Top 49 things to do and attractions in Antananarivo

Fun African and authentic experience. The market stretch for many blocks and in many different directions. Most vendors do not act aggressively or harass passerby but appreciate and warmly welcome you when you shop or view their shop. Keep your hands on your pockets to be careful that nothing gets taken from you. Market gets extremely crowded.

The largest market in Antananarivo and densely populated with locals .Situated in Antananarivo city centre.

Have a good experience..where you can find something which doesn’t exist anymore in your country

Lovable people living in the capital of Madagascar. I find the small shops scattered throughout the city particularly charming

I went for the fresh produce and local artifacts. That part was great. Lots of useless stuff from China etc. Probably best to go with a local guide or at least a driver as public transport not easy

You could go in naked and come out fully clothed, with the clothes adjusted to fit. This place seems to sell everything

Vibrant, happy locals, great sandals deals. Don't bring too much and be careful with your belongings.

Although very far from Antananarivo city centre if you have to visit one historical site in Antananarivo then make this Rovan' Amohimanga Palace a priority visit.Declared a UNESCO Heritage site this Palace complex has most of its original structure intact.Also the view of Antananarivo from this Palace Watchtower is breathtaking.

It is a UNESCO world heritage. It is the king's palace from 1800s and has queen's summer house from 1900s. The summer house has gifts from different countries such as mirrors from Queen Victoria of England, french cristal ware and wallpaper from Japan. The ticket for foreigners costs 10000 and for local costs 400. I recommend visiting the place with a guide as there are not many written explanation. Has nice panoramik view at the top.

A surprisingly simple Palace, in tact from before the French Colonozation and thankfully kept. UNESCO sites are always great. No pics allowed inside buildings

One of my favorite place in Tana

A UNESCO Heritage Site. Comprises a royal city and burial site, and an ensemble of sacred places. The Royal Hill was the burial ground for its sovereigns; built in the 15th century and was set up as a fortified political capital and royal palace during the reign of King Andriantsimitoviaminandriana in the 18th century.

Hardly a Palace as most people would think of it. A collection of a few huts with some basic items inside. Lovely views of the surrounding countryside though. 10,000 Ary entrance fee for foreigners plus 600 Ary for taking photos (outside only)

A major step in Madagascar's History. Nicely preserved. Would deserve a full reconstitution [live performance maybe?] and an historian to develop the landmark history Be prepared to pay restrooms...

This place is a trap. Scam guides in front of the building. Don't go! The building is nice from the outside, just go for a quick look if you really want to see it.

Don't mistake this palace with the restored Queen's Palace further uphill. This place is a total rip-off, with nothing inside. It's just a messy, empty hull with a few placards on Madagascar's independence that you can read about online.

Interesting place. We were talked into using a guide but we found it really wasn't necessary. Enough signs to tell a story. Worth the visit.

Really cool Malagasy building with informative displays and knowledgeable guide. 40,000 to get in. They said you need an official guide. He will look for a tip and a chance to guide you around the other palace past the post office up the hill. I used another guide for that to spread the tip money around.

Very few artifacts on display inside a couple of small room, really not much to see, not well preserved, no organization. As soon as you arrive, there are a lot of local "tour guides" who are not actually licensed guides who swarm up to the car who then try to coerce money out of you however they can. They'll keep telling you that they need to split the money between them and they need to save the money, wants euros or US dollars instead of the local currency (ariary) so they can get more, and it's not easy to leave until you pay them A LOT more than what they should guide (based on what the hotel and local driver told me). The driver was scared to tell me that they were asking for too much since these fake local "guided" would get mad at him later. The whole country is full of people who try to trick, beg, or coerce money out of you. Beware. I won't be going back and will let my friends/family know not to visit. The lemurs are not worth with dealing with the humans there.

Well, the place has been restored and it's great to see it in real... Actually, it's like the palaces we see in movies... :-) and it's would be awesome to visit the rooms upstairs but it's not yet possible for now

The Palace interior was being renovated when I was there. There are a limited number of exhibits but they are made fascinating if you have the right guide. My guide was "Tahina" who expertly explained the artifacts in excellent english (he speaks 5 languages). The weirdest exhibit was a small diorama of monkeys dressed in victorian guide at a party to represent the Malagasy people. It was presented by Napoleon to the Malagasy people as some sort of joke but they kept it all this time. You are asked to give the guide something after the tour. I asked my guide if he could help arrange a car and driver. He ended being my guide on a 12 day trip through southern Madagascar and did a great job. Ask for Tahina as your guide. I had a different guide at the Queen's Palace and he wasn't half as good.

The best moment to go their is when the jacaranda trees are blooming. Unfortunately i don’t have great pictures of them.

Nice lake to walk around. A bit dirty but not excessively.

Independence Day lights and fireworks

Nice place for chill

I loike to move it move it

(Translated by Google) The lake unfortunately looks quite polluted, the color of the water says it all, unfortunately the government of Madagascar does nothing to heal the capital of Antananarivo, it is full of garbage and I did not see anything that could change things, a shame that there is so much pollution. (Original) El lago desgraciadamente se ve bastante contaminado, el color del agua lo dice todo, desgraciadamente el gobierno de Madagascar no hace nada para sanar la capital de Antananarivo , esta llena de basura y no vi nada que pueda cambiar las cosas, una pena que haya tanta contaminación.

