Attractions of Madagascar

To help inspire or plan your trip to Madagascar, some of its major attractions for travellers are shown below, including some of the best natural, historical, cultural and adventure sites in the country. These include all of UNESCO World Heritage Sites for Madagascar which represent the best of the world's cultural and natural heritage.
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UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Madagascar

Royal Hill of Ambohimanga
The Royal Hill of Ambohimanga consists of a royal city and burial site, and an ensemble of sacred places, protected by banks, ditches and 14 stone gateways. The site dates back to the 16th century and is the most important symbol of the cultural identity of the Madagascan people, in addition to being a place of worship for pilgrims. UNESCO World Heritage Site: Royal Hill of Ambohimanga

Royal Hill of Ambohimanga

The Royal Hill of Ambohimanga consists of a royal city and burial site, and an ensemble of sacred places, protected by banks, ditches and 14 stone gateways. The site dates back to the 16th century and is the most important symbol of the cultural identity of the Madagascan people, in addition to being a place of worship for pilgrims.

UNESCO World Heritage Site: Royal Hill of Ambohimanga

Ranomafana National Park
Ranomafana National Park Ranomafana National Park, south-east of Ambositra, is home to 12 species of lemur, including the Red-Bellied lemur, Grey Gentle lemur, Milne-Edwards’ sifaka, Black and White Ruffed lemur and the extremely rare Golden Bamboo lemur, a species first discovered in the park in 1987. In addition, the park is also home to the Malagasy boa constrictor as well as numerous species of chameleon and birds. UNESCO World Heritage Site: Rainforests of the Atsinanana

Ranomafana National Park

Ranomafana National Park

Ranomafana National Park, south-east of Ambositra, is home to 12 species of lemur, including the Red-Bellied lemur, Grey Gentle lemur, Milne-Edwards’ sifaka, Black and White Ruffed lemur and the extremely rare Golden Bamboo lemur, a species first discovered in the park in 1987. In addition, the park is also home to the Malagasy boa constrictor as well as numerous species of chameleon and birds.

UNESCO World Heritage Site: Rainforests of the Atsinanana

Andringitra National Park
Andringitra National Park is located near the town of Ambalavao and was set up in 1999. One of the most beautiful parks in Madagascar, Andringitra comprises low altitude rain forest, the granite peaks of the Andringitra mountain range, deep valleys and spectacular waterfalls such as Riandahy and Raimbavy. The park is an excellent trekking destination, both for wildlife walks through the forest and mountain trekking to the summit of Mount Imarivolanitra (Pic Boby), at 2658m the highest point in the south of Madagascar. There is a wide variety of wildlife in the park, including many species of birds, frogs and lemurs. UNESCO World Heritage Site: Rainforests of the Atsinanana

Andringitra National Park

Andringitra National Park is located near the town of Ambalavao and was set up in 1999. One of the most beautiful parks in Madagascar, Andringitra comprises low altitude rain forest, the granite peaks of the Andringitra mountain range, deep valleys and spectacular waterfalls such as Riandahy and Raimbavy. The park is an excellent trekking destination, both for wildlife walks through the forest and mountain trekking to the summit of Mount Imarivolanitra (Pic Boby), at 2658m the highest point in the south of Madagascar. There is a wide variety of wildlife in the park, including many species of birds, frogs and lemurs.

UNESCO World Heritage Site: Rainforests of the Atsinanana

Tsingy de Bemaraha Strict Nature Reserve
Tsingy de Bemaraha Strict Nature Reserve in west-central Madagascar is a spectacular and unique landscape comprising a karstic landscape of tsingy - sharp edged and tall towers of limestone (some several hundred metres high), and a forest of limestone needles. Separated into the Grands Tsingy and the Petits Tsingy, the reserve also contains the spectacular canyon of the Manambolo river and undisturbed deciduous forests, lakes and mangrove swamps home to 11 species of lemur, 90 species of bird and 50 types of reptile. UNESCO World Heritage Site: Tsingy de Bemaraha Strict Nature Reserve

Tsingy de Bemaraha Strict Nature Reserve

Tsingy de Bemaraha Strict Nature Reserve in west-central Madagascar is a spectacular and unique landscape comprising a karstic landscape of tsingy - sharp edged and tall towers of limestone (some several hundred metres high), and a forest of limestone needles. Separated into the Grands Tsingy and the Petits Tsingy, the reserve also contains the spectacular canyon of the Manambolo river and undisturbed deciduous forests, lakes and mangrove swamps home to 11 species of lemur, 90 species of bird and 50 types of reptile.

UNESCO World Heritage Site: Tsingy de Bemaraha Strict Nature Reserve