Madagascar Complete Guide 2026: Antananarivo, Andasibe, Tsingy de Bemaraha, Avenue of the Baobabs
Browse more guides: Madagascar travel | Africa destinations Madagascar Complete Guide 2026: Antananarivo, Andasibe, Tsingy de Bemaraha, Avenue of the Baobabs 1. TL;DR I spent twenty-three days crossing Madagascar in April 2026, moving from Antananarivo to the Andasibe rainforest, the Tsingy karst of Bemaraha, the Avenue of the Baobabs near Morondava, and Ranomafana cloud forest. The country reopened lemur tourism fully in 2024, simplified its e-visa to USD 35 for thirty days, and resurfaced parts of the RN7. Expect road days at 30 to 50 km/h, French as the working language, and animals that exist nowhere else. 2. Why Visit Madagascar in 2026 Three practical shifts made 2026 a better year for a Madagascar trip. First, the government rolled out an online e-visa in late 2024 priced at USD 35 for stays up to thirty days, payable by card before arrival at Ivato International Airport. Second, lemur tourism returned to pre-2020 volumes, and guide cooperatives at Andasibe-Mantadia and R...