Antananarivo
Antananarivo, Tananarive or simply Tana is the capital of Madagascar. Most foreign visitors to the country will pass through the city as almost all international flights to the country connect with its airport. This page include various city attractions, reviewed hotels and restaurants etc.
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Places to visit
- Ambohitsorohitra Palace - Presidential Palace
- Andafiavaratra Palace - Prime Minister's Palace
- Manjakamiadana Rova - Queens Palace
- Soarano Train Station
- Tsimbazaza - zoo and botanical garden
- Andafiavaratra Museum of Art and Archaeology
- Isoraka Museum of Art and Archaeology
- Lake Anosy
Parks
Day excursions
- Ambohimanga - a UNESCO World Heritage Site where the originals kings and queens that once united Madagascar lived, about 24km northeast of the capital. A great view of Antananarivo on clear days.
Markets
- Flower Market
- Analakely Market - fruits, vegetables, clothes and tools
- Mahamasina Market - typical Malagasy street market
- Andravoahangy Market - wood carfings, jewelry and raffia crafts.
- Digue Market- handcrafts market.
- Book Market - second hand books and magazines
- Soarano Market - sells everything...
Souvenirs and shopping
- Digue Market
- Lisy Art Gallery
- Happy Creations
- CENT pour CENT baskets and placemats en route Ivato (mainly wholesale)
- Malagasy tin souvenirs
- Caramiel
- Mama Benz
- Chocolaterie Robert
- La City shopping mall with many boutiques and restaurants. Air Madagascar's office that is open on Sundays is located here.
- Mi-Haja fashion and accessories for men and women.
- CS Events outdoors equipment
- TED GPS equipment, computers and security cameras
Transport
Taxi Driver Richard is a reliable and reasonably priced English speaking taxi driver in the capital.
The ADEMA shuttle bus is a convenient bus service operated by the airport authorities (Aeroports de Madagascar) stopping at various hotels in the city.
Madarail is the national intercity rail service which operate freight and passenger trains.
Mountain bike rental (part of La Ferme d'Ivato).
Accommodation
Tana Hotel
Tel: +261 (0)20 22 313 20/26
Email: tanahotel@moov.mg
Website: www.tana-hotel-madagascar.com
Tana Jacaranda
Tel: +261 (0)20 22 562 39 or +261 (0)34 22 562 39 (mobile)
Skype: noro_rh
Email: tana-jacaranda@tana-jacaranda.com
Website: www.tana-jacaranda.com
Villa Besoa
32 rue de Russie, Isoraka
Tel: +261 (0)20 22 21063
Hotel Isoraka
Tel: +261 (0)20 22 355 81
Email: saka@malagasy.com
Hotel Colbert
Tel: +261 (0)20 22 202 02
Website: www.hotel-restaurant-colbert.com
Hôtel La Résidence
Tel: +261 (0)34 01 807 70
Website: http://www.hotel-restaurant-laresidence.com
Hotel Carlton
Tel: +261 (0)20 22 26060
Website: www.carlton-madagascar.com
Hotel de France
34 Avenue de l'indépendance
Tel: +261 (0)20 22 213 04
Le Louvre Hotel & Spa
Tel: +261 (0)20 2239000
Website: www.hotel-du-louvre.com
Relais des Pistards
Tel: +261 (0)32 29 471 65 / +261 (0)32 29 471 65
Le Combava
Ambodihady Ambohimanarina (between Antananarivo and Ivato International Airport
BP 8271- 101 Antananarivo
Tel: +261 (0)20 23 584 94 / +261 (0)20 26 328 47 / +261 (0)20 23 252 49
Email: contact@hotel-combava.com
Villa Isoraka
Lot IB 78 Isoraka
Tel: +261 (0)20 24 22052 or +261 (0)32 05 712 69
Email: demay.christoph@yahoo.fr
Hotel Saint Ange
Soarano Tana 101
Tel: +261 (0)33 13 66569 / +261 (0)34 4883700
Email: st.ange@hotmail.fr
Website: www.st-ange.fr
Restaurants
- Au Bon Accueil - simple Malagasy-Chinese restaurant with a great panoramic view over Tana
- Chantaco - Malagasy with a Chinese influence
- Foie Gras de Tana - duck liver speciality restaurant
- La Varangue - very upscale restaurant close to the Presidential Palace
- Le Fleuve Rouge
- Le Phare - Bretange-style crêperie
- Le Rossini - a world-class restaurant serving French cuisine prepared with fresh Malagasy ingredients
- Pourquoi Pas ! - French/Europan/Malagasy popular with the expats community
- Paprika
- Restaurant Malagasy - located between Ivato International Airport and Antananarivo
- Shalimar - Indian/Pakistani cuisine
- Terrace Exotic - authentic Indian restaurant
- Vary Gasy - 100% Malagasy
- Alt München - the only German restaurant in Antananarivo, located en route Ambohimanga
Coffee shops
- Cookie Shop
- Honey (ice cream bar)
Spa
Jewellers and gemstones
Tour operators
Phone networks
There are three major phone operators in Madagascar offering prepaid cards, all of which have have good connections in cities but with varying quality throughout the countryside:
Various
- Paositra Malagasy - main postal office (close to Hotel Colbert)
- Tana Water Front
- INSTAT
- US Embassy
- Tourist visa on arrival
- Air France head office location in Antananarivo.
