8 days in Madagascar Itinerary

Surrounded by verdant rice paddies, Madagascar's capital and the country's commercial and cultural hub, Antananarivo boasts a rich history and heritage, evident in its numerous historic buildings, colonial-era neighborhoods, and archaeological museums.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Lemurs' Park, Digue Market and GMT+3 Great Madagascar Tours - Day Tours. Kick off your visit on the 29th (Sat): browse the eclectic array of goods at Digue Market. On the next day, catch all the local highlights with GMT+3 Great Madagascar Tours - Day Tours and then get to know the resident critters at Lemurs' Park.

To see maps, other places to visit, reviews, and tourist information, use the Antananarivo driving holiday planner.

Sydney, Australia to Antananarivo is an approximately 24-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Australian Eastern Standard Time to East Africa Time is minus 7 hours. Traveling from Sydney in August, expect nights in Antananarivo to be about the same, around 12°C, while days are somewhat warmer, around 26°C. You'll have a few hours on the 31st (Mon) to wrap things up before traveling to Nosy Be.

The island of Nosy Be, off the coast of Madagascar, remains the country's premier beach getaway renowned for its tranquil ambience, pristine shoreline, and year-round warm weather.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Scuba & Snorkeling.

For photos, traveler tips, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the Nosy Be road trip website.

Traveling by flight from Antananarivo to Nosy Be takes 4 hours. Traveling from Antananarivo in August, expect Nosy Be to be a bit warmer, temps between 35°C and 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Wed) so you can travel back home.