Madagascar is a travel destination in Eastern Africa. Its capital is Antananarivo. August and July are its two best months to visit, ranked on 1991–2020 climate averages.
Top places to visit in Madagascar
Avenue of the Baobabs (natural, Toliara) — Gallery of ancient baobabs up to 800 years old lining a dirt road at sunset — Madagascar's most photographed scene.
Tsingy de Bemaraha (natural, Mahajanga) — UNESCO limestone pinnacle forest — razor-sharp karst maze with lemurs, chameleons, and endemic birds.
Ranomafana National Park (natural, Fianarantsoa) — Montane rainforest — discovery site of the golden bamboo lemur; hot springs and orchid-rich trails.
Isalo National Park (natural, Fianarantsoa) — Ruiniform sandstone massif — swimming pools in canyon oases, ring-tailed lemurs, and starry camps.
Nosy Be (natural, Antsiranana) — "Big Island" off the northwest coast — crystal lagoons, whale sharks, ylang-ylang spice farms, and offshore reef.
Antananarivo (city, Antananarivo) — Hilly capital of 12 hills — Rova royal palace, Analakely market, and colonial Haute-Ville.
Andasibe-Mantadia Park (natural, Toamasina) — Rainforest reserve — the haunting call of the indri lemur echoes through moss-draped trees.
Ile Sainte-Marie (natural, Toamasina) — Pirate island with skull-and-crossbones cemetery — humpback whales calve in the lagoon from July to September.
Masoala National Park (natural, Toamasina) — Largest remaining forest in Madagascar — sea turtles, whale sharks, and red ruffed lemurs in one peninsula.
Fort Dauphin (Tolanaro) (city, Toliara) — Southern gateway town — dramatic bay surrounded by spiny forest, lemur parks, and semi-precious stone mines.