The highland capital 'Tana'
Curated by Vinod Kumar Jain & Amit Jain · All Frontier Global · free, no login · reviewed 2026-07-05
The hilltop royal palace compound of the former Merina kingdom. Best: Apr–Oct
Steep cobbled streets of tall brick houses and churches on the ridge. Best: Apr–Oct
The city's chaotic central market of produce, crafts and everyday trade. Best: Apr–Oct
A reserve just outside the city where several lemur species roam free. Best: Apr–Oct
Unique dry spiny forest ecosystem with endemic plants and wildlife south of capital. Best: Apr–Nov