4 Star Places To Visit in Toamasina Province, Madagascar (20)

4.5 Things to Do in Toamasina Province (724 reviews)
- Great to see lemurs in natural setting
Tuesday: 6:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours National Parks

A true paradise for nature lovers, the Andasibe Mantadia National Park enjoys a rich and incredible flora and fauna. Located in the Rural Municipality of Andasibe, this Protected Area is the most visited in Madagascar because of its proximity to the capital: 135 km for around 3 hours by road. See more..
4.0 Vakona Private Reserve (433 reviews)
- We have to admit - we loved Lemur Island
Tuesday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas

We read a number of mixed reviews and articles about Vakona Island prior to the trip and was a little hesitant about it. I felt like we shouldn't have enjoyed it, but i have to admit - we loved it! Being able to see the lemurs up close is an amazing experience, yes the guides do tempt them a little to come and out and see you or jump on you but they all appeared to be in good condition and healthy. If they were not living on the island that i expect they wouldnt have survived in the wild, so whilst its not a 'natural' experience its still fantastic. And you will have plenty of other opportunities to see lemurs in their natural environment throughout the rest of your trip. See more..
4.0 Parc Ivoloina (114 reviews)
- Exquisite park with knowledgeable guides
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Nature & Wildlife Areas

I have returned for a second visit as my 1st last year was so wonderful. The guides are so knowledgeable and are able to show you things like minute silver frogs that we would have walked straight passed. The park should be commended for their education projects aimed at local school children and communities as this is such important work. The sanctuary is beautiful and very well maintained even after heavy rains. I suggest that you don’t try drive by yourself unless you have a 4x4 or high vehicle as the roads are bad, especially during rainy season. They have a number of different lemur species, along with frogs, snakes and the exquisite giant chameleons. While the park is relatively small, it is very well worth going for the beautiful tropical scenery, very knowledgeable guides and animals. See more..
4.5 The Mitsinjo Reserve (95 reviews)
- wonderful!
Nature & Wildlife Areas

we stayed 5 days in andasibe, and went to 4 parks, this was my best day in here , the park is good , we saw a lemur very near , we took a 4 hours trekking in day , and same day took a night safari , because our guide is wonderful , he can speak English very good , and he is always the first one to find the animals in night safari , the most amazing thing is :he found a tiny frog in the wild at least 5 meter from us when we walking on the main road in the whole dark.thank you for the park have wonderful guide here, we enjoyed. our guide: Divana See more..
4.5 Analamazaotra Special Reserve (94 reviews)
- Another great park close to Vakona - can be busy
Spent 2-3 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas • Parks • Forests

We visited this park whilst staying at Vakona Lodge. Out guide purchased the tickets and arranged the local park guide for us, to start with we found it quite busy with lots of other people all trying to watch and follow the same lemurs. However as our walk progressed everyone seem to head off in different directions and the second half of our walk was much quieter. We spent around 3.5-4 hours in the park & saw numerous types of birds, Sifaka lemurs, brown lemurs and Indri lemurs. Hearing the indri song up close was amazing and by this point it was just us and our guides! We also had a young lady with us that was a trainee guide, she lives in the local village and is training to be licensed as a national park guide - great to see and hear about the initiatives in place to introduce and teach the new generations about the wildlife around them. See more..
4.0 Piscine Naturelle d’Ambodiatafana (78 reviews)
- great adventure
Bodies of Water

Go ther on scooter, the road is fine, most of the trip. the view is outstanding. Nice ballade through small villages and then super beach. Small nice restaurant available See more..
4.5 Bora Dive & Research (70 reviews)
- Top diving
Scuba & Snorkelling

Super dive and watersports centre. Great people super safe diving, drop tank, radio check, anchour bouy, current lines, equipment in top condition, all aqua lung. stuff to see even if fished out. Go eastbif weather ok and humpback whales in season. Can't recommend this place enough. We've done 30 dives and 1 open water course over 3 separate trips. 5/5! See more..
4.5 V.O.I.M.M.A. Community Reserve (57 reviews)
- Excellent park
Spent 2-3 hours National Parks

Well maintained trails really help the trek through the forest to see the creatures. Lemur of course are the stars but do not overlook the other critters. Frogs, insects, chameleon and even a snake. Three hours just about wore me out but so worth it. Do not miss this one. See more..
4.0 Fort Manda (53 reviews)
- Fort Manda
Historic Sites

A really interesting part of Madagascar's history the only surviving fort along the coast with most of its cannons, really well run tour done by a local gent with little government backing, well preserved piece of history worth stopping at for an hour or so. See more..
4.5 Rent 501 (29 reviews)
- Great experience
4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours

Pleasant and entertaining adventure, with a strong local color of nature, life and people in Madagaskar. See more..
4.5 Le Lémurien Palmé (24 reviews)
- Amazing
Scuba & Snorkelling • Gear Rentals • Dolphin & Whale Watching