(Translated by Google) There is this artificial lake in the south of Antananarivo. Its surroundings are not very encouraging, but the lake and the monument in it, which commemorates the people of Madagascar who fought alongside the French in the First World War, are a pleasant sight. The place is worth a short walk. (Original) Antananarivo déli részén van ez a mesterséges tó. A környezete nem túl bizalomgerjesztő, de a tó és a benne lévő emlékmű, mely az első világháborúban a franciák mellett harcoló madagaszkári embereknek állít emléket, kellemes látvány. Egy rövid sétát megér a hely.

A whole artistic experience. I wish there were better lighting in the yard.

Walked for hours. Its closed on saturday while Google says it should be open

It's a cafe, with good ambience and no food. Only drinks. Can enjoy the music with drinks, that's it!!

International and local friendly atmosphere! 😎🔥

Lots of choice, reasonable prices and no hassle.

The place to go...

(Translated by Google) There is a restaurant and bar well-decorated with artwork, and a separate space for art gallery exhibitions. It seems like a place where art and tradition come together well. It's perfect with a small glass of wine and pizza. There are also regular performances every Friday evening. (Original) 아트작품들로 잘 꾸며져 있는 레스토랑과 Bar가 있고 아트갤러리 전시가 가능한 공간도 별도로 있네요..웬지 Art와 전통이 잘 어우럳러진 곳인듯.. 작은 와인과 피자를 함께 하면 딱이네요..매주 금요일 저녁에는 정기공연도 있다고 합니다

(Translated by Google) Small museum with a nice view of the city (Original) Petit musée avec une belle vue sur la ville

(Translated by Google) The Rova of Ilafy, located on one of the twelve sacred hills of Imerina, is a major historical site in Madagascar. Built in the 19th century, it served as the residence of King Radama II. The wooden architecture, typical of the period, is remarkable and well-preserved. The museum displays artifacts from the period, such as musical instruments, kitchen utensils, and the king's personal belongings. The visit offers an immersion in Madagascar's royal history, with panoramic views of the region. A must-see for those passionate about Malagasy history and culture. (Original) Le Rova d'Ilafy, situé sur l'une des douze collines sacrées de l'Imerina, est un site historique majeur de Madagascar. Construit au XIXᵉ siècle, il servait de résidence au roi Radama II. L'architecture en bois, typique de l'époque, est remarquable et bien conservée. Le musée présente des artefacts de l'époque, tels que des instruments de musique, des ustensiles de cuisine et des objets personnels du roi. La visite offre une immersion dans l'histoire royale de Madagascar, avec une vue panoramique sur la région. Un lieu incontournable pour les passionnés d'histoire et de culture malgaches.

(Translated by Google) Former royal residence, small museum. (Original) Ancienne demeure royale, petit musée.

(Translated by Google) A historical museum, calm place with panoramic view (Original) Une musée historique, endroit calme avec vue panoramique - A historical museum, calm place with panoramic sight

(Translated by Google) King Andrianjafy d'Ilafy, son of the great King ANDRIAMBELOMASINA..... (Original) Roi Andrianjafy d'Ilafy, fils du grand Roi ANDRIAMBELOMASINA.....

(Translated by Google) The commandery (Original) La commanderie

One of the big crocodile farm in Madagascar ivato you can enjoy with crocodile meat and any kind of crocodile dishes. There is some special frogs and lizards you can see those frogs and lizards only in Madagascar. It’s very nice place but foods price little bit expencive and weekends are crowded if you can go with week days it’s calm and silent place for you. Enjoy with crocodile meat with Madagascar croc farm

25.000 Ariary the entrance fees + food (crocodile meal). The park is neatly maintained. You can find crocodiles, of course, and cameleons, snakes, frogs. The shop store is near the reception desk. Very expensive. Free parking lot.

One of the enormous crocodile ranch in Madagascar ivato you can appreciate with crocodile meat and any sort of crocodile dishes. There is a few extraordinary frogs and reptiles you can see those frogs and reptiles just in Madagascar. It's exceptionally pleasant spot yet food varieties cost tad expencive and ends of the week are packed on the off chance that you can go with week days it's quiet and quiet spot for you. Appreciate with crocodile meat with Madagascar croc ranch. 25000Ar per person tickets

Neat little dive into the culture and wildlife of Madagascar: fosa, lemurs, snakes, chameleons, tortoises, crocs and more. The staff are friendly, good price, and the food is decent.

Very decent, a lot of crocs and other animals That’s for sure. Tiny recommendation would be a map of the park/suggested walking route?

Clean and well managed place to see the Nile Crocodiles, Cameleons, Frogs, Snakes and other endemic plants found in madagascar in captivity. Close to Ivato airport.

Just amazing. Real wildlife. So many crocodiles. You can even feed a lemur.

This is a combination of a zoo and a botanical garden. I wouldn't say it's the best place I've ever visited, but if you're already in Antananarivo and want to see some interesting animal and plant species, it's worth a visit. The entrance fee is affordable, but it's important to note that the animals are kept in very small and enclosed spaces. However, if you're looking to take a walk and enjoy beautiful plant species and a scenic lake, you might find this place quite enjoyable.

All zoo's are meant to be education centres for wildlife viewers and Tsimbazaza zoo although poorly maintained does give visitors a close up view of Lemurs and a few other birds and reptiles.Before visiting a National park a visit to this zoo is beneficial.The zoo has a excellent " Natural History Museum " next to it that has original fossils and skeletons of extinct Madagascar species.

