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Things to Do in Madagascar

There are 44 attractions in Madagascar. Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park, unique limestone 'tsingy' formations and endemic wildlife reserve, is the most popular.

Most Popular By Name
Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park
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Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park
Unique limestone 'tsingy' formations and endemic wildlife reserve
Park
Nosy Be
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Nosy Be
Tropical island known for beaches and diving
Island
Andasibe-Mantadia National Park
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Andasibe-Mantadia National Park
Rainforest park home to indri lemurs and biodiversity
Park
Isalo National Park
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Isalo National Park
Eroded sandstone canyons, natural pools, and endemic wildlife
Park
Ranomafana National Park
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Ranomafana National Park
Montane rainforest reserve with hot springs and lemurs
Park
Ambohimanga
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Ambohimanga
Sacred royal hill and historic Merina palace complex
Archaeological Site
Masoala National Park
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Masoala National Park
Peninsula rainforest park protecting diverse marine and terrestrial species
Park
Nosy Boraha
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Nosy Boraha
Historic pirate island with beaches and whale-watching
Island
Ankarana Special Reserve
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Ankarana Special Reserve
Limestone plateau with caves, tsingy, and endemic fauna
Building
Montagne d'Ambre National Park
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Montagne d'Ambre National Park
Volcanic rainforest known for waterfalls and wildlife
Park
Maromokotro
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Maromokotro
Madagascar's highest mountain peak in northern massif
Mountain
Lake Alaotra
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Lake Alaotra
Largest Malagasy freshwater lake, important bird habitat
Lake
Marojejy National Park
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Marojejy National Park
Steep rainforest park with rare biodiversity and trails
Park
Betsiboka River
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Betsiboka River
Major river flowing through northwestern Madagascar's plains
Stream
Andohahela National Park
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Andohahela National Park
Dry-to-rainforest national park with striking biodiversity transitions
Park
Andringitra National Park
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Andringitra National Park
Granite massif park famed for rugged peaks and hikes
Park
Mangoky River
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Mangoky River
Major southwest Madagascar river flowing to Mangoky Delta
Stream
Rova of Antananarivo
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Rova of Antananarivo
Historic royal palace complex overlooking Antananarivo
Palace
Ankaratra
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Ankaratra
Volcanic mountain range in central Madagascar
Mountains
Lake Tsimanampetsotsa
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Lake Tsimanampetsotsa
Alkaline lake in Madagascar with endemic wildlife
Lake
Nosy Mangabe
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Nosy Mangabe
Small Malagasy island reserve famous for aye-aye lemurs
Island
Madagascar
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Madagascar
Island nation off southeast Africa with unique biodiversity
Island
Lake Ihotry
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Lake Ihotry
Large saline lake in southwestern Madagascar's dry region
Lake
Tsingy de Namoroka National Park
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Tsingy de Namoroka National Park
Karst limestone Tsingy formations and deciduous forest reserve
National Park
Baie de Baly National Park
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Baie de Baly National Park
Dry-forest national park in Madagascar, home to lemurs
Park
Lake Tritriva
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Lake Tritriva
Crater lake near Antsirabe, steep-sided and sacred
Lake
Kirindy Mitea National Park
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Kirindy Mitea National Park
Dry deciduous forest reserve harboring endemic baobabs and lemurs
National Park
Midongy du sud National Park
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Midongy du sud National Park
Madagascar national park protecting rainforest and endemic species
Park
Zombitse-Vohibasia National Park
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Zombitse-Vohibasia National Park
Madagascar national park preserving dry forest and endemic species
Park
Lake Kinkony
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Lake Kinkony
Large seasonal lake in Madagascar, key waterbird habitat
Lake
Île aux Nattes
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Île aux Nattes
Small tropical island off Madagascar's east coast
Island
Nosy Hara National Park
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Nosy Hara National Park
Small marine national park famous for diving and islets
Island
Nosy Mitsio
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Nosy Mitsio
Island group off northwest Madagascar with coral reefs
Island
Lake Itasy
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Lake Itasy
Volcanic lake in central Madagascar, reed-fringed shores
Lake
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Marohazo
Mountain
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Nosy Berafia
Small tropical island off Madagascar's northwest coast
Island
Nosy Sakatia
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Nosy Sakatia
Reef-fringed island popular for snorkeling
Island
Nosy Ve
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Nosy Ve
Small island with red sand beaches
Island
Nosy Ve-Androka National Park
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Nosy Ve-Androka National Park
Madagascan marine park with reefs and seabird colonies
National Park
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Mikea National Park
Dry forest reserve protecting endemic wildlife and baobabs
Park
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Sahamalaza National Park
Coastal national park protecting endemic wildlife and forests
National Park
Nosy Tanikely National Park
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Nosy Tanikely National Park
Small island marine park with coral reefs
National Park
Andrefana Dry Forests
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Andrefana Dry Forests
Dry deciduous forests with unique Malagasy biodiversity
Nature Reserve
Rainforests of the Atsinanana
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Rainforests of the Atsinanana
Exceptional Madagascar rainforests harboring unique endemic species
Nature Reserve