- Bank of Africa
- DHL
Google Newsfeed
- Madagascar : Paris's heritage ambassador off to Antananarivo - Africa Intelligence
- Madagascar : Paris's heritage ambassador off to Antananarivo Africa Intelligence
- 20-Nov-2024 06:02
- Seven Somali nationals found dead in boat accidents north of Madagascar - Lokmat Times
- Seven Somali nationals found dead in boat accidents north of Madagascar Lokmat Times
- 23-Nov-2024 14:40
- Antananarivo celebrates arrival of inaugural Emirates flight - Regional Gateway
- Antananarivo celebrates arrival of inaugural Emirates flight Regional Gateway
- 05-Sep-2024 07:00
- Accelerating urban change thanks to a participative approach - Gret
- Accelerating urban change thanks to a participative approach Gret
- 07-Nov-2024 16:54
- Prevalence of pulmonary tuberculosis and HIV infections and risk factors associated to tuberculosis in detained persons in Antananarivo, Madagascar - Nature.com
- Prevalence of pulmonary tuberculosis and HIV infections and risk factors associated to tuberculosis in detained persons in Antananarivo, Madagascar Nature.com
- 15-Apr-2024 07:00
- News - U.S. Special Operations Forces Africa conduct joint exchange with Madagascar Partners - DVIDS
- News - U.S. Special Operations Forces Africa conduct joint exchange with Madagascar Partners DVIDS
- 24-Oct-2024 07:00
- Emirates launches inaugural flights to Antananarivo, expanding Indian Ocean network - Aviation24.be
- Emirates launches inaugural flights to Antananarivo, expanding Indian Ocean network Aviation24.be
- 04-Sep-2024 07:00
- Madagascar : Elon Musk's Starlink gets helping hand in Antananarivo - Africa Intelligence
- Madagascar : Elon Musk's Starlink gets helping hand in Antananarivo Africa Intelligence
- 22-Nov-2024 06:02
- Elder Christofferson invites Madagascar Saints to bear testimony of Jesus Christ to all who will listen - Church News
- Elder Christofferson invites Madagascar Saints to bear testimony of Jesus Christ to all who will listen Church News
- 21-May-2024 07:00
- Crash course in politics aims to get more women running for office in Madagascar - RFI English
- Crash course in politics aims to get more women running for office in Madagascar RFI English
- 02-Nov-2024 07:00
- Emirates launches B777 flights to Antananarivo, Madagascar via the Seychelles - AeroTime
- Emirates launches B777 flights to Antananarivo, Madagascar via the Seychelles AeroTime
- 05-Sep-2024 07:00
- OHADA's Permanent Secretary on a Diplomatic Tour in Antananarivo, Madagascar - OHADA.com
- OHADA's Permanent Secretary on a Diplomatic Tour in Antananarivo, Madagascar OHADA.com
- 02-Apr-2024 07:00
- Emirates Boosts Tourism Sector Launches New Flight Services To Antananarivo, Madagascar - Travel And Tour World
- Emirates Boosts Tourism Sector Launches New Flight Services To Antananarivo, Madagascar Travel And Tour World
- 05-Sep-2024 07:00
- Emirates touches down for the first time in Antananarivo, Madagascar - TravelDailyNews International
- Emirates touches down for the first time in Antananarivo, Madagascar TravelDailyNews International
- 09-Sep-2024 07:00
- Emirates Launches First Ever Flights to Antananarivo, Madagascar - AviationSource News
- Emirates Launches First Ever Flights to Antananarivo, Madagascar AviationSource News
- 06-Sep-2024 07:00