Very dilapidated place, with some very unhappy animals. The level of care is way too low. Also the rubbish and plastic waste is obscene! It's apparent that the team have no incentive or will to care for the animals or the gardens.

Unfortunately, quite poor garden, suffering animals in unsufficient conditions, mess and rubbish all over the garden, damaged plants and trees (marked and scratched by visitors), many empty spaces, dead animals (I saw 1 bird and 1 chameleon). Well, don't expect standards like in developed countries. Artificially created biotopes have a nice idea, but the reality will bring disappointment..

The best about it the guide, check out Bruno he's fun, informative and passionate. The zoo is small but had over 14 types of lemurs. This is a caged zoo, but a good place to start learning about what to expect.

It's a fun place if you don't want to get out to one of the national parks or reserves and just see some animals and the variety of plants Madagascar has right here in Tana! Locals basically go in for free, we opted not to have a guide and just roamed around on our own. We had a fun time on their manual ferris-wheel... it was a person jumping on it and pulling it down by force, so fun!

animals are kept in bad conditions, especially the lemurs. Donkey had a very ugly wound

Lovely place to spend a slow day in Tana, there is a cinema, fast food restaurants, supermarket, boutiques and a beautiful view of the lake. This is where Radisson hotels are based.

This is a great place to ship for clothes and shoes. I found a nice coat here. There's also a theatre in the area and some decent places to eat.

good shopping mall and food court

The best hotel with good team work

Small but great place to eat

Lovely place to spend a slow day in Tana, there is a cinemas, restaurants and fast food, boutiques and a nice view of the lake. There is supermarket also Prices are more costly .

The place to be for coffee and shopping

A church with a beautiful interior, located in Antananarivo, the capital of Madagascar.

For me is the first cathedral with the arcades in timber. It is on the path of every touristic visit of Tana. There are even some saints relics exposed inside

Was closed, only a lot of begging people around but a nice view from the top.

I believe this is the largest cathedral in the city. It's a very beautiful structure and the interior was nice. I did not manage to inside the cathedral as there was a wedding ceremony ongoing. Looking from outside it did look well maintained. There's a very large statue of Mary but to get a good shot you'll need to get it from the bottom of the stairs leading up to the church. The neighborhood seems safe to walk about. It's on the way to the Rova Palace.

Nice stained glass. Good respite from the tumult of Antsirabe

As a staunch catholic Christian, this was a climax of my trip...visiting the cathedral of Antananarivo. Most especially was the visit to the tomb of an African saint...Blessed Victoire. I was able to pray in the cathedral, though wasnt fortunate to attend Holy Mass.

Nice small Cathedral in Antananarivo, Capital of Madagascar.

Worth the visit. The building it self tells a story. The exhibits are few and simple. The information in films and digital exhibits tells very simplistic and selective history of Madagascar all the way to its Independence, but is a good introduction for those no familiar with the the last three centuries of Monarchy, Colonial Times, and the struggle for independence of this fascinating Island. The site offers one of the best views of Antananarivo.

Beautiful palace and place to learn about Malagasy history. However it is a pity that they burned it some years ago so most of the place is renovated. Small museum inside about kings, queens, Madagascar and some nice items. Amazing view from top of Antananarivo as it is at the highest point of the city.

Very nice place to visit, certainly to recommend! Everything described in malgasy, french and English. A guide is good to give you some more background to the things, but not really necessary.

Good museum to visit. But it should allow visitors to take photos without flash.

Great place to learn about Madagascar's history. Entrance fee 20000 pp, obligatory guide (I guess you might manage to get in without a guide), who charged us 50000. Fully functional museum with great view.

Quite a nice view. And a 20000 entry fee for a short visit is fair enough. A short visit is plenty of time to walk around the recreation of the historic buildings. There are some interesting historic artifacts inside some but there's not much left of original architecture after the fire in 1995. You may find a tour guide helpful if you want a longer tour. Beware. No photos allowed inside buildings- dunno why they don't want people sharing the interesting stuff but whatever.

It was exceptional. I went in 2019 before the renovations, and it was alright. Now, since the renovations, it is SO much better. It's like a museum inside, and the guide was a huge help. Very knowledgeable, and the history of Madagascar really comes together. I recommend going with the two hour tour, because there's so much to see. It's too bad they don't let you take pictures inside, because there is some really beautiful stuff. Although, if we were allowed to take pictures, it would have taken 4 hours.lol

Birds park in the capital of Madagascar. Needs a little cleaning. You can visit in half hour.

A beautiful park with a lot of birds and wold nature, the big issues are that there are no indicators in park for alleys, and in a portion of the park people build up their houses, so while admiring the nature and birds you can end up on someones property

Lots of birds including the rare Meller's Duck. Nice little place

Pleasant walk around this park - visit early in the morning or late afternoon and bring a long lens for the many, many birds that live here. The northwest corner of the park has homes, but the rest is an oasis of nature in the middle of a crowded city. You have to buy your ticket in advance (i.e. the day before) but you can show up as early as 6 am and have the whole park to yourself.

They took 20,000 Ariary to let me enter the park and after 50 minutes they ordered us to leave the park and the payment they charge was not recorded

An oasis right within the city. Unfortunately you have to buy tickets in advance @Tana Waterfront. Many birds and also some chameleons.

