Difference between revisions of "Antananarivo"

From MadaCamp
Jump to: navigation, search
(Day excursions)
(Accommodation)
Line 94: Line 94:
 
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>
 +
 +
'''[[Madagascar Underground]]'''<br>
 +
18 Lalana Rainitovo, Madagascar<br>
 +
Tel: +261 34 29 909 07<br>
 +
Email: [mailto: madagascarunderground@gmail.com] <br>
 +
Website: [http://madagascarunderground.com/]
  
 
'''[[Hotel Isoraka]]'''<br>
 
'''[[Hotel Isoraka]]'''<br>

Revision as of 14:57, 29 July 2015

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 airport. This page include various city attractions, reviewed hotels and restaurants etc.

Antananarivo 002.jpg
Antananarivo 013.jpg Antananarivo 009.jpg Antananarivo 018.jpg


Places to visit

Parks

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.

Markets

View of Antananarivo with the Queen's Palace, also known as the Rova, on hilltop.
Analakely Market
Staircase to the market
Busy market street

Souvenirs and shopping

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 the airport authorities (Aeroports de Madagascar) stopping at various hotels in the city.

Antsirabe 128.jpg

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

Ivato Farm 067.jpg

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

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

Madagascar Underground
18 Lalana Rainitovo, Madagascar
Tel: +261 34 29 909 07
Email: [mailto: madagascarunderground@gmail.com]
Website: [1]

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

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

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

Restaurants

Coffee shops

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:

Various

Google Newsfeed

Amavubi beat Madagascar in Antananarivo - MSN
Amavubi beat Madagascar in Antananarivo  MSN
28-Mar-2024 05:25
Site announced for Antananarivo Madagascar Temple – Church News - Church News
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
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
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)
Mainstreaming Migration into Sustainable and Inclusive Urban Development in Antananarivo, Madagascar  International Organization for Migration (IOM)
06-Dec-2023 16:40
U.S. Navy leaders visit Madagascar for Women, Peace and Security, bilateral engagements - US Naval Forces Europe
U.S. Navy leaders visit Madagascar for Women, Peace and Security, bilateral engagements  US Naval Forces Europe
12-Feb-2024 08:00
Madagascar's incumbent President Rajoelina takes early lead in vote marked by boycott, low turnout - The Associated Press
Madagascar's incumbent President Rajoelina takes early lead in vote marked by boycott, low turnout  The Associated Press
17-Nov-2023 08:00
Amavubi beat Madagascar in Antananarivo| The New Times - New Times Publication
Amavubi beat Madagascar in Antananarivo| The New Times  New Times Publication
25-Mar-2024 22:48
Madagascar country profile - BBC.com
Madagascar country profile  BBC.com
01-Dec-2023 08:00
Madagascar: Authorities impose curfew in Antananarivo on eve of presidential election - Africanews English
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
Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Demonstrations Planned Throughout Antananarivo Tomorrow (November 3, 2023)  US Embassy in Madagascar
03-Nov-2023 07:00
Polls close in Madagascar presidential election marred by low turnout - FRANCE 24 English
Polls close in Madagascar presidential election marred by low turnout  FRANCE 24 English
16-Nov-2023 08:00
Seven Children Among 13 Killed in Madagascar Stadium Stampede - Voice of America - VOA News
Seven Children Among 13 Killed in Madagascar Stadium Stampede  Voice of America - VOA News
25-Aug-2023 07:00
Madagascar police impose curfew on eve of presidential election, after polling stations torched - The Associated Press
Madagascar police impose curfew on eve of presidential election, after polling stations torched  The Associated Press
15-Nov-2023 08:00
Madagascar: At least 16 injured in opposition protests as tensions rise ahead presidential - Africanews English
Madagascar: At least 16 injured in opposition protests as tensions rise ahead presidential  Africanews English
09-Nov-2023 08:00
Madagascar president on course for reelection as supporters claim they were promised money to vote - The Associated Press
Madagascar president on course for reelection as supporters claim they were promised money to vote  The Associated Press
23-Nov-2023 08:00
Vote counting starts in Madagascar election marked by low turnout and boycotted by most candidates - The Associated Press
Vote counting starts in Madagascar election marked by low turnout and boycotted by most candidates  The Associated Press
16-Nov-2023 08:00
Madagascar's main opposition candidate files a lawsuit claiming fraud in the presidential election - The Associated Press
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
Madagascar postpones presidential election for a week after candidates are hurt in protests  The Associated Press
12-Oct-2023 07:00
Madagascar's Rajoelina re-elected president in poll boycotted by opposition - FRANCE 24 English
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
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
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 - Action contre la Faim
Madagascar: in Antananarivo, poverty is a source of malnutrition  Action contre la Faim
20-Jul-2023 07:00
‘A way to open up to the world’: gallery galvanises Madagascar’s art scene - The Guardian
‘A way to open up to the world’: gallery galvanises Madagascar’s art scene  The Guardian
01-Feb-2024 08:00
Madagascar: Police violence mars election build-up - The Africa Report
Madagascar: Police violence mars election build-up  The Africa Report
20-Oct-2023 07:00
Morocco Lower House Speaker received in Antananarivo by Madagascar President - Yabiladi in English
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
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
How Antananarivo produced Africa's best ever FIBA 3x3 World Tour performance  FIBA
20-Oct-2023 07:00
Madagascar imposes curfew in Antananarivo ahead of presidential elections - WION
Madagascar imposes curfew in Antananarivo ahead of presidential elections  WION
15-Nov-2023 08:00
Human Security Project for the Prevention of Violence and Vulnerability Reduction for the Most Vulnerable Inhabitants ... - Welcome to the United Nations
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 president launches re-election bid amid accusations of 'institutional coup' - FRANCE 24 English
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
Minority Karanas in Madagascar lead clandestine lives with no citizenship  EL PAÍS USA
08-Aug-2023 07:00


Additional information