Madagascar

An island of lemurs and baobabs.

US travel advisory: Level 2 · checked 2026-11-02
Photo: Pat Hooper from Chicago, IL, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0
This is a first draft of the Madagascar list. The full region guide is being written, and tiers may still change.

The Short List

Must-See

Must-See
Nature · Baobabs

Avenue of the Baobabs

A dirt road lined by giant trees, best at sunset.

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Must-See
Nature · Lemurs

Andasibe

The call of the singing indri lemur.

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Must-See
Nature · UNESCO

Tsingy de Bemaraha

A forest of razor limestone spires.

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Worth a Detour

Worth a Detour
Beaches · Islands

Nosy Be

A tropical island, and whale sharks.

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Worth a Detour
Nature · Canyons

Isalo

Sandstone canyons and pools.

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If You're Nearby

If You're Nearby
Nature · UNESCO

Ranomafana

Rainforest with golden bamboo lemurs.

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On the Map

Grey pins: guides still being written.