Madagascar
The Eighth Continent
Lemurs, baobabs, and wildlife found nowhere else on Earth.
At a glance · 5 reasons to go
Why Madagascar.
90% of its wildlife exists nowhere else — lemurs galore.
The iconic Avenue of the Baobabs at sunset.
Rainforests, spiny deserts, and the Tsingy pinnacles.
Idyllic beaches and reefs offshore.
A vast island of astonishing biodiversity.
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Madagascar is the 'eighth continent' — lemurs, baobabs, and creatures found nowhere else, across rainforests, deserts, and the surreal Tsingy. A nature-lover's holy grail.
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Sécurité
Safety Overview
Madagascar
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Emergency Contacts — Save These Now
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Reviewed: 2026-06-06
If It’s Safe Travel… Travel Well.
Before You Travel
Five minutes of preparation means your whole group has emergency numbers, hospitals and your GPS location available offline — no WiFi needed when it matters most.
Traveling to Madagascar with a pet?
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