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Found nowhere else on Earth โ€” lemurs, towering baobabs and bizarre spiny forests, plus idyllic island beaches. Madagascar is a wildlife wonderland adrift in the Indian Ocean.

eVisa ๐Ÿ“… Best: Aprโ€“Nov ๐Ÿ’ต $90/day avg
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Capital
Antananarivo
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Currency
Malagasy Ariary (MGA)
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Language
Malagasy, French
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Best time
Aprโ€“Nov
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Visa
Visa on arrival / eVisa
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Avg daily budget
$40 โ€“ $320
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Safety
Use normal caution
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Main airport
Antananarivo (TNR)
Overview

Why travellers love Madagascar

The Avenue of the Baobabs, lemur-filled national parks like Andasibe, the surreal Tsingy and the beaches of Nosy Be are the highlights.

Travel is slow and roads rough, but the unique nature is unmatched.

Where to go

Top places in Madagascar

The destinations worth building your trip around.

Avenue of the Baobabs

Avenue of the Baobabs

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Iconic giant trees at sunset.

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Andasibe

Andasibe

๐Ÿ—“ 1โ€“2 days

Rainforest and the indri lemur.

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Tsingy de Bemaraha

Tsingy de Bemaraha

๐Ÿ—“ 2 days

A surreal limestone stone forest.

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Nosy Be

Nosy Be

๐Ÿ—“ 2โ€“3 days

Island beaches and snorkelling.

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Plan day by day

Madagascar itineraries

Ready-made routes โ€” tap a duration to see the plan.

Route
Avenue of the Baobabs โ†’ Andasibe โ†’ Tsingy de Bemaraha
Trip length
5 days
Est. budget
$200 โ€“ $1,600
1–2

Avenue of the Baobabs

Iconic giant trees at sunset.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Nature ยท Iconic ยท Photography
3–4

Andasibe

Rainforest and the indri lemur.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Nature ยท Adventure
5

Tsingy de Bemaraha

A surreal limestone stone forest.

๐Ÿ—“ 1 dayโœจ Adventure ยท Nature
Route
Avenue of the Baobabs โ†’ Andasibe โ†’ Tsingy de Bemaraha โ†’ Nosy Be
Trip length
7 days
Est. budget
$280 โ€“ $2,240
1–2

Avenue of the Baobabs

Iconic giant trees at sunset.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Nature ยท Iconic ยท Photography
3–4

Andasibe

Rainforest and the indri lemur.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Nature ยท Adventure
5–6

Tsingy de Bemaraha

A surreal limestone stone forest.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Adventure ยท Nature
7

Nosy Be

Island beaches and snorkelling.

๐Ÿ—“ 1 dayโœจ Beach ยท Relax ยท Honeymoon
Route
Avenue of the Baobabs โ†’ Andasibe โ†’ Tsingy de Bemaraha โ†’ Nosy Be
Trip length
10 days
Est. budget
$400 โ€“ $3,200
1–3

Avenue of the Baobabs

Iconic giant trees at sunset.

๐Ÿ—“ 3 daysโœจ Nature ยท Iconic ยท Photography
4–6

Andasibe

Rainforest and the indri lemur.

๐Ÿ—“ 3 daysโœจ Nature ยท Adventure
7–8

Tsingy de Bemaraha

A surreal limestone stone forest.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Adventure ยท Nature
9–10

Nosy Be

Island beaches and snorkelling.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Beach ยท Relax ยท Honeymoon
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Visa & entry

Madagascar visa requirements

Visa required?
Visa on arrival or eVisa for all
Allowed stay
Up to 90 days
Visa on arrival
Yes (all nationalities)
eVisa
Yes
Passport validity
6 months
Visa type
eVisa
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Visa rules change frequently. Almost all visitors get a visa on arrival or e-Visa; an onward ticket is required. Always verify with the official Madagascar immigration / e-visa website before travelling.

Full Madagascar visa guide โ†’Use the visa checker โ†’
Money

Madagascar budget guide

Budget

$40/day
  • Hostels & guesthouses
  • Local food & markets
  • Public transport
  • Free sights & nature

Luxury

$320+/day
  • 4โ€“5โ˜… hotels & resorts
  • Fine dining
  • Private transfers
  • Premium experiences
Full Madagascar budget guide โ†’
Things to do

Top attractions in Madagascar

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Avenue of the Baobabs

Ancient giants lining a dirt road.

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Lemurs

Dozens of species found only here.

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Tsingy de Bemaraha

Razor-sharp limestone pinnacles.

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Nosy Be

Turquoise water and spice plantations.

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Endemic wildlife

Chameleons and spiny forests.

Blog

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