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Visiting Antananarivo, Madagascar


Built on a narrow, rocky ridge, Antananarivo occupies a strategic point at the center of the island of Madagascar. Two forts watch over the city from the east and southwest, while within the city limits lay royal palaces, embassies, some fifty churches and a mosque. The city's most distinguishing feature may be the burnt out remains of the Rova, or Queen's Palace, situated on a prominent hill. Its steep alleys and stairways make Antananarivo a challenging but rewarding city to explore on foot.

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Weather

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Monthly Averages
Month
High
Low
Nov
79°F 26°C
58°F 14°C
Dec
79°F 26°C
58°F 14°C
Jan
78°F 25°C
59°F 15°C
Feb
78°F 25°C
59°F 15°C
Mar
77°F 25°C
60°F 15°C
Apr
76°F 24°C
58°F 14°C
Extended Forecast
Monday
16 Nov
Hi:
84°F 28°C
Lo:
53°F 11°C
Tuesday
17 Nov
Hi:
87°F 30°C
Lo:
59°F 15°C
Wednesday
18 Nov
Hi:
82°F 27°C
Lo:
60°F 15°C

Reviews you can trust

Vakona Forest Lodge

4 of 5 stars
Dublin
15 Nov 2009

Stayed here for 3 nights and had a wonderful time. A car collected us at the airport in the capital and the drive was about 3 and a half hours to the lodge. The lemur park, small zoo and crocdile farm...more

5 of 5 stars
Alice Springs, Australia
5 Jul 2009

After spending 5 days in Mauritius in luxury Madagascar was a stark contrast but beautiful. We stayed @ the Colbet Hotel in Tana and also on the eve of the political up roar although our guide kept...more

18 Feb 2009
0/1 found this review helpful

The city itself has not many places to visit. I was there in December and was extremely hot and humid. It is not worth to stay more than one day ... the rest of the country is great, so don't...more

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