Happy day

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Esperience

(Translated by Google) Head full of memories, for the first time in my life I return to the country of my birth and see my little brother Triolet and my biological family as well as my half-brother ROGER driver of the Green and yellow train of 🇲🇬 I miss you so much where are you.? Big kisses Juvenah (Original) Des nouvenirs plein la tête, pour la première fois de ma vie que je reviens dans mon pays de naissance et que je vois mon petit frère Triolet et ma famille biologique ainsi que mon demi-frère ROGER conducteur du train Vert et jaune de 🇲🇬 vous me manquez tellement ou êtes vous.? Gros bisous Juvenah

(Translated by Google) Imposing building (Original) Imposantes Gebäude

(Translated by Google) the station is very clean, I recommend it (Original) stacja bardzo czysta polecam

(Translated by Google) Very good atmosphere (Original) Très bonne ambiance

(Translated by Google) Practical (Original) Pratique

A beautiful, clean and modern international airport of a small African state. I was pleased to find that there were places everywhere to charge my mobile and the WiFi was good and strong, unlike many other airports

Take note that their own local currency, the Madagascar Ariary, cannot be used inside the airport after passing the customs. Only EUR and USD are accepted.

Ivato International Airport exceeded my expectations in every way! The modern terminal is sleek and efficient, with friendly staff and a seamless check-in process. The airport's design is stunning, with plenty of natural light and comfortable seating areas. I loved the local touches and artwork on display, which added to the airport's charm. The staff were helpful and courteous, and the airport's amenities were top-notch. Departing from Ivato was a breeze, and I'll always look back on my time here fondly. Highly recommend!

The ADEMA check in staff seem poorly trained . I arrived in good time only to spend 1 hour having my visa and onward flight booking authenticated . 5 long checks and 3 phone calls until they accepted me to fly. When I complained I was met by rudeness from the girl and her supervisor . Adding a photo of the rude woman as she would not give me her name for my complaint

The airport, though not very expensive is well manged. The duty free shops at the International departure DO NOT accept their own local currency Ariary! This is strange. I had to leave the country with bundles of unspent local currency!

The main airport in the country, almost all international airlines are operating trips toward Madagascar to this airport, its location is good, very friendly and helpful staff, there is no duty free. The Airport is new, clean and well managed.

A very new airport when we passed through it in 2023, 'Ivato International Airport' will need a lot of attention if it's not to depreciate rapidly. We travelled through via the business class lounges, which were alright (being new), but offered very little in the way of entertainment, international food, plus there was no alcohol. There was a nice photographic exhibition on the walls, which (from up-to-date pictures) I can see are still there now, a year later. Not sure if that's good or bad. Immigration, customs and boarding procedure were not that good; queues were long and disorganized. It's a very bad policy that you cannot use any of their own currency in the airport, which means that only euros and US dollars can be used. Madagascan currency cannot be changed to your currency, so be sure to do this outside. There was a 'hut' nearby that did this. Not the worst international airport I've been through, but the signs are there!

It talks about water purity and transparency, the essential qualities of perfect water, and It is dedicated to preserving Madagascar's photographic heritage and aims to encourage Malagasy people to embrace their history. The museum features exhibitions of vintage photographs as well as themed video screenings The gardens of the Museum of Photography offer spectacular views of the city of Antananarivo. There was a guide, she was very helpful and very explicit. Hats off

Lonely planet defines it as the best Museum in town. Probably exaggerated, but a wonderful spot with great views and old architecture, plus some content to understand the history of this country. But is just a small villa, with two rooms for exhibition and three for projections

Small but interesting museum with many videos explaining both the history of Malagasy photography and the temporary exhibition. On the top floor, the exhibition in well designed. I would have liked to have also a permanent space with old photos of Antananarivo and other main cities. Great view of Antananarivo from the top floor.

Changing photographic exhibitions with permanent documentary films about Madagascar in a two floor very interesting building worth visiting.

They have six short documentaries about Madagascar and its cultural heritage, made up of historic photographs in 3 languages. In addition, there's also a number of photographs on display on the walls with explanations. A small souvenir shop (beautiful postcards!), a temporary photo exposition in the garden (environment conservation) and a lovely garden restaurant. Great views from the hilltop. Overall worth a visit.

My favorite place in the city. Each and every exhibition is a reflection of the creative and talented team who prepared it. The staff is warm and knowledgeable. It is always a delight to visit.

A nice place for photography lovers with interesting exhibitions. Highly recommended to visit.

It was a poster display of the history of pirates generally and in Madagascar. It's all in French but some nice photos. There are some models that were sweet. A very modest 3 rooms in a side street of Tana.

I am not satisfied with the museum. It is a pirates pictures museum. I saw just very few items that can belong to previous eras. Even the other available items are newly made.

I loved my visit to this place. Very educating history about pirates. I liked the effort to translate the documents to English but there is some inconsistency and wrong captioning in the some of the translated texts. I will give 5 stars if the documents are corrected.

An original museum, deserving some praise.

It's a tourist trap. It has some interesting panels on Malagasy pirates, but don't come here expecting to get a very good understanding of piracy in the Indian ocean or to see artifacts. You will find neither. But, for 10,000AR (3USD), I guess I can't complain.

King Julien was not there. Wish i'd seen him. Ive never been here. Was very fun. 10/10

Good for an hour to walk through. It is mostly in French, but they gave us an English version to read by ourselves as we went through.

This is more of a tourist shop where you can buy handicrafts of Madagascar, vanilla and other delicacies of the island. Nothing special, plus I found the vanilla and vanilla products too pricey. It's for sure, not a gallery. I would go again but I would buy my vanilla sticks from real groceries or open markets.

