Country Information
Lying 400km off the continent of Africa, Madagascar is home to more than 200,000 species of flora and fauna, of which over 80% are endemic. Dancing lemurs, surreal landscapes and welcoming Malagasy people make Madagascar a very special, unusual and magical destination.
Combines well with
Tanzania, Kenya & South Africa.
When to Go
Madagascar has a tropical climate with large regional variations and therefore, it is possible to visit all year round.
In general, July to August is the coolest and driest time. The rainy season occurs from mid-December to mid-March and during this time, the hot days can be interrupted by short heavy showers.
In February cyclones may occur. September to December is an excellent time of the year for bird watching and October to November is baby lemur season.
After the rains in April and May, the country is lush and green. Whale watching on Ille Sainte Marie is best July and August.
Getting There
Fly indirectly with Air France via Paris and Kenya Airways via Nairobi.
