help preserve Madagascar’s natural resources for future generations. Today it is one of the largest parks in Madagascar, with an area exceeding 849 square kilometres (350 square miles).

In addition to its beauty as an untouched wilderness full of wildlife, it also has some cultural attractions, including religious sites where visitors can see ancient petroglyphs etched into rocks or visit villages where locals live their lives like you would find anywhere else on Earth—on top of these cliffs where they have lived since time immemorial!

Visit Antsirabe

Antsirabe is the second largest city in Madagascar and a great place to visit for shopping, sightseeing and eating. It has a population of around 100,000 and is located on the coast near Mahajanga. Antsirabe has many sights that you can see while visiting this city, including:

• The Cathedral of Our Lady of Mercy (also known as Notre Dame de l’Immaculée Conception). This church was built in 1878 by French missionaries who came from France to convert locals to Christianity. It’s still used today by Catholics and Protestants from all over Madagascar because it’s so beautiful!
• The National Museum houses artefacts from the past centuries, including weapons used during wars against Britain during colonization days when they ruled over many lands now known as the Malagasy Republic but still called “Madagascar”.

Enjoy the Sand & Sea of Nosy Be

If you’re looking for a quiet island surrounded by turquoise waters and white sandy beaches, then Nosy Be might be the place for you. The island is home to the world’s largest vanilla plantation, which produces an aromatic substance in many desserts. The vanilla beans are harvested by hand and processed on-site before being shipped off to stores worldwide, where they are used as flavoring agents in ice creams, pastries and other foods.

Tour Andasibe-Mantadia National Park

Andasibe-Mantadia National Park is a protected area in Madagascar, home to over 10,000 species of plants and animals. The park also holds several types of animal behaviour that are not found anywhere else on Earth—like the lemur who lives there and has been known to use tools made out of leaves to hunt.

Hunt Chameleons in Central Highlands & Lac Alaotra

The Central Highlands and Lac Alaotra are great places to visit. They’re home to some of the most beautiful scenery in Madagascar, and they also have some great activities for visitors.

The Central Highlands cover an area of approximately 400 square miles, including Mount Karthala and its surrounding areas. This area is known for its rich biodiversity. It contains many different species of animals, such as lemurs, chameleons, owls and other birds of prey like vultures which can be seen soaring overhead whenever you’re hiking through the forest or visiting one of many waterfalls along your way back down into town! You’ll also come across many plants, including baobabs (which look like upside-down trees) or palm trees if you’re lucky enough not to see any snakes while exploring here!

Lac Alaotra Lake is located just outside Antananarivo city, so it makes sense why everyone wants to go there at least once during their stay here since it’s such an impressive sight in its own right. But just because this place has been discovered doesn’t mean we should stop looking further into what else might lie beyond its borders.

Meet Madagascar Top Hunter at Kirindy National Park

Kirindy Mitea National Park is a protected area in Madagascar. It was created to protect the island’s environment and wildlife, including many species of animals and plants. Many different types of vegetation can also be found there, including rainforests, dry deciduous forests and savanna grasslands.

The park covers an area of about 1 million hectares (2 million acres).

Learn Madagascar History at Antananarivo (Tana)

Antananarivo (Tana) is the capital city of Madagascar, located on the eastern coast. The city is home to many museums and monuments. It’s also known as “the City of 1000 Hills” because over 1 million people live within its borders!

In addition to being one of the largest cities in Africa, Antananarivo has an impressive history dating back thousands of years when migrants first founded it from what is now known as East Africa. Today you can visit sites like Fort Dauphin and Fort Saint Louis, built during this time by settlers fleeing persecution at home or elsewhere due to their skin colour or religious beliefs.

Watch Sifakas Dance in Zombie-Vohibasia National Park

The park is located in the island’s northwest, on the northwest coast of Madagascar. The best time to visit is from October through May, when it’s more relaxed and pleasant than during the hot, dry season (July-August).

The easiest way to get there: There are no direct flights or ferries between Madagascar and mainland Africa; however, you can fly into Antananarivo, which has a good airport with connections available for other destinations in western Africa as Dakar or Abidjan. From Antananarivo, you can take a minibus taxi (more expensive) or charter bus (less expensive) into Zombitse-Vohibasia National Park via Mananara Nord Forest Reserve.

A car ride between Antananarivo and Vohibasia Village takes 2 hours to reach via the Mananara Nord Forest Reserve, followed by a 3 hour’s drive past Morondava on Route Nationale 2. There are a variety of accommodations available at Vohibasia Village, including bungalows near riverside campsites like Spotting Safaris Campsite.

Visit Ifaty & Mangily Districts

Ifaty & Mangily Districts are located on the eastern coast of Madagascar, and they’re both small towns with beautiful beaches. Ifaty is a smaller town famous for its white sand beach, while Mangily has more options for tourists who want to shop or eat out at restaurants. Both have excellent hotels and restaurants to choose from if you’re looking for somewhere to stay while you’re in town!

Enjoy Madagascar Culture at Royal Hill of Ambohimanga

The Royal Hill of Ambohimanga is a UNESCO World Heritage Site once home to many ancient kings and queens. Today, it’s an important cultural centre for the Malagasy people and one of their most popular destinations. Though these kings and queens may not have built the hill, you can still see how they influenced their culture through structures such as this palace complex.

The architecture of this place has been preserved since its creation in 1560 by King Andrianjaka, who also founded Victoria Falls Dam across Lake Tanganyika on what is now known as Lake Rusizi River near Antananarivo city centre area, which makes up part of his wealth at that period but later used those funds toward building up other projects such as this palace complex on top overlooking all surrounding areas around him including nearby villages where he lived with his wife Queen Ranavalona II who ruled until 1761 when she died aged 27 after giving birth just months earlier!

Admire Beaches and Coral Reefs in (Tuléar) and Anakao Area

The Toliara area is a great place to visit for its beaches and coral reefs. This area has many activities to do, including hiking, mountain biking, bird watching, and more.

Anakao is also known as the diving capital of Madagascar, with many dive sites along its coast. This area offers excellent snorkelling opportunities as well.

Get Charmed by Ring-tailed Lemurs at Ranomafana National Park

The Ranomafana National Park is located northeast of Madagascar, near Antananarivo. It covers an area of 472 km2 and has approximately 250 people. 

The park is home to many types of wildlife, including lemurs, birds (eagles included), elephants and hippos; so if you’re into nature, this might be your place! Several waterfalls within its boundaries make for some great photo opportunities!

Conclusion

So there you have it, our top 15 things to do and visit in Madagascar. Whether you’re looking for adventure or relaxation, we’ve got something for everyone! If these destinations aren’t what you had in mind, check out our other articles on travelling to Madagascar.