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'''Antananarivo, Tananarive or simply Tana is the capital of Madagascar. Most foreign visitors to the country will pass through the city as almost all international flights to the country connect with its nearby Ivato International Airport. This page include information on various city attractions, hotels and restaurants etc. If you are accessing this site within Madagascar, this page is open for editing. Feel free to add any local information here.'''
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'''Antananarivo, Tananarive or simply Tana is the capital of Madagascar. Most foreign visitors to the country will pass through the city as almost all international flights to the country connect with its nearby [[Ivato International Airport]]. This page includes information on various city attractions, hotels and restaurants etc.'''
  
 
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== Places to visit ==
 
== Places to visit ==
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*  [[Ambohijatovo Park]]
 
*  [[Ambohijatovo Park]]
 
* [[Akany Avoko Faravohitra]] - home for girls and young Malagasy females
 
* [[Akany Avoko Faravohitra]] - home for girls and young Malagasy females
 
  
 
== Day excursions ==
 
== Day excursions ==
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* [[CS Events]] outdoors equipment
 
* [[CS Events]] outdoors equipment
 
* [[TED]] GPS equipment, computers and security cameras
 
* [[TED]] GPS equipment, computers and security cameras
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* [[Supreme Center]] - a large shopping centre with computers and other technical equipment.
  
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== Overland transport ==
 
== Overland transport ==
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[[File:Eric RASOLOHERY 002.jpg|100px|left|link=Eric RASOLOHERY]]
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[[Eric RASOLOHERY]] is a taxi driver in Antananarivo sporting a vintage 1958 2CV in immaculate condition.<br clear="all">
  
 
[[File:Tana Taxi Driver Richard 002.jpg|100px|left|link=Tana Taxi Driver Richard Rakotobe]]  
 
[[File:Tana Taxi Driver Richard 002.jpg|100px|left|link=Tana Taxi Driver Richard Rakotobe]]  
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[[File:Tina Tana Taxi 008.jpg|100px|left|link=Tina Tana Taxi]]  
 
[[File:Tina Tana Taxi 008.jpg|100px|left|link=Tina Tana Taxi]]  
 
[[Tina Tana Taxi|Tina's Tana Taxi]] is one of only two or three female taxi drivers in Antananarivo who with a big smile and a good sense of humour will likely find you the quickest as well as the most entertaining route to your destination.<br clear="all">
 
[[Tina Tana Taxi|Tina's Tana Taxi]] is one of only two or three female taxi drivers in Antananarivo who with a big smile and a good sense of humour will likely find you the quickest as well as the most entertaining route to your destination.<br clear="all">
 
[[File:ADEMA shuttle bus 001.jpg|100px|left|link=ADEMA shuttle bus]]
 
The [[ADEMA shuttle bus]] is a convenient bus service operated by the airport authorities (''Aeroports de Madagascar'') stopping at various hotels in the city.<br clear="all">
 
  
 
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[[File:Antsirabe 128.jpg|100px|left|link=Madarail]]  
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[[File:Private Air Charters 002.jpg|100px|left|link=Private Charter Flights]] [[Private Charter Flights]] - various small private aircraft operators.<br clear="all"><br>
 
[[File:Private Air Charters 002.jpg|100px|left|link=Private Charter Flights]] [[Private Charter Flights]] - various small private aircraft operators.<br clear="all"><br>
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[[File:Tsaradia_logo.png|100px|left|link=Tsaradia|border]] [[Tsaradia]] - a domestic airline launched in 2018.<br clear="all"><br>
  
 
== Taxi-brousse stations in Antananarivo ==
 
== Taxi-brousse stations in Antananarivo ==
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32 rue de Russie, Isoraka<br>
 
32 rue de Russie, Isoraka<br>
 
Tel: +261 (0)20 22 21063<br>
 
Tel: +261 (0)20 22 21063<br>
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'''[[Tsanga Tsanga Hotel]]'''<br>
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Crossing of Lalana Idira Gandhi and Lalana Reallon<br>
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'''[[Maison Vue Royale]]'''<br>
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Lalana Printsey Kamamy<br>
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Tel: +261 (0)43 20 388 38<br>
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Email: [mailto:maisonvueroyale@gmail.com maisonvueroyale@gmail.com]<br>
  
 
'''[[Madagascar Underground]]'''<br>
 
'''[[Madagascar Underground]]'''<br>
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34 Avenue de l'indépendance<br>
 
