MADAGASCARA WORLD OF WONDER

AntananariAntananarivovo

Antananarivo is the Antananarivo is the capital city of capital city of

Madagascar. It is also Madagascar. It is also known to tourists as Tana. known to tourists as Tana.

Tana is not only the Tana is not only the largest city in Madagascar largest city in Madagascar

but is also home to the but is also home to the international airport as international airport as

well as the Ruins of Rova.well as the Ruins of Rova.

The University of The University of Madagascar officially Madagascar officially opened it’s doors in opened it’s doors in 1965. However it had 1965. However it had been previously named been previously named Institute for Advanced Institute for Advanced Studies which opened on Studies which opened on December 16, 1955. It is December 16, 1955. It is the only university in the only university in Madagascar that Madagascar that provides a Ph.D. and has provides a Ph.D. and has since opened five more since opened five more locations over the locations over the island. In 1988 it island. In 1988 it dropped Madagascar dropped Madagascar from its name and from its name and officially became known officially became known as the University of as the University of Antananarivo.Antananarivo.

The University of The University of MadagascarMadagascar

Ruins of RovaRuins of RovaThe Queens Palace or known to The Queens Palace or known to the locals as the the locals as the Manjakamiadana Palace was Manjakamiadana Palace was tragically burnt down in 1995 tragically burnt down in 1995 and became known as the and became known as the Ruins of Rova.Ruins of Rova.

The Ruins of Rova can still be visited today even though a lengthy renovation has begun to take place to restore one of Madagascar’s greatest landmarks.

Nosy BeNosy BeNosy Be

Nosy Be is Madagascar’s premier resort island known for its distinctive smell that is a mingle of the islands natural fauna. While staying at Nosy- Be tourists are encouraged to shop at the Hell Ville or watch in the trees for the infamous native lemurs.

Shopping in Hell VilleShopping in Hell Ville

Hell-Ville is the hot spot Hell-Ville is the hot spot of the island of Nosy-Be. of the island of Nosy-Be. With it’s shopping, With it’s shopping, nightlife, and multiple nightlife, and multiple beach activities it makes beach activities it makes for a wonderful stop for for a wonderful stop for any traveler.any traveler.

The shopping that is The shopping that is done in Hell-Ville is the done in Hell-Ville is the major economic provider major economic provider for the locals. A family for the locals. A family seen right sells baked seen right sells baked goods on the streets.goods on the streets.

The Old Prison of Nosy-BeThe Old Prison of Nosy-Be

Rue Passot prison was built in 1855 Rue Passot prison was built in 1855 when the island was still a French when the island was still a French

colony. What is left of the old prison colony. What is left of the old prison can still be visited today along with can still be visited today along with

the local graveyard.the local graveyard.

Actor John Cleese takes you into the world of the Madagascar

Lemurs. These native habitats are endangered of being extinct!

Local conservationists are in a battle to save there lives and help the species to populate.

The Lemurs of Nosy-Be

Parc National de L’ IsaloParc National de L’ Isalo

This is Madagascar’s leading national parks which is This is Madagascar’s leading national parks which is home to Canyon des Singes pictured below. With home to Canyon des Singes pictured below. With

numerous walking trails and swimming holes it is a numerous walking trails and swimming holes it is a hikers dream. However, the park recommends hikers dream. However, the park recommends

visiting during the cooler months of the year (April-visiting during the cooler months of the year (April-October) and park fees vary depending on the October) and park fees vary depending on the

length of the activity. length of the activity.

Open 7:00am-5:00pm

Parc National de Parc National de RanomofanaRanomofana

Parc National de Ranamafana

This is Madagascar’s fourth largest national

park and is located in the southeastern region of the island. It is known

mainly for it’s mountainous terrain and for it’s abundance in hot

springs. Tourists will enjoy hiking, canoeing, and animal watching.