Madagascar itineraries
Most visitors combine Nosy Be for beaches with the highlands or the Avenue of the Baobabs for scenery. Distances are long — budget time for transfers.
Vacation rentals
Madagascar
Madagascar
Madagascar is a world apart — baobab avenues, lemurs, and island beaches, with stays ranging from Nosy Be villas to eco-lodges.
$70
Avg. price / night
4.8
Average rating
3
Stays available
April–October
Best time to visit
Things to do
A few reference points across the island — each neighborhood below has its own character.
Uluwatu's cliffs
Clifftop temples, surf breaks and sunset viewpoints along Bali's dramatic southern coast.
Ubud's rice terraces
Jungle, terraced paddies and a slower pace inland — the island's arts and wellness hub.
Seminyak's beach clubs
Beachfront lounges, boutique shopping and long, warm sunsets on the west coast.
Canggu's surf & cafes
A laid-back surf town with rice-field views and Bali's best-known coffee scene.
Popular areas
Nosy Be
Island resort hub with beaches, diving, and villas.
Ifaty
Quiet coastal strip near Toliara with reef access.
Antananarivo
The capital — a base for highland day trips.
Frequently asked questions
A week covers Nosy Be and one or two other regions; two weeks allows for the baobabs, national parks, and the south.
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