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| Madagascar Travel Guide for backpackers |
| The luxuriant forests of Madagascar are alive with strange animals and rich with flora found only in this unique environment. Although under threat from rampant deforestation, there is still time to explore the jungle paradise where creatures you have only seen on before documentaries and nature films, live and breathe before your astounded eyes. If you prefer, you can dive the crystalline waters and see the magnificent underwater marine kingdom and exquisite coral reefs, or just lie on the beach soaking up the sun. |
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The Parc Botanique et Zoologique de Tsimbazaza - If for any reason you couldn’t make it into the forests or national parks, check out this botanical park in Antananarivo to see some of the ‘canned’ goods, such as lemurs, ai-ai’s, and other rare species of indigenous animal and plant life.
Antananarivo – Apart from the zoo, Tana has the Andravoahangy Market, a busy craft market where you can see the people creating their wares, as well as being a good place for accommodation.
Nosy Be – If living with nature in its most basic form is not your scene, then take a look at Madagascar's premier resort island with its restaurants and nightspots for a more mod cons complete and comfortable holiday.
Parc National de Montagne d'Ambre – Nearly 45,000 acres of a prominent volcanic massif make up Madagascar's most visited attraction, created in 1958 as a preserve of the biological treasures found in the area.
Reserve Naturelle Integrale des Tsingy de Bemaraha – with a name like this it is no wonder UNESCO pronounced it a World Heritage Site, but seriously, the wildlife and scenic beauty of this area is quite spectacular |
 DAILY BUDGET in MADAGASCAR - As Madagascar is not a very expensive destination, a backpacker could conceivably get by on US$10-15 for rudimentary but clean accommodation and food in the country areas of Madagascar, which will double in Tana. US$30-50 a day will give excellent lodging and equally excellent meals. |
| If you want to miss the oppressive humidity of summer in November through to March, which coincidently is also the hurricane season, rather plan your trip over April through to October. Madagascar is an island of holidays and festivals, and apart from the usual Easter and Christmas celebrations, it is worthwhile to be in the country over May/June to see the Donia, which is a festival of traditional music. |
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