34 Avenue de l'indépendance<br>
 
Tel: +261 (0)20 22 213 04<br>
 
Tel: +261 (0)20 22 213 04<br>
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'''[[Maison Lovasoa]]'''<br>
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Lot VE28 Bis Rue Razanakombana<br>
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Tel: +261 (0)34 9352065<br>
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'''[[La Medina]]'''<br>
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52 Avenue du Général Ramanantsoa<br>
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Tel: +261 (0)34 0413433 (mobile)<br>
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Website: [http://www.lamedinatana.com www.lamedinatana.com]<br>
  
 
'''[[Le Louvre Hotel|Le Louvre Hotel & Spa]]'''<br>
 
'''[[Le Louvre Hotel|Le Louvre Hotel & Spa]]'''<br>
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'''[[Hotel Ibis]]'''<br>
 
'''[[Hotel Ibis]]'''<br>
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'''[[Hotel Maison des Cotonniers]]'''<br>
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Ambatonakanga<br>
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Tel: +261 (0)20 2220954
  
 
== Restaurants ==
 
== Restaurants ==
  
* [[Little India]] - traditional north and south Indian cuisine (reopened with new management and a genuine Indian menu and kitchen in 2015)
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''Malagasy''
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* [[Vary Gasy]] - 100% Malagasy
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* [[Fish and Chips Restaurant]] - located between [[Ivato International Airport]] and Antananarivo
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* [[Paprika]]
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* [[Le Pony]] - en route [[Ambohimanga]]
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* [[Chez Vanina]] - Malagasy-Chinese
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''Malagasy / Chinese''<br>
 
* [[Au Bon Accueil]] - simple Malagasy-Chinese restaurant with a great panoramic view over Tana
 
* [[Au Bon Accueil]] - simple Malagasy-Chinese restaurant with a great panoramic view over Tana
 
* [[Chantaco]] - Malagasy with a Chinese influence  
 
* [[Chantaco]] - Malagasy with a Chinese influence  
* [[InfiniThe]] - tea salon and restaurant
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''Indian''
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* [[Little India]] - traditional north and south Indian cuisine (reopened with new management and a genuine Indian menu and kitchen in 2015)
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* [[Shalimar]] - Indian/Pakistani cuisine
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* [[Terrace Exotic]] - authentic Indian restaurant
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''French''
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* [[L'Arrivage]]
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* [[Le Phare]] - Bretange-style crêperie
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* [[Fée Maison]] - Bretange-style crêperie
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* [[Pourquoi Pas !]] - French/Europan/Malagasy popular with the expats community
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''German''
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* [[Alt München]] - the only German restaurant in Antananarivo, located en route [[Ambohimanga]]
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''Vietnamese''
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* [[Tana Saigon]]
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''Upscale''
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* [[Le Rossini]] - a world-class restaurant serving French cuisine prepared with fresh Malagasy ingredients
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* [[La Varangue]] - very upscale restaurant close to the [[Presidential Palace]]
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''Others''
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* [[InfiniThe|InfiniThé]] - tea salon and restaurant
 
* [[Foie Gras de Tana]] - duck liver speciality restaurant
 
* [[Foie Gras de Tana]] - duck liver speciality restaurant
* [[La Varangue]] - very upscale restaurant close to the [[Presidential Palace]]
 
 
* [[Le Fleuve Rouge]]
 
* [[Le Fleuve Rouge]]
* [[Le Phare]] - Bretange-style crêperie
 
* [[Le Rossini]] - a world-class restaurant serving French cuisine prepared with fresh Malagasy ingredients
 
* [[Pourquoi Pas !]] - French/Europan/Malagasy popular with the expats community
 
* [[Paprika]]
 
* [[Restaurant Malagasy]] - located between [[Ivato International Airport]] and [[Antananarivo]]
 
* [[Shalimar]] - Indian/Pakistani cuisine
 
* [[Terrace Exotic]] - authentic Indian restaurant
 
* [[Vary Gasy]] - 100% Malagasy
 
* [[Alt München]] - the only German restaurant in [[Antananarivo]], located en route [[Ambohimanga]]
 
 
* [[Dzama Cocktail Cafe]]
 
* [[Dzama Cocktail Cafe]]
 
* [[Le Grand Orient]]
 
* [[Le Grand Orient]]
* [[Le Pony]] - en route [[Ambohimanga]]
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* [[IS’ART|is’Art Galerie]]
  
