Eastern Africa
Madagascar
The top 10 natural landmarks of Madagascar — real photos, locations and fascinating facts for every wonder.
Africa
RocksTsingy de Bemaraha
Melaky
Tsingy de Bemaraha Strict Nature Reserve is a nature reserve located near the western coast of Madagascar in Melaky Region. The area was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1990 due to the unique geography, preserved mangrove forests, and wild bird and lemur populations.
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A forest of razor-sharp limestone pinnacles you can walk through on bridges.
ForestsAvenue of the Baobabs
Menabe
The Avenue of the Baobabs, or Alley of the Baobabs, is a prominent group of Grandidier's baobabs lining the unpaved Road No.8 between Morondava and Belon'i Tsiribihina in the Menabe region of western Madagascar. Its striking landscape draws travelers from around the world, making it one of the most visited locations in the region.
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A dirt road lined with towering centuries-old baobab trees.
CanyonsIsalo National Park
Ihorombe
Isalo National Park is a National Park in the Ihorombe Region of Madagascar, in the southwestern corner of the Province of Fianarantsoa. The closest town is Ranohira, and the closest cities are Toliara and Ihosy.
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Sandstone canyons, natural pools and palm-lined oases.
ForestsAndasibe-Mantadia
Alaotra-Mangoro
Andasibe-Mantadia National Park is a 155 square kilometre protected area, located about 150 km east of Antananarivo, consisting principally of primary growth forest in the Alaotra-Mangoro Region in eastern Madagascar. The park's elevation ranges from 800 to 1260 meters, with a humid climate.
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Rainforest echoing with the song of the indri, Madagascar's largest lemur.
IslandsNosy Be
Diana
Nosy Be is a volcanic island off the northwest coast of Madagascar. Nosy Be is Madagascar's largest and busiest tourist destination.
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Madagascar's main island resort, fringed by reefs and perfume-plant plantations.
ForestsRanomafana
Fianarantsoa
Ranomafana National Park is a national park in southeastern Madagascar, in the Haute Matsiatra and Vatovavy regions. It was established as Madagascar's fourth national park in 1991 following the rediscovery of the greater bamboo lemur and the discovery of the golden bamboo lemur by the primatologist Dr.
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A misty mountain rainforest home to a dozen lemur species.
ForestsMasoala
Analanjirofo
Masoala National Park, in northeast Madagascar, is the largest of the island's protected areas. Most of the park is situated in Sava Region and a part in Ambatosoa.
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Madagascar's largest protected area, where rainforest meets the sea.
CavesAnkarana
Diana
Ankarana Special Reserve is a protected area in northern Madagascar created in 1956. It is a small, partially vegetated plateau composed of 150-million-year-old middle Jurassic limestone.
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A limestone massif honeycombed with caves and underground rivers.
ForestsAmber Mountain
Diana
Montagne d'Ambre National Park is a national park in the Diana Region of northern Madagascar. The park is known for its endemic flora and fauna, water falls and crater lakes.
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A green volcanic massif of crater lakes and waterfalls.
CoastsAnjajavy
Sofia
A remote peninsula of dry forest, sea caves and white-sand coves.
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A remote peninsula of dry forest, sea caves and white-sand coves.