10 Things to do Good for Kids in Madagascar That You Shouldn't Miss

February 24, 2022 Misti Hsu

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1. Masoala National Park

5 National Road, Maroantsetra 512 Madagascar +261 20 22 415 38 [email protected] http://www.parcs-madagascar.com/fiche-aire-protegee_en.php?Ap=23
Excellent
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5.0 based on 95 reviews

Masoala National Park

Reviewed By marleensera

During our trip to Madagascar last year, my husband and I visited some of the National Parks. Although it is off-the-beaten-track (or maybe exactly for that reason), we decided to go to Masoala, a patch of primary forest with amazing biodiversity and very few tourists. We contacted Lauriot from Visit Masoala, who organised the tour for us with professionalism and kindness. They have multitude of options (including hikes, etc.) and they all seem to be interesting but due to our schedule, we chose to stay 3 nights in Masoala and 1 night in Nosy Mangabe. It was one of our best experiences in the trip. In Masoala our lodge was just a couple of meters away from a beach that belonged to the lodge. You could listen to the waves from our room, it was mind blowing. We did day excursions and saw lots of animals thanks to our very knowledgeable guide. There was also time for relaxing and to swim and snorkel. Food was delicious. Nosy Mangabe is a tiny island covered by primary forests. The accommodation is very basic (tent) but they provide everything you need, so it is really easy. So, if you want to visit Madagascar, Masoala is one of the must see places and you can contact Lauriot on [email protected] if you need help with the organisation.

2. Lokaro Beach

Tolanaro Madagascar http://www.lavasoa.com/fr/camp-pirate
Excellent
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5.0 based on 56 reviews

Lokaro Beach

3. Ambaro Ranch

Bemoko En face de l'hôtel Vanila, Nosy Be 207 Madagascar +261 32 43 691 78 [email protected] http://chevalnosybe.com
Excellent
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5.0 based on 51 reviews

Ambaro Ranch

Reviewed By Sanastazja - Warsaw, Poland

Good place, happy people and lovely horses. 3 hours ride was an amazing expirience worth any money. Highly recommended ????

4. Lokobe Nature Special Reserve

Nosy Be Madagascar
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4.5 based on 1,121 reviews

Lokobe Nature Special Reserve

Reviewed By tjfc66 - Kenya, null

We went via canoe with Jean Robert’s team and had a fascinating time as we saw several rare and endemic creatures, such as two different Pygmy chameleons (I think) on the two hour forest walk, along with several snakes, several lemurs quite close up. The lunch at the end was also splendid and very well prepared. Highly recommended.

5. Avenue of the Baobabs

8 Rt, Morondava 619 Madagascar
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4.5 based on 752 reviews

Avenue of the Baobabs

Reviewed By Mikiduta - Bucharest, Romania

We have been to The Avenue twice, both at sunset and sunrise. Being low season not too many tourists were around at sunset (around 40-50) while at sunrise which was happening at 5 am we were just a few (around 10 probably). The baobabs are amazing trees that can survive without water for a long period of time. During December they had a lot of leaves because one week before it rained. The weather was great when we visited the avenue so both sunset and sunrise were spectacular. During sunset there were plenty of mosquitos around while during sunrise the flies took the places of mosquitos. Sunset was really great and we have stayed also after the sunset to take pictures during the blue hour. The sunrise was also spectacular but totally different mainly before the appearance of the sun when a mix of orange, red and dark blue was taking our pictures to another level. I am really happy that we have visited Madagascar during December because we had good weather and almost no tourists around us. Special thanks to Cactus Madagascar which organized very professionally our tour!

6. Antsokay Arboretum

Rn7, Toliara 601 Madagascar +261 34 07 600 15 [email protected] http://www.antsokayarboretum.org
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4.5 based on 153 reviews

Antsokay Arboretum

The Antsokay arboretum is a botanic garden with a collection of over 900 plant species from the southwest of Madagascar, 90% are endemic to the region and 80% have medicinal properties. Among these many succulent species are recognized as endangered.Visit also include opportunity to see creatures you can see no where else in the world. Not just chameleons, boas, tenrecs or birds but also other endemics such as the mouse lemurs which are the main night visit attraction of the arboretum.

Reviewed By marcdejong99 - Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Great garden with 900 species of endemic trees and plants! Beautiful and very warm;-)! Great guide which explains all varieties of different species like baobab and elephant trees and more. Also saw small snake, several geckoes, birds, small and large lizards. Nice small pool and restaurant at site.

7. Lemurs' Park

N_ 1 Route Nationale PK 22, Katsaoka Imerintsiatosika, Route d'Ampefy, Antananarivo 101 Madagascar +261 33 11 252 59 [email protected] http://www.lemurspark.com/
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4.5 based on 860 reviews

Lemurs' Park

Reviewed By hnemcic - Makarska, Croatia

Perfect place to see various spices of lemurs in one place. When i have arrived on Madagascar i was thinking that lemurs will jump all around. It’s not like that. So if you want to see them in something that’s most close to natural environment, this is place to go. And guides are very good and helpful. Without explanation it will be just half of experience.

8. Anja Reserve

B.P. 29 Ambalavao, Ambalavao 303 Madagascar +261 33 09 590 62 http://anjacommunityreserve.netai.net/anja.htm
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4.5 based on 328 reviews

Anja Reserve

Reviewed By PaulAndGijs - Den Bosch, The Netherlands

Must visit community run reserve. 6 communities decided to change their ways of making a living dramatically with great results. From hunting ringtail maki’s and cutting trees to make a bit of money to full-fill basic subsistence needs, they decided to create the nature reserve. The number of ring tails increased from 20 to over 400 now in their best fit habitat. During the 2 hour hike you’ll meet maki’s, cameleons snd more. The landscape is gorgeous.

9. Ankarana Special Reserve

Antsiranana (Diego Suarez) Madagascar +261 32 09 402 09 [email protected] http://www.parcs-madagascar.com/parcs/ankarana.php
Excellent
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4.5 based on 275 reviews

Ankarana Special Reserve

Reviewed By huys25 - Amsterdam, The Netherlands

The limestone Tsingy from Madagascar are without exception one of the most spectacular features of the country, all worth visiting. Here only a short walk and two bridges over the Tsingy are the basic route. Behind the bridge you can walk another circuit, we did not do. The large cave is interesting. The underground river that disappears is more interesting. Pity that you cannot go down and explore the tunnel for some distance. In the park, near the entrance we had a nice pick-nick lunch supplied by the hotel Chez Laurent, in the company of a few curious lemurs.

10. Nahampoana Reserve

Nahampohana, Tolanaro 614 Madagascar http://www.nahampoana.com/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 103 reviews

Nahampoana Reserve

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