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Revision as of 19:36, 4 November 2011

View of Antananarivo with Andafiavaratra Palace on the hilltop.
Modern house
View over the city
Traditional house

Places to visit

Parks

Day excursions

  • Ambohimanga - a UNESCO World Heritage site where the originals kings and queens that once united Madagascar lived, about 24km northeast of the capital. A great view of Antananarivo on clear days.

Markets

View of Antananarivo with the Queens Palace on hilltop.
Analakely Market
Staircase to the market
Busy market street

Souvenir shops

Transport

Tana Taxi Driver Richard 002.jpg

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

ADEMA shuttle bus 001.jpg

The ADEMA shuttle bus is a convenient bus service operated by Aeroports de Madagascar, stopping at various hotels in the city.

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 My status
Email: tana-jacaranda@tana-jacaranda.com
Website: www.tana-jacaranda.com

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-luxe-madagascar.com