Madagascar, an island of a thousand faces

Ancient baobabs, lemurs you won't find anywhere else, turquoise coastlines and rolling highland scenery — come discover the Great Island for yourself.

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Why visit Madagascar?

Extraordinary biodiversity, dramatically varied landscapes and a genuinely warm welcome make Madagascar a destination unlike anywhere else.

Avenue of the Baobabs, Madagascar

Nature like nowhere else

Over 90% of Madagascar's plant and animal species exist nowhere else on the planet — starting with its lemurs and its iconic baobab trees.

Beach on Nosy Be, Madagascar

Unspoiled beaches

Nosy Be, Sainte-Marie and the island's southern coast serve up white sand and turquoise water that still feel wonderfully uncrowded.

Ring-tailed lemur, endemic to Madagascar

Endemic wildlife

Lemurs, chameleons, tenrecs and a huge variety of rare birds inhabit the forests and national parks scattered across the country.

Must-see destinations

A first look at the places that anchor a great Madagascar itinerary.

View of Antananarivo, capital of Madagascar

Antananarivo

Madagascar's hillside capital, home to a royal palace and lively, colourful markets.

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Beach on Nosy Be

Nosy Be

The "perfumed island" — dreamy beaches paired with colourful reefs just offshore.

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Indri indri in the Andasibe rainforest

Andasibe-Mantadia

Home turf of the Indri indri, the largest living lemur, deep in a lush rainforest.

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Canyons of Isalo National Park

Isalo National Park

Spectacular canyons, natural swimming pools and a landscape unlike anywhere else in Madagascar.

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Avenue of the Baobabs near Morondava

Avenue of the Baobabs

Madagascar's most photographed spot, just outside Morondava.

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Namorona River in Ranomafana National Park

Ranomafana

Steamy rainforest, natural hot springs and some of the best lemur-spotting in the country.

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