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What to book before you travel to Madagascar?

Most visits can be booked on the spot. A few sell out days ahead. Here they are, stop by stop, with what you can do without booking underneath. Keep the rest of your time free.

Trip length
WeekendOne weekTwo weeks

6 activities to book · about €130 per person

Antananarivo

Days 1-2
Days 1-2Upper town and the Rova palace, guidedHalf dayThe royal compound of the Merina kings on the city's highest hill, burned in 1995 and still being restored, with the whole city spread below.€15Book on GetYourGuide →
Days 1-2La Digue market and local craftsHalf dayA long row of craft stalls on the airport road: raffia, embroidery, carved wood and semi-precious stones.€10Book on GetYourGuide →

No booking needed: The stairways and hills of the old city · Lake Anosy · The hillside neighbourhoods · The flower market

All activities in Antananarivo on GetYourGuide

Avenue of the Baobabs (Morondava)

Days 5-7
Days 5-7Sunset on the Avenue of the BaobabsEveningThe hour when the trunks turn into silhouettes. Arrive early to find your spot before the light goes.€15Book on GetYourGuide →
Days 5-7The Baobab Amoureux and Kirindy forestFull dayTwo baobabs twisted around each other, then the dry forest of Kirindy, one of the best places to see the fossa, the largest predator on the island.€40Book on GetYourGuide →

No booking needed: The Avenue of the Baobabs · Sunset between the trunks · Sakalava villages · Outrigger canoes on the channels

All activities in Avenue of the Baobabs (Morondava) on GetYourGuide

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Frequently asked questions

How much do the activities to book in Madagascar cost?

€130 per person if you do them all, across 6 bookings. The most expensive is "The Baobab Amoureux and Kirindy forest" at €40, the cheapest "La Digue market and local crafts" at €10. Prices checked when written: confirm them when you book.

What can you do in Madagascar without booking anything?

12 visits on this itinerary need no ticket or time slot, starting with The stairways and hills of the old city, Lake Anosy, The hillside neighbourhoods, The flower market. They make up most of your days: booking ahead only concerns a handful of sites with limited places.

At which stop should you book earliest?

Antananarivo, with 2 activities to book, against 2 at the quietest stop. That is where slots go first.

How long do these activities take?

From Half day for the shortest to Full day for the longest. Fit them into your days before filling the rest: a guided visit often takes half a day.

The rest of the trip

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