 
== Coffee shops ==
 
== Coffee shops ==
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* [[Honey]] (ice cream bar)
 
* [[Honey]] (ice cream bar)
  
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== Food shopping ==
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* [[Shoprite]]
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* [[Supermaki]]
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== Street food ==
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* [[Mofo gasy]]
  
== Spa ==
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== Health & Spa ==
 
* [[La Medina|La Medina Day Spa & Restaurant]]
 
* [[La Medina|La Medina Day Spa & Restaurant]]
 
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* [[Arom & Sens]]
  
 
== Jewellers and gemstones ==
 
== Jewellers and gemstones ==
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* [[Dot.mg]] domain registration and hosting services
 
* [[Dot.mg]] domain registration and hosting services
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== Money exchange ==
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* [[NCH]]
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* [[SCM]]
  
 
== Medical services ==
 
== Medical services ==
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* [[Centre Hospitalier de Soavinandriana]]
 
* [[Centre Hospitalier de Soavinandriana]]
 
* [[Clinique Reine Marie]]
 
* [[Clinique Reine Marie]]
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* [[Media:Madagascar_Medical_Facilities_and_Doctors_by_the_British_Embassy.pdf|A list of doctors and medical facilities by the British Embassy]]
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* [[Media:Madagascar_Medical_Facilities_and_Doctors_by_the_French_Embassy.pdf|A list of doctors and medical facilities by the French Embassy]]
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* [[Plague affected areas 2017]]
  
 
== Banks ==
 
== Banks ==
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== Various ==
 
== Various ==
  
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* [[HFF]] is a travel agency, tour operator and flight booking service at [[The Carlton]]
 
* [https://allevents.in/antananarivo/all# Events in Antananarivo] (on allevents.in)
 
* [https://allevents.in/antananarivo/all# Events in Antananarivo] (on allevents.in)
 
* [[Paositra Malagasy]] - postal offices
 
* [[Paositra Malagasy]] - postal offices
 
* [[Tana Water Front]]
 
* [[Tana Water Front]]
 
* [[INSTAT]]
 
* [[INSTAT]]
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* [[FTM]] - Foiben-Taosarintanin'i Madagasikara (Geographical and Hydrographic Institute of Madagascar)
 
* [[US Embassy Antananarivo|US Embassy]]
 
* [[US Embassy Antananarivo|US Embassy]]
 
* [[Visa|Tourist visa]] on arrival
 
* [[Visa|Tourist visa]] on arrival
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* [http://www.lily.mg lily.mg] online marketplace.
 
* [http://www.lily.mg lily.mg] online marketplace.
 
* [[Ivato Conference Center]]
 
* [[Ivato Conference Center]]
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* [[Ady Gasy]]
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* [[Tana Baobab]]
  
 
== Media ==
 
== Media ==
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== Google Newsfeed ==
 
== Google Newsfeed ==
  
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<rss template="Google-feed" filterout="movie penguins deprecated">http://news.google.com/news?q=antananarivo&hl=en&gl=us&um=1&ie=UTF-8&output=rss</rss>
  
 
== Additional information ==
 
== Additional information ==
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* [[Antananarivo photos]]
 
* [[Antananarivo photos]]
 
* http://www.tourisme-antananarivo.com
 
* http://www.tourisme-antananarivo.com
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* https://www.welt.de/reise/Fern/article164425056/Hummer-auf-dem-Markt-daneben-betteln-Kinder.html

Revision as of 08:04, 22 December 2018

Antananarivo, Tananarive or simply Tana is the capital of Madagascar. Most foreign visitors to the country will pass through the city as almost all international flights to the country connect with its nearby Ivato International Airport. This page includes information on various city attractions, hotels and restaurants etc.

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If you are accessing this site within Madagascar, this page is open for editing. Feel free to add any local advise here.

Places to visit

Day excursions

  • Ambohimanga - a UNESCO World Heritage Site where the original kings and queens that once united Madagascar lived, about 24km northeast of the capital. A great view of Antananarivo on clear days.
  • Green Club Vontovorona - one of three Green Club health spas in Madagascar which offers a quick getaway from the capital.


Markets

View from Carlton
View of Queen's Palace
Staircase to Analakely Market
Market street

Souvenirs and shopping

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Overland transport

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Eric RASOLOHERY is a taxi driver in Antananarivo sporting a vintage 1958 2CV in immaculate condition.

