Overview for Madagascar
Most famous for its 60 species of lemurs, these bright-eyed mammals are easily seen on any tour of the island. Madagascar is also known for its orchid species, carnivorous pitcher plants, baobab trees, geckoes, chameleons and the giant elephant bird.
While wildlife is a major attraction, the island is also the world’s main producer of vanilla beans and boasts spectacular beaches offering tranquility, sparkling clear turquoise water and excellent al fresco dining – on the sand.
Best Time to Travel
Any time of year is fine for a visit except from January to March, when heavy rainfall in many areas can make some roads all but impassable. In general, the best time to travel in most areas is April and October/November, where the temperatures range between 25° - 30° during the day and 16° – 18° at night. The coolest time to travel is May to October. During this time the Central Highlands including Antananarivo can experience very cold winter nights.
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When to go
Any time of the year is fine for a visit to Madagascar except from January to March, when heavy rainfall in many areas of the country makes many roads muddy and impassable. In general, the best time to travel in most areas is April and October/November.