Antananarivo
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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 airport. This page include various city attractions, reviewed hotels and restaurants etc.
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Contents
- 1 Places to visit
- 2 Parks
- 3 Day excursions
- 4 Markets
- 5 Souvenirs and shopping
- 6 Transport
- 7 Airlines
- 8 Taxi-brousse stations in Antananarivo
- 9 Accommodation
- 10 Restaurants
- 11 Coffee shops
- 12 Spa
- 13 Jewellers and gemstones
- 14 Tour operators
- 15 Phone networks
- 16 Medical services
- 17 Various
- 18 Google Newsfeed
- 19 Additional information
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 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
- 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...
Souvenirs and shopping
- Digue Market
- Lisy Art Gallery
- Happy Creations
- CENT pour CENT baskets and placemats en route Ivato (mainly wholesale)
- Malagasy tin souvenirs
- Caramiel
- Mama Benz
- Chocolaterie Robert
- Gilbert Rakotomanana bespoke tailor.
- La City shopping mall with many boutiques and restaurants. Air Madagascar's office that is open on Sundays is located here.
- Mi-Haja fashion and accessories for men and women.
- CS Events outdoors equipment
- TED GPS equipment, computers and security cameras
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.
Madarail is the national intercity rail service which operate freight and passenger trains.
Mountain bike rental (part of La Ferme d'Ivato).
Airlines
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
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
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
- Little India - traditional north and south Indian cuisine (reopened with new management and a genuine Indian menu and kitchen in 2015)
- Au Bon Accueil - simple Malagasy-Chinese restaurant with a great panoramic view over Tana
- Chantaco - Malagasy with a Chinese influence
- InfiniThe - tea salon and restaurant
- Foie Gras de Tana - duck liver speciality restaurant
- La Varangue - very upscale restaurant close to the Presidential Palace
- 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
Coffee shops
- Cookie Shop
- Honey (ice cream bar)
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:
Medical services
Various
- Paositra Malagasy - main postal office (close to Hotel Colbert)
- Tana Water Front
- Dream'In TV
- INSTAT
- US Embassy
- Tourist visa on arrival
- Air France head office location in Antananarivo.
- Bank of Africa
- DHL
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
- 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
- Madagascar country profile - BBC.com
- Madagascar country profile BBC.com
- 01-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
- 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
- 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
- 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 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
- 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
- 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 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
- 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
- At least 12 dead in Madagascar stadium stampede - EFE Noticias - Agencia EFE
- 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-group.com
- Market spotlight on French-speaking region: from Strasbourg to Antananarivo konecta-group.com
- 04-Aug-2023 09:37
- 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
- Heat waves to intensify in Madagascar, one of Earth's richest biodiversity hotspots: WWA study - Down To Earth Magazine
- Heat waves to intensify in Madagascar, one of Earth's richest biodiversity hotspots: WWA study Down To Earth Magazine
- 18-Dec-2023 08:00
- Several dead in Madagascar stadium crush at opening of Indian Ocean Island Games - FRANCE 24 English
- Several dead in Madagascar stadium crush at opening of Indian Ocean Island Games FRANCE 24 English
- 26-Aug-2023 07:00