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Taxi Driver Richard is a reliable and reasonably priced English speaking taxi driver in the capital.

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Tina's Tana Taxi is one of only two or three female taxi drivers in Antananarivo who with a big smile and a good sense of humour will likely find you the quickest as well as the most entertaining route to your destination.

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Madarail is the national intercity rail service which operate freight and passenger trains.

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Mountain bike rental (part of La Ferme d'Ivato).

Madagascar airlines

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Air Madagascar - the national airline with international and domestic flights

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Madagasikara Airways - a domestic airline since 2015.

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Private Charter Flights - various small private aircraft operators.

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Tsaradia - a domestic airline launched in 2018.

Taxi-brousse stations in Antananarivo

  • the eastern station in Ampasampito
  • the northern station in Ambodivona
  • the southern in Lalana Pastora Rahajason
  • the western station a couple of hundred metres west of the southern station


Accommodation

Tana Hotel
Tel: +261 (0)20 22 313 20/26
Email: tanahotel@moov.mg
Website: www.tana-hotel-madagascar.com

Tana Jacaranda
Tel: +261 (0)20 22 562 39 or +261 (0)34 22 562 39 (mobile)
Skype: noro_rh
Email: tana-jacaranda@tana-jacaranda.com
Website: www.tana-jacaranda.com

Villa Besoa
32 rue de Russie, Isoraka
Tel: +261 (0)20 22 21063

Tsanga Tsanga Hotel
Crossing of Lalana Idira Gandhi and Lalana Reallon

Maison Vue Royale
Lalana Printsey Kamamy
Tel: +261 (0)43 20 388 38
Email: maisonvueroyale@gmail.com

Madagascar Underground
18 Lalana Rainitovo, Madagascar
Tel: +261 34 29 909 07
Email: [mailto: madagascarunderground@gmail.com]
Website: www.madagascarunderground.com

Fara's Guest House
Tel: +261 (0)33 14 294 83

Hotel Isoraka
Tel: +261 (0)20 22 355 81
Email: saka@malagasy.com

Hotel Colbert
Tel: +261 (0)20 22 202 02
Website: www.hotel-restaurant-colbert.com

Hôtel La Résidence
Tel: +261 (0)34 01 807 70
Website: http://www.hotel-restaurant-laresidence.com

Hotel Carlton
Tel: +261 (0)20 22 26060
Website: www.carlton-madagascar.com

Hotel de France
34 Avenue de l'indépendance
Tel: +261 (0)20 22 213 04

Maison Lovasoa
Lot VE28 Bis Rue Razanakombana
Tel: +261 (0)34 9352065

La Medina
52 Avenue du Général Ramanantsoa
Tel: +261 (0)34 0413433 (mobile)
Website: www.lamedinatana.com

Le Louvre Hotel & Spa
Tel: +261 (0)20 2239000
Website: www.hotel-du-louvre.com

Lemur Hostel

Relais des Pistards
Tel: +261 (0)32 29 471 65 / +261 (0)32 29 471 65

Le Combava
Ambodihady Ambohimanarina (between Antananarivo and Ivato International Airport
BP 8271- 101 Antananarivo
Tel: +261 (0)20 23 584 94 / +261 (0)20 26 328 47 / +261 (0)20 23 252 49
Email: contact@hotel-combava.com

Villa Isoraka
Lot IB 78 Isoraka
Tel: +261 (0)20 24 22052 or +261 (0)32 05 712 69
Email: demay.christoph@yahoo.fr

Hotel Saint Ange
Soarano Tana 101
Tel: +261 (0)33 13 66569 / +261 (0)34 4883700
Email: st.ange@hotmail.fr
Website: www.st-ange.fr

Hotel Secret de Tana
Alarobia Ivandry
Tel: +261 (0)33 1117453

Hotel Ibis

Hotel Maison des Cotonniers
Ambatonakanga
Tel: +261 (0)20 2220954

Restaurants

Malagasy

Malagasy / Chinese

  • Au Bon Accueil - simple Malagasy-Chinese restaurant with a great panoramic view over Tana
  • Chantaco - Malagasy with a Chinese influence

Indian

  • Little India - traditional north and south Indian cuisine (reopened with new management and a genuine Indian menu and kitchen in 2015)
  • Shalimar - Indian/Pakistani cuisine
  • Terrace Exotic - authentic Indian restaurant