Many souvenirs and hand craft could be found here with good quality and price. I bought many things here at the end of my trip and observations of many shops all around Madagascar. No need to negotiate about the price.

Probably the best souvenir shop in Tana. Love it!

Big variety of crafted items. All priced and credit cards welcome. No doubt it is cheaper buying in the market but it’s a nice environment and they also support people in rural areas from where they obtain their wares.

Lisy Art Gallery is a nice place! We had a great moment and loved exploring all the art. The atmosphere was welcoming. Definitely worth a visit! 😊

All you need to buy in Madagascar & next door there is a spice shop/ rum/ fresh Vanilla pods. Very friendly n helpful staffs. We ordered a taxi a whole day to wait for us.

Very diverse and good quality gift shop ranging from raphia products (table mats, baskets, bags, boxes etc), through T-shirts (Carambole and Maki brands I guess) and zebu horn products to woodwork, paintings and some metal decoration items. There is even a food section so they practically have everything you might consider as "Malagasy handicraft".

Great first stop to meet other back packers. The staff are fantastic! The food is good and it's a great location. Just a little issue with water and not being able to shower which is much needed after a long flight or a day in the city.

We stopped here for a bite and the vibes were outstanding. Lots of young people hanging out. Great burger and beer.

Place quite close to downtown but far at the same time, which provide with both peace and connection to the city. It is placed in a hill next to the centre. Clean place, at least the independent high house on the stairs, rustic and very authentic. Staff is quite nice and a good local breakfast can be arranged.

This is the best hostel in Tana. The rooms are expensive, but the staff is friendly and the atmosphere here is truly that of a hostel. The owners are a really nice and very helpful. They let guests use the kitchen and have a good dorm space. I recommend this place to anyone staying in Tana, but I also recommend getting out of Tana as soon as you can. There is much more to see in Madagascar.

Seriously best backpacker option in Tana, wonderful and friendly staff, very chill vibrant vibe and decent clean rooms. Food and beverage is pretty darn awesome too. Staff are also more than happy to help set you up with ways to explore this unique country. Guarantee this will top Lonely Planet’s recommendation in the next edition 😉

We ate at this hostel twice, didn't sleep here. Good vibes and has a hostel cat called Kiki (I think that's his name). Would be great if they could neuter him. Lots of vegetarian food options. Mostly Mexican / tex-mex food

The only normal option for staying at Tana. Still, dorms and rooms are very expansive as for what you get. Staff is helpful and knows English very well but the managers are very unpleasant. During a 40 days trip in Madagascar I had to stay there several times and I got the feeling that this place is managed by very greedy people.

Everything was great! The food was really good, the staff was nice. And the place is very beautiful, especially on a sunny day. It's in a nice location and easy to get to, so I'd recommend coming here.

Very good. “European restaurant” is not fair, since there is a fusion with local food. The duck with Foie grass was pretty local, as ingredient and interpretation (in a positive way). The relaxed atmosphere around the pool is also great.

We ate on the first floor restaurant. Nice and cosy. Extensive menu plus specials on the blackboard. Service was excellent, portions generous and extremely tasty. Two courses for 2 people plus water and 3 cocktails came to £23. Only complaint was that I had no room for pudding! If we had more time we’d definitely be back.

The food was really good, but for a restaurant of this reputation the waiters need to learn that the clients are paying customers and not their enemies. Our waiter Alberto was fine and did a good job. But the lady in the bar short hair and glasses. Was incredible rude. I made an allergic reaction to spice and began sneezing uncontrollably, I used the napkin provided by the restaurant. The lady arrived after the factory with paper napkins and yelled at me for sneezing on the other napkin, as if I was a clairvoyant knowing I was going to sneeze. After we told her the irrationality of her argument, she went to their colleagues and mock me by sizing a few times over the dinner. I have never seen that on a restaurant before. Really left us an extremely bad memory of what at that point a good evening.

French cusines with reasonable price. Is mini museum...... Must visit when you in Madagascar

An institution in Tana! Coming here since many years. Also the hotel is recommended! The food though is consistently delicious, fresh ingredients, creative food design and superb taste. Even great value for money, as you can tell since it's always full, lunch or dinner. Keep up the good work, team Sakamanga! 😋😜✌️

I visited here in 2016 when i was a kid.Food was good and its also best place for me to spend time with parrot in my profile picture(i am not lying) :D

A very vibration night club but lack of space

Its a great place if you want to chill to some good music and enjoy watching people dancing. I will recommend this place, most specially if you staying at Carlton hotel and the surrounding for those who are visiting Tana. You will have a good time since there is dissent crown that comes over.

This was all about Night life downtown Antananarivo...it was a great spit with live malagasy music. Few seats, so most people stood while drinking. Young men visiting should be aware that the ladies here wouldn't spare them😁 asking for a drink. I had my fair share of harrasment. For security reasons, it's advisable to go here with a local person who speaks the language.

One of the best Club in Tana. Damn good music and crowd. The place is small for a large party. For the same reason gets too crowded fast.

The food is definitely 👌🏾

It's a good place to hangout, having fun or if you like to enjoing party, and there are many shows.

Nice place. Friendly staff and security. Highly recommend if your in tana

It's french

(Translated by Google) Great place, well located on Avenue de l'Independence there is a library and a performance hall where you can see plays, films or even concerts. Negative point, the parking lot is too small and there is often not enough space. (Original) Super endroit, bien situé au niveau de l'avenue de l'indépendance il y a une bibliothèque et une salle de spectacle où l'on peut voir des pièces de théâtre, des films ou encore des concerts. Point négatif, le parking est trop petit et il n'y a souvent pas assez de place.

