Top 10 Sights to See
1
Lemurs'Park
1
Experience lemurs in their natural habitat
4.5
10 MGA
1.5 Hours
2
Tsimbazaza Zoo & Botanical Gardens
2
Explore diverse wildlife and lush botanical gardens
3.6
3000 MGA
2 Hours
3
Ranomafana National Park
3
Explore lush rainforests and rare wildlife
4.5
25 MGA
3 Hours
4
Réserve spéciale d'Analamazaotra
4
Explore Madagascar's unique wildlife reserve
4.7
15 MGA
3 Hours
5
Andasibe-Mantadia National Park
5
Explore stunning biodiversity in lush rainforest.
4.5
25 MGA
3 Hours
6
Analakely Market
6
Vibrant local market experience
4
Free
1 Hour
7
Tsingy De Bemaraha National Park
7
Explore the unique limestone formations
4.7
50 MGA
3 Hours
Top 10 Best Places to Eat and Drink
1
Sakamanga Hôtel
1
Enjoy diverse cuisine in a cozy hotel restaurant
4.3
10 MGA
1 Hour
2
Relais des Plateaux Hotel & Spa
2
Luxurious dining and spa experience
4.1
35 MGA
1.5 Hours
3
Nerone Ristorante Italiano (Madagascar)
3
Authentic Italian dining experience
4.4
15 MGA
1.5 Hours
4
La Plantation
4
Elegant dining with Malagasy flair
4.5
15 MGA
1.5 Hours
5
Le Petit Verdot
5
Exquisite French dining experience
4.4
30 MGA
1.5 Hours
6
Grand Café de la Gare
6
Charming historic café with great Malagasy cuisine
4.1
10 MGA
1 Hour
7
MAD ZEBU RESTAURANT
7
Exquisite Culinary Experience Featuring Local Cuisine
4.7
15 MGA
1.5 Hours
8
Restaurant Le CITIZEN
8
Culinary delight in a vibrant setting
4.5
10 MGA
1 Hour
Good to Know About Antananarivo
Currency
MGA
The Ariary (MGA) is Madagascar's official currency. Cash is essential for daily transactions, as cards are rarely accepted outside banks and larger hotels.
Language
Malagasy and French
Malagasy is the national language, widely spoken by locals, with French also commonly used in business and administration.
Time Zone
EAT
GMT+03:00
Antananarivo operates on East Africa Time (EAT), which is 3 hours ahead of GMT.
Emergency Numbers
117
General Emergencies
Dial 117 for emergencies including police, fire, and ambulance services in Antananarivo.
Wi-Fi & Connectivity
Limited Wi-Fi availability
Wi-Fi hotspots mainly in hotels and some cafes
Wi-Fi access is limited, mostly found in hotels and select cafes; mobile data may be more reliable for connectivity.
Geo Coordinates
1. Latitude: -18.8792° N
2. Longitude: 47.5079° E
3. Altitude: 1276 meters (average) above sea level
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