- Madagascar's capital launches cable cars to ease traffic jam - Africanews English
- Madagascar's capital launches cable cars to ease traffic jam Africanews English
- 13-Aug-2024 07:00
- Madagascar IMF delays $103m loan to Antananarivo for failing to make petrol price adjustments - Africa Intelligence
- Madagascar IMF delays $103m loan to Antananarivo for failing to make petrol price adjustments Africa Intelligence
- 19-Nov-2024 06:04
- Emirates Inaugural Antananarivo Flight Opens New Chapter in UAE-Madagascar Relation - Travel And Tour World
- Emirates Inaugural Antananarivo Flight Opens New Chapter in UAE-Madagascar Relation Travel And Tour World
- 04-Sep-2024 07:00
- Madagascar: Authorities impose curfew in Antananarivo on eve of presidential election - Africanews English
- Madagascar: Authorities impose curfew in Antananarivo on eve of presidential election Africanews English
- 13-Aug-2024 07:00
- Madagascar : Outsider Razafinjoelina faces stiff fight in Antananarivo mayoralty race - Africa Intelligence
- Madagascar : Outsider Razafinjoelina faces stiff fight in Antananarivo mayoralty race Africa Intelligence
- 12-Nov-2024 06:00
- VIDEO / Emirates touches down in Antananarivo for the first time - Aeronews Global
- VIDEO / Emirates touches down in Antananarivo for the first time Aeronews Global
- 09-Jun-2024 07:00
- Cable cars in Antananarivo start trial run - Xinhua
- Cable cars in Antananarivo start trial run Xinhua
- 22-Jun-2024 07:00
- First Presidency releases the site for Antananarivo Madagascar Temple - Church News
- First Presidency releases the site for Antananarivo Madagascar Temple Church News
- 11-Dec-2023 08:00
- First flight of Emirates arrives in Antananarivo - Travel Radar
- First flight of Emirates arrives in Antananarivo Travel Radar
- 08-Oct-2024 07:00
- Emirates launches flights to Madagascar via Seychelles, boosting tourism and trade - Aviation24.be
- Emirates launches flights to Madagascar via Seychelles, boosting tourism and trade Aviation24.be
- 08-Jun-2024 07:00
- Emaar’s Alabbar eyes major investment in Madagascar - Arabian Gulf Business Insight
- Emaar’s Alabbar eyes major investment in Madagascar Arabian Gulf Business Insight
- 30-Oct-2024 07:00
- Emirates touches down for the first time in Antananarivo - Breaking Travel News
- Emirates touches down for the first time in Antananarivo Breaking Travel News
- 08-Sep-2024 07:00
- Emirates begins flights to Antananarivo - Business Traveller
- Emirates begins flights to Antananarivo Business Traveller
- 05-Sep-2024 07:00
- Jacaranda Tree in Madagascar 2025 - Rove.me
- Jacaranda Tree in Madagascar 2025 Rove.me
- 08-Oct-2024 07:00
- Emirates to launch Madagascar flights - Business Traveller
- Emirates to launch Madagascar flights Business Traveller
- 09-Jun-2024 07:00
- Madagascar's Master Artisans Sail Through Time to Revive Lost Ships - AllAfrica - Top Africa News
- Madagascar's Master Artisans Sail Through Time to Revive Lost Ships AllAfrica - Top Africa News
- 03-Nov-2024 07:00
- Foreign Minister Kamikawa’s visit to the University of Antananarivo - Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan
- Foreign Minister Kamikawa’s visit to the University of Antananarivo Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan
- 27-Apr-2024 07:00