(Translated by Google) A place that's enriching for its cinema and its library. There's a selection, but not enough in some sections (novels, for example). The security guards, especially the young one, don't know how to act as interfaces and lack courtesy. They need to be taught how to communicate, especially with the young Vazahas, who can indeed be quite abrupt. There's unfair treatment. Having to leave all your belongings in the lockers, when we have computers to work on, is ridiculous, while others, who have neither books to return nor computers, can enter with their backpacks. We've seen women, with small baskets completely open, who had to take everything out and carry everything by hand, and were assigned a locker right next to the restrooms, and closest to the ground (by the locker security guard, who had overheard the exchanges between the young woman and the young security guard). It's a shame; it could be an ideal place. The IFM also has other attractions: the terrace and the children's corner (although limited). (Original) Endroit qui est enrichissant pour son cinéma et sa bibliothèque. Il y a du choix, mais pas suffisamment dans certains rayons (romans par exemple). Les hommes de sécurité, surtout le jeune ne savent pas être les interfaces, et manquent de courtoisie. Il est nécessaire de leur apprendre à communiquer, surtout avec les jeunes Vazahas, qui peuvent être, effectivement, assez abrupts. Il existe un traitement inéquitable. Le fait de devoir laisser toutes les affaires dans les casiers, alors qu'on a des ordinateurs, pour travailler est ridicule, tandis que d'autres, qui n'ont ni livres à rendre, ni ordinateurs peuvent entrer avec leur sac à dos, tandis qu'on a vu des femmes, avec des petits paniers complètement ouverts, ont dû tout sortir et tout porter à la main, et se sont vues attribuer un casier tout prêt des toilettes, et le plus près du sol (par le vigile dédié aux casiers, qui avait entendu les échanges entre la jeune et le jeune vigile). Dommage, ce pourrait être un lieu idéal. L'IFM a aussi d'autres attraits : la terrasse et le coin enfant (bien que restreint).

(Translated by Google) The IFM is a must-see in Antananarivo for those passionate about French culture and the French language. The richly stocked media library is ideal for readers and researchers. The IFM also offers a varied cultural program, ranging from concerts to film screenings and conferences. It's a true center of exchange and discovery. (Original) L'IFM est un lieu incontournable à Antananarivo pour les passionnés de culture et de langue française. La médiathèque est richement fournie, idéale pour les lecteurs et chercheurs. L'IFM propose également une programmation culturelle variée, allant des concerts aux projections de films, en passant par des conférences. Un véritable centre d'échanges et de découvertes.

(Translated by Google) I've attended lots of training at IFM but it's always GREAT!!! They are super welcoming, the rooms are clean and spacious. Also the trainers are great and I learned a lot. They have a lot of activities monthly. So, for information you have to call or subscribe to their monthly magazine. Otherwise, the media library is also GREAT. There are so many books too, it’s just great! (Original) J’ai assisté à plein de formation à l’IFM mais toujours GÉNIALES !!! Ils sont supers accueillants, les salles sont propres et spacieuses. Aussi les formateurs sont géniaux et j’ai beaucoup appris. Ils ont beaucoup d’activités mensuellement. Du coup, pour les infos il faut appeler ou alors s’abonner à leur revue mensuelle. Sinon, la médiathèque aussi est GÉNIALE. Il y a tellement de livres aussi, c’est juste top !

(Translated by Google) They are super welcoming, the rooms are clean and spacious. Also, the trainers are great and I learned a lot. (Original) Ils sont supers accueillants, les salles sont propres et spacieuses. Aussi les formateurs sont géniaux et j’ai beaucoup appris.

(Translated by Google) A fabulous place to relax and get away for a bit (Original) Un endroit fabuleux poir se détendre et s'évader un peu

Lots of stairs but you don't go to church for that 😊

(Translated by Google) A place of worship ready to welcome you to strengthen your faith and entrust all your actions in accordance with God's plan. (Original) Un lieu de culte prêt à vous accueillir pour renforcer votre foi et confier toutes vos actions conformément au plan de Dieu.

Loved their food! I was not ready for the experience as I was thinking of a more casual dine. However, tried their duck and the thin layer of fat was perfectly cooked which is mostly rare in restaurants.

Amazing place! Really good exceptional food at very low prices (for foreigners at least) in a very colonial and classy atmosphere. Very friendly and attentive staff. A very good experience overall

Had an awesome dinner. The trio of fish carpaccio is amazing. The service is excellent.

I’ve eaten well all over the world (highlights: Bogota and Tbilisi) but this place put Tana squarely on the map for me! Delicious Magret de Canard the last time I was here, then tonight the tuna and calamari was sublime!

We had diner at this restaurant after trying Varangue and Kudeta, hoping it's pretty close to the others. It was a disappointment though. We had the meron with cheese and lasagna. The meron was old and oily, with a pregnant fish smell and the lasagna was below average, basically tasteless. Besides this, when asking to pay with credit card they insisted a lot of times that they charge an extra 5% for cc fees, something the other restaurants don't charge. Also the prices are pretty much the same as the other 2 restaurants, but the quality is not even close. Besides all this we both were pretty ill after this dining experience, but i can't say for sure it was the food.

