Madagascar is an island country in the eastern region of Africa, located in the Indian Ocean. There is evidence of human settlement in Madagascar that dates back at least 10,000 years, and the most prominent cultural group that resides here today is the Merina people. The wildlife in Madagascar is utterly abundant, with some of the highest numbers of chameleons and lemurs calling this large island home.
Population: 26.97 million
Capital: Antananarivo
Currency: Malagasy Ariary
Official Languages: Malagasy
Different ways to move around: Roadways that are both paved and unpaved and railroad systems make up the majority of transportation services in Madagascar. Getting around on a boat is not totally uncommon, either.
Fly into Fascene Airport (NOS) in Nosy Be from Antananarivo or take a ferry from Ankify on the mainland.
Take a taxi-brousse from Antananarivo to Fianarantsoa, then transfer to another taxi-brousse to Ranomafana village. From there, the park entrance
To reach Isalo National Park by public transport, take a taxi-brousse from Antananarivo to Ranohira, the nearest town to the
To reach the Avenue of the Baobabs, take a taxi-brousse from Morondava to Belo Tsiribihina and ask to be dropped
To reach Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park, take a bus or taxi-brousse from Antananarivo to Morondava, then hire a 4×4
