Pan Africa Tourism Board (PATBOARD)
Eastern rainforest reserves position Madagascar as a world-leading biodiversity destination with iconic lemur encounters and conservation travel.
From the ring-tailed lemurs of Anja Reserve to the elusive indri of Andasibe, Madagascar is the only place on earth to see these extraordinary primates - each species more charismatic than the last.
Ancient Grandidier's baobabs line a dusty road near Morondava - their massive silhouettes against the sunset are among the most photographed natural scenes in Africa.
A UNESCO site of razor-sharp limestone pinnacles rising up to 70 metres - navigated via suspension bridges, harnesses, and ladders in one of the world's most extraordinary geological formations.
April to October (dry season). September-October is best for lemur activity and hatching season. November-March is hot and rainy with cyclone risk. Whale season: July-September.
Ivato International Airport (TNR) in Antananarivo - direct flights from Paris, Nairobi, and Johannesburg. Visa on arrival available for most nationalities (30-day validity).
Anjajavy le Lodge (luxury private reserve) and Miavana by Time + Tide (private island) for ultra-luxury. Mantadia Lodge at Andasibe for rainforest immersion. Budget guesthouses in all major towns.