The atmosphere is great, feels like old, food quality is great, their specialty is the Soufflé, it is really awesome

Great food. Tartare de poisson is excellent (better than the competition), chocolate mousse amazing, great maigret de canard, shrimps and fries. Four stars because I've had better carpaccio and steak in Tana, ... will come back. Service was great too. Good job!

Great atmosphere with a perfect setup A staff very professional serving a very large range of top quality food joining the brasserie parisienne with the spices of Madagascar Definitely a must in Tana! Well done! Will go back !

We enjoyed our diner at Grand Café de la Gare, with live piano music in the background and under the charm of the location itself! Highly recommend when in Tana!

Nice environment, colonial style. There is also a nice bar. Good amount of green in the open air area.

Well...I had expectations as I came from the Princess Bora on Sainte Marie. But... It's a nice place, they did a great restauration job and created a good, relaxing atmosphere. The service did a good job, too. But the food disappointed me. The waiter recommended the zebu steak and so I did. The redwine-onion sauce was delicious, but just too less for a sauce lover like me. Half of the steak and it was already gone. I ordered mayonnaise and got remoulade, which is not a bad thing as it was also delicious. But the steak...the meat quality was bad, several tendons and hard in some places, too. The experience of eating a great steak got destroyed, I gave approx a third of the meat to the cat next to me. Very sad as it was my last Dinner before I need to attend my flight back to Europe. And yes, I totally agree to one of the other opinions here: you should add information about possible food allergies on menu. Fifou, the owner, manages several Restaurants/Hotels in Europe, he usually has to know and take care as with the price point here, this restaurant definitely aims to tourists, business people and wealthy Madagassi. So here is big room for development.

Food quality is good but it's now quite overpriced, service can be slow, waiters don't check on tables often enough. Fruit juices and cocktails are extortionate. I had catch of the day, fries and vegetables and it was all very nice except the tartar sauce which was not good.

Wonderful restaurant in the old train station! Excellent food, great service.

Atmosphere I could give 1000000000! The food gourmet. Some plates are better than others but in general a very nice gastronomic experience. Super good prices for what they offer . We visited five times during our stay

(Translated by Google) Need (Original) Milay

Cool place. There are some odd choices regarding the structure and architecture tho

Market very fresh fruit and vegetables price not expensive, I recommend every one to buy and support sellers

This a beautiful stadium with an amazing architecture in Antananarivo, Madagascar

Nice Place For sporty people

Beautiful city

Really nice soccer stadium. Like something out of Doha, Qatar!

Not everyone can enter there

Super warm welcome. Delicious local food. The romazava is yummy and filling. Full of flavour and served with a smile.

Highly recommend the soap and the local dishes

Lovely place! Great service, terrific food... The Two people who run the place are very welcoming. Don't miss it!

(Translated by Google) A traditional Malagasy cuisine restaurant Maxens welcomes you with a smile, the food is good and well served Hygiene is there, prices are correct Good value for money, it's always open, there is a choice for all tastes and vegetarian too (Original) Un restaurant de cuisine traditionnelle malgache Maxens vous accueille avec le sourire, la nourriture est bonne et bien servie L'hygiène est au rendez vous, les tarifs corrects Un bon rapport qualité prix, c'est toujours ouvert, il y a du choix pour tous les goûts et du végétarien aussi

Good local food options - I got the Romazava and a strawberry juice. Everything tasted great.

(Translated by Google) A must-visit in Tana to (re)discover Malagasy cuisine 🇲🇬🍽️ Romazava is a tribute to traditional Madagascar cuisine. Here, each dish tells a story, each bite takes you on a journey. The recipes are authentic, generous, and flavorful, perfectly showcased in a friendly, calm, and elegant setting. The service is attentive, the ingredients are fresh, and local flavors are respected. A special mention goes to the white bean sausage, an absolute delight! Ideal for introducing foreign friends to Madagascar or simply treating yourself to authentic local cuisine. (Original) Une adresse incontournable à Tana pour (re)découvrir la cuisine malgache 🇲🇬🍽️ Le Romazava, c’est un hommage à la gastronomie traditionnelle de Madagascar. Ici, chaque plat raconte une histoire, chaque bouchée fait voyager. Les recettes sont authentiques, généreuses, savoureuses, et parfaitement mises en valeur dans un cadre convivial, calme et élégant. Le service est attentionné, les produits sont frais, les saveurs locales sont respectées. Mention spéciale haricot blanc saucisse, un délice absolu ! Idéal pour faire découvrir Madagascar à des amis étrangers ou simplement se faire plaisir avec une vraie cuisine du terroir.

