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Madagascar is the fourth largest island in the world and is situated off the eastern coast of south west Africa, in the Indian Ocean.
The main point of entry for flights from the UK to Madagascar is the country’s capital city, Antananarivo, which is located roughly in the centre of the island. Antananarivo International Airport (airport code: TNR) has flights from the UK with several airlines, all involving one or two connections. One stop flights to Madagascar are available with Air France and Corse Air flying via Paris, and with British Airways, South African Airways, BMI and Virgin Atlantic who all offer flights via Johannesburg. Two stop flights are with KLM and Air Mauritius.
The Tourist Attractions of Madagascar
Despite its proximity to Africa, visitors to Madagascar may be surprised to learn that the country actually has more Asian influences than African and this is due to the fact that the island was originally settled by people from Indonesia.Antananarivo
The capital and largest city of Madagascar is Antananarivo. Despite its size and importance to the country, there is not a great deal here to attract visitors to stay more than a night before heading off elsewhere in Madagascar.
Rova, the Queen’s Palace, would once have been an impressive attraction though it was burnt almost completely down in the late 1990’s. There are still some parts of the building standing in addition to outbuildings and statues in the grounds. Nearby is the Prime Minister’s Palace.
Madagascar also has a number of other cities, though again many of these do not hold much to interest the common tourist. Morondava may be the exception.
Morondava
The city of Morondava, situated on the west coast of Madagascar has good beaches and the town itself is pleasant and quieter than many others. Nearby the Kirindi Nature Reserve is the perfect place to see some Madagascan wildlife, such as lemurs.
National Parks of Madagascar
Madagascar has numerous national parks, wildlife reserves and strict nature reserves. In 2007 a group of six national parks were listed as a joint World Heritage Site under the banner the Rainforests of the Atsinanana.
Madagascar is most famous for its variety of landscapes and wildlife. Isalo National Park for example, ranges from sandstone formations to deep canyons to grasslands, all within one park. Many of the country’s national parks and forests are on the eastern side of the island, and feature beautiful coastal forests. The largest protected area in Madagascar is Masoala National Park in the northeast, on the Masoala Peninsula. Visitors can see ten different lemur species here as well as a vast array of other wildlife and different types of flora. Off the coast there are three marine parks which are a great place for snorkelling and kayaking.