Tourism in Madagascar

Tourism in Madagascar is developing due to the high potential for tourism. Madagascar’s tourist attractions include its beaches and biodiversity. The island’s endemic wildlife and forests are unique tourist attractions which contribute to the development of the country.

Madagascar has been isolated from the African landmass for approximately 165 million years and its flora and fauna evolved in isolation from that time onwards. The island is one of the world’s most biologically diverse areas, with many endemic species.

More than half of the island’s breeding birds are endemic; other endemic species include the Red-bellied Lemur, the Indri, and the Aye-aye. It is internationally renowned as a wildlife tourism and ecotourism destination, focusing on lemurs, birds, and orchids.

Ecotourism is seeing good development in Madagascar due to the presence of exciting natural sites, including 50 natural parks and reserves located on the island. This is combined with the presence of mid-priced travel accommodation outlets (2-star and 3-star suites within small cosy hotels) and French-speaking personnel.

The majority of tourists come to the island for leisure tourism: many of them, who were originally from the island but currently, live in France

Regulatory Framework

Ministry of Environment, Water and Forest and Tourism

The Ministry of Tourism is the authority responsible for overseeing tourism in Madagascar.

Madagascar National Tourism Board

To strengthen the impact and visibility of the islands of the Indian Ocean, representatives of tourist in the country

Tourism in Madagascar has been summarized to include the following

Top Tourist Attractions
Tourist arrivals
Madagascar flight status
Currency Converter
Madagascar Immigration Authority

 

For more reading

http://www.euromonitor.com/travel-and-tourism-in-madagascar/repor
http://www.madagascar-tourisme.com/en