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The best time to visit Madagascar is June to August—you’ll discover remote paths of Stone Forest Tsingy de Bemaraha, walk its suspension bridges, explore the blooming Avenue of Baobabs, dance with the dead at Famadihana festivities, and enjoy a range of other outdoor activities. October is also a great option if you want to spot baby lemurs, chameleons, and a variety of birds. That’s also cocoa harvest season, and a prime time for beach holidays, white water rafting, and Ranomafana waterfalls. March must be the least fortunate but even this month has something to offer, namely caving with crocs and orchids spotting.

28 things to do in Madagascar

Jacaranda Tree

mid-September–mid-November Nature

Purple crowns, purple floral snow and purple carpets – the privileges of Jacaranda trees

Lobster Season

July–September Food

Try delicious lobster cooked in local style

Exotic Fruits Season

September–late December Food

Lychees, passionfruits, jackfruits, muskmelons – gifts from Madagascar unsparing summer

Diving

May–December Activity

Madagascar—an island of extraordinary wildlife, sea life, and breathtaking adventures. Let’s dive deeper into it!

Orchids Spotting

January–March Nature

Orchids have adapted to growing on the trees and rocky outcrops

White Water Rafting

mid-July–mid-February Activity

Madagascan white waters provide excellent routes for novices and experienced rafters

Caving with Crocodiles​

November–April Activity

Challenge yourself in the caves inhibited by bats, crocodiles and other creatures

Stone Forest Tsingy de Bemaraha

May–November Nature

Tsingy astonishes with its razor-sharp limestone spires summits as well as its exotic inhabitants

Sea Kayaking

May–November Activity

Sea kayaking provides excellent opportunities to explore pristine intact beaches

Breadfruit Season

February–August Food

Breadfruit fries are as tasty as french fries, yet they cost one tenth of potatoes’ price

Suspension Bridges

June–October Activity

Rope bridges of Tsingy de Bemaraha and Tsingy of Ankarana National Parks are ranked among the most dangerous footpaths found in the world

Hot Springs and Waterfalls of Ranomafana National Park

early October–late November Activity

A freshly cut bamboo branch is enough to lure a golden bamboo lemur closer

Fishing at Lake Itasy

April–November Activity

Lake Itasy surrounded with volcanic landscapes is a dream of every fisherman

Cocoa Harvest Season

October–November | May–June Food

Madagascar is famous for high-quality cocoa

Tropical Cyclones

December–early March Weather

Madagascar is not a safe place for a holiday, when it is struck by tropical cyclone

Independence Day

June 26 Event

“Hira Gasy” or musical presentation of Malagasy folklore is the highlight of the Independence Day celebration

Kitesurfing

early April–late November Activity

Wind and waves of Madagascar are made for kitesurfers

Baby Lemurs

October–November Nature

The only place in the world where you can see the many lemurs and their babies in the wild

Surfing

July–October Activity

Madagascar perfect waves invite for a breathtaking surfing experience

Chameleons

August–November Nature

Have you seen how chameleon changes colours? The world's smallest species is found only in Madagascar

Indri Lemur

May–June Nature

Indri lemurs sing like whales, care like humans, sunbathe like tourists and look like panda

Birdwatching

late August–late December Activity

Twittering of colorful birds fills Malagasy rainforests

Whale Watching in Madagascar

early June–late September Nature

Acrobatic humpback whales perform spectacular leaps above the ocean

Dancing with the Dead

July–September/ October Event

At Famadihana festival Malagasy families dance with the dead

Betsiboka River

December–February Nature

Looks like wide streams of carrot juice have split over Madagascan gorges

Rainy Season

early December–late March Weather

Tropical storms may occur and certain areas become inaccessible due to rains. On the other hand, this season brings warm temperatures and discounts.

Avenue of the Baobabs

June–August Nature

Take a relaxing walk amidst the huge blooming trees on the Avenue of Baobabs

Pirates' Cemetery

November Activity

30 pirates’ graves, a goblet of coco rum and the odour of dried cloves will enchant everyone.

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