1-Day Antananarivo City Tour with Tsimbazaza Park and Ambohimanga

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 See Madagascar's unique wildlife at the Tsimbazaza Botanical and Zoological Park
• 02 Explore Ambohimanga's palace and the history of Madagascar's kingdom
• 03 Enjoy panoramic views over Antananarivo from the queen's palace
• 04 Visit unique worship sites and the ancient entry gate of the Merina kingdom
• 05 Browse Analakely market for spices, fruit, handicrafts, and clothes

Immerse yourself in Antananarivo's vibrant history, culture, and gastronomy on this enriching full-day tour. Visit the Tsimbazaza Botanical and Zoological Park to encounter Madagascar's endemic wildlife, including lemurs, crocodiles, birds, and snakes, then explore royal sites and palaces that reveal the history of Madagascar's kingdom. Discover unique worship places and panoramic viewpoints over the city, taste local food or street food depending on your preference, and browse the bustling Analakely market for spices, fruit, handicrafts, and clothes.

The queen's palace, which offers a panoramic view of the city.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

City Antananarivo

Languages English, French

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Antananarivo City Tour with Tsimbazaza Park and Ambohimanga

• Pick up from your hotel or another meeting point in Antananarivo.
• Visit the following places on this tour:
  • The queen's palace, which offers a panoramic view of the city.
  • An ancient, typical entry gate of the Merina kingdom.
  • A worship place where visitors make wishes.
  • The botanical and zoological park of Tsimbazaza Zoo, where you can see crocodiles, lemurs, birds, and snakes.
  • Ambohimanga's palace, where you can admire unique architecture and learn about the history of Madagascar's kingdom.
• Taste local food or street food, depending on your preference.
• Visit Analakely market, the biggest in Madagascar, where you can see various products such as spices, fruit, handicrafts, and clothes.
• Return to your meeting point, where your tour concludes.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Bottle of water
• Local food tasting
• Entry into the palace and photography museum

What's Not Included

• Souvenirs
• Extra food

What to bring

• Backpack
• Camera
• Sports shoes
• Hat

Know before you go

• Many people, especially children, may ask you for money on the street, but this is very common, so it is up to you whether you want to give it or not.
• There are many pickpockets around. Be careful each time you want to take a photo, and always ask the guide for help.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Antananarivo, Madagascar

Tour start

Antananarivo, Madagascar

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.