(Translated by Google) 🇲🇬 A true immersion in Malagasy gastronomy! Romazava, nestled in the heart of Isoraka, is a must-try for anyone wishing to discover the authentic flavors of Madagascar. Here, the vary sy laoka is served with rare generosity: the rice is unlimited, and you can have as many helpings as you like—a real treat for lovers of hearty, comforting dishes. A special mention goes to the hen'omby ritra, carefully simmered, meltingly tender, and flavorful. The zebu tongue is perfectly cooked, tender, and full of character, while the well-seasoned tripe adds a rustic and delicious touch. Each bite tells a story, that of warm, family-style cooking deeply rooted in the local culture. The setting is simple but welcoming, and the service reflects the cuisine: sincere and unpretentious. An address that I highly recommend to all those who want to taste real Malagasy cuisine, without artifice but with a lot of heart. (Original) 🇲🇬 Une véritable immersion dans la gastronomie malgache ! Le Romazava, niché au cœur d’Isoraka, est une adresse incontournable pour quiconque souhaite découvrir les saveurs authentiques de Madagascar. Ici, le vary sy laoka est servi avec une générosité rare : le riz est à volonté, et on peut se resservir autant de fois qu’on le souhaite — un vrai bonheur pour les amateurs de plats copieux et réconfortants. Mention spéciale pour le hen’omby ritra, mijoté avec soin, fondant et savoureux. La langue de zébu est parfaitement cuite, tendre et pleine de caractère, tandis que les tripes, bien assaisonnées, apportent une touche rustique et délicieuse à l’ensemble. Chaque bouchée raconte une histoire, celle d’une cuisine familiale, chaleureuse et profondément enracinée dans la culture locale. Le cadre est simple mais accueillant, et le service est à l’image de la cuisine : sincère et sans prétention. Une adresse que je recommande vivement à tous ceux qui veulent goûter à la vraie cuisine malgache, sans artifice mais avec beaucoup de cœur.

Decent place to have Indian food in Ivato

(Translated by Google) Dirty room with mold on the walls. The rooms are not maintained at all! Run away! (Original) Chambre sale avec de la moisissure sur les murs. Les chambres ne sont pas du tout entretenues ! Fuyez !

(Translated by Google) Varied menu for dishes (not for drinks), service certainly not the fastest but you can eat even at late hours. (Original) Carte variée pour les plats (pas pour les boissons), service certes pas des plus rapides mais on peut se restaurer même à des horaires tardifs.

(Translated by Google) A very welcoming and smiling welcome. The rooms are clean which is a strong point. The place is nicely decorated which gives it an authentic charm. (Original) Un accueil très avenant et souriant. Les chambres sont propres ce qui est un point fort. L'endroit est joliment décoré ce qui lui donne un charme authentique.

(Translated by Google) Welcome and pleasant staff! Two nights with my 3 children! Perfect clean we eat well and secure! THANKS (Original) Accueil et personnelles agréable ! Deux nuits avec mes 3 enfants ! Parfait propre on mange bien et sécurisé ! Merci

(Translated by Google) Very good hotel Friendly, clean Excellent catering (Original) Très bon hôtel Sympa, propre Excellente restauration

(Translated by Google) Friendly welcome... excellent cuisine... (Original) Accueil sympathique... cuisine excellente..

Its a good place to see a great variety of local animals in one place. The Vivarium shows Chamäleons and small frogs, whereas the cages are kind of small. The guide was very knowledgeable to explain in details.

not enough penguins but the movie was alright

(Translated by Google) The guides were quite competent and the animals seem to be well behaved. However, some crocodiles are not fed enough and I suggest giving them more food by making donations. Last point, an albino crocodile is alone because he was being harassed by his other crocodile friends. I would like to add a friend to his enclosure. Very good park. (Original) Les guides étaient assez compétant et les animaux ont l'air d'être bien élevés. Néanmoins, certains crocodiles ne sont pas assez nourris et je propose de pouvoir les donner plus de nourriture en faisant des dons. Dernier point, un crocodile albinos se retrouve seul parce qu'il se faisais harceler par ses autres amis crocodiles. J'aimerais bien qu'on le rajoute un ami dans son enclos. Très bon parc.

(Translated by Google) Compared to the Lemur Park, this is more suitable. The ticket is only 25,000 Ali (Original) 相比狐猴公园，这里更合适。门票只要25.000阿里

(Translated by Google) Very good We see a lot of crocodiles and a lot of other animals and it doesn't cost much. (Original) Très bien On voit bcp de crocodile et bcp d’autres animaux Et ça ne coûte pas cher

(Translated by Google) Cool. I recommend it. (Original) Круто. Рекомендую

Delicious, friendly staff and the chilli sauce on the table was incredible!

(Translated by Google) It's very good, clean and inexpensive. I recommend (Original) C'est très bon, propre et à petit prix. Je recommande

(Translated by Google) Nice place with good location, nice staff. Good and plentiful food (Original) Posto carino con una buona posizione, personale gentile. Cibo buono e abbondante

Vegan/Veggie option available! Delicious

(Translated by Google) Delicious food here, great staff and a good price. (Original) Heerlijk gegeten hier, super personeel en tegen een goed prijs.

(Translated by Google) It's cheap and delicious. The staff are kind, and it's easy for a woman traveling alone. I recommend it! (Original) 安くて美味しいです。 スタッフも優しくて、女ひとり旅でも利用しやすかったです。 おすすめです！

(Translated by Google) Delicious food, very generous portions! (Original) Cibo delizioso, porzioni molto abbondanti!

Nice.

Interesting

Super palace..

(Translated by Google) Iconic place! (Original) Lieu emblématique !

(Translated by Google) Own (Original) Propre

Nice place

(Translated by Google) The place is beautiful. (Original) Tsara ilay toerana

(Translated by Google) Good memory (Original) Bon souvenir

Nice surroundings but dont like the food.. Better go to presto on the grounds below..

(Translated by Google) A must for all enthusiasts and photographers. The gallery of Pierrot Men, one of the pioneers of Malagasy photography. (Original) Un passage obligé pour tout les passionnés et photographes. La galerie de Pierrot Men, l'un des pionnier de la photographie malgache.

(Translated by Google) The photos are to die for! Colors or Black and white. Unavoidable (Original) Les photos sont à tomber ! Couleurs ou Noir et blanc . Incontournable