Antananarivo Travel Guide
Madagascar
Antananarivo is Madagascar’s capital and largest urban centre, with a population of 3,872,264. It sits inland in Madagascar’s central highlands, rather than on the coast, so it is primarily a city base rather than a beach destination.
Most international visitors arrive through Ivato International Airport (TNR), the airport serving the city. There are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres of Antananarivo, so coastal trips need to be planned separately.
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Pays in MGA
Plug type Type C & Type D & Type E & Type J & Type K (UK adapter needed)
Emergency 117
Dial code +261
Tipping: Tipping is appreciated for good service in Madagascar, but not always expected. It's becoming more common in tourist areas.
Best time to visit Antananarivo
Jan
26°23Feb
26°21Mar
25°21Apr
25°11May
23°6Jun
22°2Jul
21°0Aug
22°3Sep
25°2Oct
27°7Nov
28°14Dec
27°19Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Things to do in Antananarivo
Cathédrale Anglicane Ambohimanoro
christian place of worship
5 km
FJKM Tranovato Ambatonakanga
christian place of worship
4.3 km
Stade de Malacam
stadium arena
2.6 km
Pirates Museum
museum
3.3 km
It Snowland - Kid's Landing
park
3.3 km
Ifm Madagascar
cultural center
3.2 km
KUDéTA Urban Club
dance club
4.1 km
4.1 km
Getting there
Ivato International Airport · 9.5 km
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