Madagascar

Madagascar's long isolation has produced extraordinary biodiversity, including wildlife found nowhere else on Earth.

Country

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Useful facts for planning

Guide type Country

In this guide

Why go

Capital: Antananarivo

Currency: Malagasy Ariary (MGA)

Languages: Malagasy & French

Best time: Apr–Oct

Weather: Tropical coast, temperate highlands and drier south

Top attractions: Avenue of the Baobabs • Nosy Be • Isalo • Andasibe • Tsingy de Bemaraha

Nature: rainforests • baobabs • coral reefs • mountains • unique wildlife

Quick fact: Madagascar's long isolation has produced extraordinary biodiversity, including wildlife found nowhere else on Earth.