Madagascar offers unique attractions like the Avenue of the Baobabs, the otherworldly Tsingy de Bemaraha stone forest, and diverse national parks such as Andasibe-Mantadia, home to the indri lemur. The local currency is the Malagasy ariary (MGA), and while prices are generally low by Western standards, costs can rise for guided tours or remote travel. The island has a tropical climate—hot and rainy from November to April, and cooler and drier from May to October, which is the preferred travel season.
Getting around Madagascar can be challenging due to its underdeveloped transport infrastructure. Within cities, options are limited to crowded minibuses (taxi-be) and taxis, which vary in reliability. Between cities, roads are often in poor condition, and travel can be slow—especially during the rainy season. Domestic flights exist but are expensive and sometimes unreliable. Most longer trips require planning and patience.
