Antananarivo is the capital city of Madagascar and is the place where all international flights arrive and depart. After arriving in Madagascar, most travellers immediately leave and skip this interesting city. However, it's worth adding an extra night to your itinerary to experience the essence of Madagascar and its people!
The city stands proudly on a ridge and contrasts with cobbled streets and historical buildings, sharing space with rice paddies and verdant hills. A lively and bustling city, Antananarivo will ensure that every day is filled with unusual spectacles.
The city's crowning glory, the Rova of Antananarivo, literally crowns the capital as it stands upon the highest hill. Fire destroyed the interior of this stone palace complex, but its exterior is still there. A stroll through the Andohalo neighbourhood will yield a variety of delights as visitors walk between streets lined with flowerbeds towards a large square housing the country's largest Catholic Church and oldest school.
The high elevation ensures that the city enjoys a moderate climate despite its position in the tropics.
Make sure you book a city tour with a professional guide who will act as your tour guide through these ancient streets carved by a colourful and rich history.