Our trip planning is a work in progress. We’d love your recommendations on towns, excursions, restaurants, lodging, or anything you think would be helpful during our stay in Madagascar.
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Hi Guys,
It’s a great place to visit- really unlike any other in the world so you’re going to have such a great time! It has been about 10 years since I was there, but here are a few recommendations/travel advice (based on what I remember).
If you are in Antananarivo, definitely check out the Zoma (the huge open air market). I lived with a host family when I was there, but I remember that most visitors prefered to stay in the Hotel de France or the Hilton, both of which are centrally located.
The Ranomafana National Park is beautiful and a good place to see lemurs in their natural habitat.
Nosy Be is a bit tricky to get to (it’s actually a tiny island off the coast of Madagascar) but it has gorgeous beaches that were very untouched when I was there (and hopefully still are!)
Just a couple of travel tips- like most places, all prices there are expected to be bargained (even cab rides). Generally, the expected price should be about half of their initial offer. Â
Not sure if any of this is helpful- if there is anything more specific you were wondering let me know!
Have a great time there!
– SummerÂ
Summer, those tips are freaking fantastic. Thank you so much for taking the time to write them out, it really means a lot, and we definitely recognize that. How long did you go for?