French


German

Vietnamese

Upscale

Others

Coffee shops

Food shopping

Street food

Health & Spa

Jewellers and gemstones


Tour operators


Phone networks

There are three major phone operators in Madagascar offering prepaid cards, all of which have have good connections in cities but with varying quality throughout the countryside:

IT services

  • Dot.mg domain registration and hosting services

Money exchange

Medical services

Banks

Various

Media

Google Newsfeed

Amavubi beat Madagascar in Antananarivo - MSN
28-Mar-2024 05:25
Site announced for Antananarivo Madagascar Temple – Church News - Church News
11-Dec-2023 08:00
Antananarivo, Madagascar: The American School of Antananarivo: 2024 Special Needs Profile - United States ... - Department of State
23-Feb-2024 08:00
Location of Antananarivo Madagascar Temple Released - Church Newsroom
12-Dec-2023 08:00
Mainstreaming Migration into Sustainable and Inclusive Urban Development in Antananarivo, Madagascar - International Organization for Migration (IOM)
06-Dec-2023 16:40
Amavubi beat Madagascar in Antananarivo| The New Times - New Times Publication
25-Mar-2024 22:48
Madagascar's incumbent President Rajoelina takes early lead in vote marked by boycott, low turnout - The Associated Press
17-Nov-2023 08:00
Madagascar country profile - BBC.com
01-Dec-2023 08:00
Madagascar: Authorities impose curfew in Antananarivo on eve of presidential election - Africanews English
15-Nov-2023 08:00
Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Demonstrations Planned Throughout Antananarivo Tomorrow (November 3, 2023) - US Embassy in Madagascar
03-Nov-2023 07:00
Madagascar's Rajoelina re-elected president in poll boycotted by opposition - FRANCE 24 English
25-Nov-2023 08:00
Constantin Grund from Antananarivo – Authors profile, articles and posts - IPS Journal
15-Nov-2023 08:00
Is Antananarivo, the capital of Madagascar, Africa's newest art hub? - Art Newspaper
04-May-2023 07:00
Madagascar: in Antananarivo, poverty is a source of malnutrition - actioncontrelafaim.org
20-Jul-2023 07:00
‘A way to open up to the world’: gallery galvanises Madagascar’s art scene - The Guardian
01-Feb-2024 08:00
Presidential election kicks off in Madagascar - Xinhua
16-Nov-2023 08:00
Madagascar president on course for reelection as supporters claim they were promised money to vote - The Associated Press
23-Nov-2023 08:00
Madagascar's main opposition candidate files a lawsuit claiming fraud in the presidential election - The Associated Press
27-Nov-2023 08:00
Madagascar postpones presidential election for a week after candidates are hurt in protests - The Associated Press
12-Oct-2023 07:00
Morocco Lower House Speaker received in Antananarivo by Madagascar President - Yabiladi in English
17-Dec-2023 08:00
Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Violence at Demonstrations in Antananarivo (October 5, 2023) - US Embassy in Madagascar
05-Oct-2023 07:00
How Antananarivo produced Africa's best ever FIBA 3x3 World Tour performance - FIBA
20-Oct-2023 07:00
Human Security Project for the Prevention of Violence and Vulnerability Reduction for the Most Vulnerable Inhabitants ... - Welcome to the United Nations
10-Aug-2023 07:00
Madagascar imposes curfew in Antananarivo ahead of presidential elections - WION
15-Nov-2023 08:00
Madagascar president launches re-election bid amid accusations of 'institutional coup' - FRANCE 24 English
10-Oct-2023 07:00
Minority Karanas in Madagascar lead clandestine lives with no citizenship - EL PAÍS USA
08-Aug-2023 07:00
At least 12 dead in Madagascar stadium stampede - EFE Noticias - Agencia EFE
26-Aug-2023 07:00
Market spotlight on French-speaking region: from Strasbourg to Antananarivo - Konecta
04-Aug-2023 09:37
Madagascar: at least 13 killed in stadium stampede - Africanews English
26-Aug-2023 07:00
The Poverty of Madagascar | Scott Beyer - Catalyst
05-Jun-2023 07:00
Heat waves to intensify in Madagascar, one of Earth's richest biodiversity hotspots: WWA study - Down To Earth Magazine
18-Dec-2023 08:00
63rd anniversary of Madagascar's independence celebrated in Antananarivo - Xinhua
27-Jun-2023 07:00


Additional information