Antananarivo
Antananarivo is the capital of Madagascar and where most visitors to the country will pass through. Please feel free to add any facts about the city, travel information and other relevant details onto this page.
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Places to visit
- Ambohitsorohitra Palace - Presidential Palace
- Andafiavaratra Palace - Prime Minister's Palace
- Manjakamiadana Rova - Queens Palace
- Soarano Train Station
- Tsimbazaza - zoo and botanical garden
- Andafiavaratra Museum of Art and Archaeology
- Isoraka Museum of Art and Archaeology
- Lake Anosy
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
- Flower Market
- Analakely Market - fruits, vegetables, clothes and tools
- Mahamasina Market - typical Malagasy street market
- Andravoahangy Market - wood carfings, jewelry and raffia crafts.
- Digue Market- handcrafts market.
- Book Market - second hand books and magazines
- Soarano Market - sells everything...
Souvenir shops
Transport
Taxi Driver Richard is a reliable and reasonably priced English speaking taxi driver in the capital.
The ADEMA shuttle bus is a convenient bus service operated by the airport authorities (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
Email: tana-jacaranda@tana-jacaranda.com
Website: www.tana-jacaranda.com
Villa Besoa
32 rue de Russie, Isoraka
Tel: +261 (0)20 22 21063
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
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
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
- Terrace Exotic - Indian restaurant
- Le Phare - Bretange-style crêperie
- Le Rossini - a world-class restaurant serving French cuisine prepared with fresh Malagasy ingredients
- Foie Gras de Tana - duck liver speciality restaurant
- Pourquoi Pas ! - French/Europan/Malagasy
- Au Bon Accueil - simple Malagasy-Chinese restaurant with a great panoramic view over Tana
- La Varangue - very upscale restaurant close to the Presidential Palace
- Chantaco - Malagasy with a Chinese influence
- Le Fleuve Rouge
- Vary Gasy - 100% Malagasy
- Restaurant Malagasy - located between Ivato International Airport and Antananarivo
Coffee shops
- Cookie Shop
- Honey (ice cream bar)
Spa
Jewellers and gemstones
Tour operators
Various
- Paositra Malagasy - main postal office (close to Hotel Colbert)
- Tana Water Front
Google Newsfeed
- Foreign Minister Kamikawa's Visit to the Antananarivo Municipal Library of Analakely - Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan
- Foreign Minister Kamikawa's Visit to the Antananarivo Municipal Library of Analakely Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan
- 28-Apr-2024 21:26
- Prevalence of pulmonary tuberculosis and HIV infections and risk factors associated to tuberculosis in detained ... - Nature.com
- Prevalence of pulmonary tuberculosis and HIV infections and risk factors associated to tuberculosis in detained ... Nature.com
- 15-Apr-2024 07:00
- 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
- Madagascar media guide - BBC.com
- Madagascar media guide BBC.com
- 29-Apr-2024 09:11
- 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
- Fighting poverty with education: Why school reforms are urgently needed in Madagascar - World Bank
- Fighting poverty with education: Why school reforms are urgently needed in Madagascar World Bank
- 29-Feb-2024 08:00
- Foreign Minister Kamikawa's visit to the University of Antananarivo - Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan
- Foreign Minister Kamikawa's visit to the University of Antananarivo Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan
- 28-Apr-2024 05:15
- 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: 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
- Madagascar Opens "Antananarivo 42," a School Specializing in Computer Science and Coding - We Are Tech
- Madagascar Opens "Antananarivo 42," a School Specializing in Computer Science and Coding We Are Tech
- 20-Apr-2024 17:23
- 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
- Antananarivo Madagascar Temple - Church News
- Antananarivo Madagascar Temple Church News
- 22-Feb-2024 20:52
- 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
- Madagascar country profile - BBC.com
- Madagascar country profile BBC.com
- 01-Dec-2023 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
- 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
- Open House and Dedication Dates Announced for Temples in Mexico Philippines Utah - Church Newsroom
- Open House and Dedication Dates Announced for Temples in Mexico Philippines Utah Church Newsroom
- 11-Dec-2023 08:00
- 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
- 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
- ‘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: 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
- Identifying bottlenecks to water governance in Madagascar | SIWI - Leading expert in water governance - Stockholm International Water Institute
- Identifying bottlenecks to water governance in Madagascar | SIWI - Leading expert in water governance Stockholm International Water Institute
- 13-Mar-2024 07:00
- OHADA's Permanent Secretary on a Diplomatic Tour in Antananarivo, Madagascar - OHADA.com
- OHADA's Permanent Secretary on a Diplomatic Tour in Antananarivo, Madagascar OHADA.com
- 01-Apr-2024 18:45
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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