The exotic Madagascar is located on the southeast coast of Africa in the Indian ocean and is the fourth largest island in the world. The island is rich in tradition and culture and is home to around 250,000 species of animals and birds, many of which are not found anywhere else.

Places to visit in Madagascar-

• Antananarivo- Capital of Madagascar, this place has the world’s second largest market, the Zoma market.
• Mahajanga- Located at the mouth of river Betsiboka, this island is an excellent beach destination.
• Nossi Be- Situated near northwest Madagascar, Nossi Be is a perfect destination for tourists who want to experience beach resort holiday. The island of Sainte Marie is another popular beach resort destination of Madagascar.
• Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park- Designated as a World Heritage Site in 1990, the park is one of the only habitats for some uncommon chameleon species, several lemur species and Madagascar fish eagle.

Madagascar’s flora and fauna- Madagascar has one of the most diverse fauna on the planet earth, consisting of around 12000 species of plants. Many of Madagascar’s palm plants are not found anywhere else and it has nearly 1000 known species of orchids.

Madagascar’s wildlife is rich in terms of diversity and number. There are around 150,000 endemic species found in Madagascar. You can plan on visiting the following National Parks or reserves to see lemurs, chameleon, frogs and other mammals

1)Berenty National Reserve

2)Isalo National Park

3)Tsingy National Reserve

Activities for tourists-

Diving and snorkeling- Sainte Marie island in Madagascar provides an excellent opportunity to tourists for diving and snorkeling. Another major attraction of this island is whale watching during their mating season.

• Mountain biking is possible around these locations- Tana, Nosy Be, Dauphin.
• Animal and bird watching- the island gives a chance to see some of the unique species of birds and animals.
• Festivals- One can enjoy the rich culture of Madagascar during the festivals. Some of the popular festivals are- Hira Gasy, the Famadihana and the Sambatra.