Antananarivo is a pleasant city, once you take the time to discover it. In order to help you, you will find some information and links below.
THE SAKAMANGA NEIGHBORHOOD
Our neighborhood of Ampasamadinika–Isoraka is one of the most dynamic neighborhoods of the Capital. Here you will find several hotels, around twenty restaurants, bars, travel agencies, banks, exchange offices, and different embassies. The Indian shopping neighborhood is located in the nearest area. A private security service ensures a total safety, even at night.
What to do in Antananarivo
In half a day
- The lake of Mantasoa (by taxi). Quad ride, Boat ride.
- Discover the sacred-hills by taxi, ask at the front office
- The lémur’s parc : Free lemurs in a beautiful park (By bus or taxi)
- The crocodiles farm (By taxi)
- The historical city (By foot) : guides available at the queen palace
- The equestrian clubs (The carrousel, The COT, The club du car) (by taxi)
- The mass of Père Pedro (By taxi)
- The Karting (By taxi)
- Football, rugby competitions, very lively. Ask at the front office
In a day
- Mantasoa lake (by taxi). Quad or boat trip
- The city of Ambatolampy and it’s aluminium manufacturers (by taxi)
- The bike tours
- The historical trecks of ORTANA
- Discover the surrounding by motorbike Royal Enfield
In two days
- The lake of Itasy, geysers, lily falls. There are a lot of hotels there, but you have to make a reservation espacilly for the weekend. (by taxi)
- Périney or Andasibe The biggest lemur of Madagascar live here. (by taxi)
- Antsirabe : Thermal city with lakes and pousses pousses (By bus or taxi).
Museums
Museum of art and archeology of the university of Madagascar
Adress : 7, lalana Dokotera Villette – ISORAKA
Tel : 22 210 47
From Monday to Friday 08h to 11h 30 and 16h to 17h
Tel : 22 210 47
From Monday to Friday 08h to 11h 30 and 16h to 17h
National museum of geology - Ampandrianomby
Tel : 22 403 19
Exhibition of stones and minerals
From Monday to Friday 08h to 11h and 14h to 16h
Art center and archeology - Analakely
Tel : 22 273 56
Exhibition of ancient objects
From Monday to Friday 08h to 11h30 and 14h to 16h
Zoo and botanical park - Tsimbazaza
Tel : 22 311 49
Every day from 09h to 17h
Markets
Craft
- La digue-market (Airport road)
- Andravohangy-market, Cenam and Ivoara 67ha
- Pochart-market
Fruits, vegetables and daily life
- Pavilions Analakely
Chinese market
- Behoririka
General
information
- Madagascar area : 587 000 Km2
- Number of inhabitants : 22 Millions
- Capital city : Antananarivo
- Inhabitants in Antananarivo : 4 Millions
- Six provinces