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  • View of the Presidential Palace makes for a great photo opportunity while on your Madagascar vacation.
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When travelling on a Madagascar vacation, situated inland, about 145 km (90 mi) from Madagascar’s east coast Antananarivo, the country’s capital and its largest city. Unlike many other capitals found in southern Africa, Antananarivo was already considered a major city before colonialism reached Madagascar.

Antananarivo was founded in the early 1600s and earned the name “The City of the Thousand” from the number of soldiers that were assigned to guard it. The city was captured by the French in 1895 bringing it into France’s Madagascar protectorate. When Madagascar achieved independence in 1960, Antananarivo remained the capital city and began to grow at a rapid pace.

Today, Antananarivo serves as Madagascar’s administrative, communications and economic centre and is divided into three different levels that are linked by stairways. First, there is the Downtown area that features the Avenue de l’Indéndence, a broad shopping centre with a market at the upper end. Next is the “Plateau du Colbert” located in the middle of the cliffs, and finally, the old city in the upper town where palaces, cathedrals and many ancient noble families are found on a Madagascar vacation.

Antananarivo is a unique city offering equally unique architecture. It is not uncommon to see a blend of wooden houses and modern office buildings as well as structures built in a traditional French colonial style. The best way to experience this capital city is on foot allowing for opportunities to visit markets and to see the sights when travelling to Madagascar.

 

 

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Antananarivo, Madagascar

  • Madagascar Rainforests & Rivers: Antananarivo, Andasibe, Mandrare & More

    FIRST-CLASS | PRIVATE-GUIDED: Your first night on the island of Madagascar will be spent in the capital city of Antananarivo, ‘Tana’, as the locals call it. Next will be the opportunities to see the largest lemur, the Indri, and a visit to Lemur Island with its habituated lemur species. Lastly, you will walk the Sacred Forest in search of ring tailed lemurs, and then experience the traditions of the local Antandroy tribe.
    Duration:
    10 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 6,198
    Trip Type:
    Active & Adventurous, Bucket List Travel Ideas, Private Experiences, Safaris Worldwide
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  • 1000 Views of Madagascar: Antananarivo, Andasibe, Ranomafana & More

    MODERATE: | SMALL GROUP: Spend 12 days uncovering the uniqueness of Madagascar, home to a wide variety of birds, orchids and animals. Take in the incredible scenery and enjoy the abundant wildlife available here.
    Duration:
    12 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 3,714
    Trip Type:
    Active & Adventurous, Classics (Bestsellers), Small Group Touring
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  • Northern Madagascar Exploration: Diego Suarez, Ankarana, Nosy Komba & More

    FIRST-CLASS | PRIVATE-GUIDED: Head southeast to Madagascar to explore rainforests and experience one of Africa’s great frontiers. Travelling across the island, you’ll experience the crowded culture of the capital Tana, explore fascinating cave formations in Ankarana, and search for black lemurs in the jungles of Nosy Komba.
    Duration:
    10 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 5,027
    Trip Type:
    Active & Adventurous, Private Experiences, Safaris Worldwide
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  • Nosy Be Escape

    FIRST-CLASS | TAILOR-MADE: Head to a private island paradise off the coast of Madagascar to experience quintessential barefoot luxury. On this Madagascar vacation to Constance Tsarabanjina, you’ll enjoy first-class eco-friendly accommodations in a gorgeous environment, surrounded by white-sandy beaches, azure waters, and the bountiful growth of the rainforest.
    Duration:
    6 Days
    Prices From:
    AU$ 5,362
    Trip Type:
    Beach & Island Escapes, Tailor-made Travel Ideas
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