From there we was on whale safari. In 2,5 hours we saw about 40 whales, Capitan is perfect, boat too. Waves is significant from time to time, but to se a whales, from a close distance, 20-30m around You is extra-terrestrial... See more..
4.5 Nosy Mangabe Special Reserve (21 reviews)
- The Paradize for naturalist
Islands • Nature & Wildlife Areas

Nosy Mangabe is a historical place! It was the refuge for the pirates during the silk road and the slave trade! At present time, Nosy Mangabe is a protected area that often considered as part of Masoala National Park. In terms of distance, Nosy Mangabe is one hour from Maroantsetra while Masoala is about two hours and half by boat. It is a good place to see the aye-aye if you have the authorization to stay there at night. During the day time, it is a quite place with nice beach. Animals are easier to find in Nosy Mangabe as it is an island but the trail is relatively more challenging. See more..
4.0 New York New York Bar Lounge Shisha Tapas (11 reviews)
- Best PUB/BAR so Far.....
Tuesday: 5:00 PM - 3:00 AM Spent More than 3 hours Bars & Clubs

WE ARE OFFERING Lounge Bar Different types of wine cocktail Champagne With An urban atmosphere of muted color brightness . As the name of our establishment the decor Our Indicates met in Support of the City of New York ( with Yellow Taxi , Status of liberty, the Brooklyn Bridge , ...). Possibility to eat on site Panini , smoke fish dish , Pizza ... See more..
4.0 Musée de la Gendarmerie (9 reviews)
- Biz in Mad
Speciality Museums

I had half a day off and decided to visit the sites of Moramanga, as I was visiting a customer in the region. Found in the Military Barracks of the are. For anyone who happens to be in the area this is something not to be missed. Moramanga doesn't have much else to its name but this is worth an hour or two. It is a well preserved and relatively well set out military/ Police museum showing the history of Madagascar with a military feel.Amazingly well kept, set out and in good condition. Only down side everything is in French.(Consider Moramanga was where the opposition to French rule started in 1947). Also check opening times ( not sure how) but we arrived in the morning to be told it opens 14:00 See more..
4.0 La Palmeraie de l'Ivondro (8 reviews)
- Along the canal of pangalanes
Farms

At few kilometers from Tamatave, one part of the palmeraie of Ivondro can be visited by car. The best way to discover this site is to spend one or half day along the canal of pangalanes by boat. The picnic at tapakala and walk to the embouchure associated to the picnic at the palmeraie of ivondro is good idea for one day in Tamatave. There is no special animals. It is rich of typical life along the canal and birds like bee-eater which are called "bird of the Creator" See more..
4.5 Farankaraina Tropical Park (6 reviews)
- Quite an adventure just to get there!
Spent More than 3 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas

Farankaraina would be the least touristy of the 3 reserves in the Maroantsetra area, after Masoala and Nosy Mangabe island. None of these places receive many tourists so, as you can imagine, being the least touristy of the 3 means that if you go to Farankaraina you are almost guaranteed to be the only tourist there. When it comes to wildlife this park isn’t quite as impressive as some of the other parks in Madagascar but getting there is quite an adventure in itself…. even more so now since bridges along the route to get there were destroyed in the last cyclone in spring 2018. You now have an extra pirogue crossing and have to wade through a waist deep river along the final part of the route. I booked my trip with Nico tours who organised everything for me including my own personal guide, Pascal, who carried all the food and camping gear we needed on his dirt bike. With the exception of a chain on the bike breaking during the river crossing all went pretty smoothly. So if you’re looking for an easy hassle-free destination then this probably isn’t a place that will interest you, but if you’re looking for a real adventure, to get away from all the typical tourist destinations and relax on a beautiful secluded beach adjoining a very nice forest then this is somewhere you should definitely consider visiting. See more..
4.5 Phare de l'Île aux Prunes (5 reviews)
- Adventure!
Lighthouses

This island has one inhabitant who maintains the lighthouse. The day we visited there were 2 fishermen and our small tour group. The short trek through the forest was delightful and the bats were amazing. Our guide was very knowledgeable and spoke English fairly well. You will never have an opportunity to see the inner workings of a lighthouse as well as this and the view is spectacular. The snorkeling was marvelous and the beach is loaded with beautiful shells. Be prepared for primitive conditions on the boat. Don't forget a hat and sunscreen. We were treated to fresh caught poached fish, rice, and fresh coconuts from the island trees but this may not suit every palate so bring your own snacks and water. Bring waterproof bag for cameras and phones. See more..
4.0 Gare D'andasibe (3 reviews)
- Far west malagasy
Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks

Che bello sarebbe vederla ancora funzionare o in qualche modo recuperata...Un fascino d'altri tempi sbirciando attraverso vetri rotti, immaginando via vai di persone e colori su e giù dalle scale di legno..merita un passaggio dopo un piatto mangiato nella gargotte di fronte, un tuffo nel far west malgasy. See more..
4.5 Nulle Part Ailleurs (2 reviews)
- Unique à Tamatave
Spent < 1 hour Speciality & Gift Shops
Artisanat malgache, teeshirterie See more..
4.0 Mahanoro Porte Du Canal Des Pangalanes (2 reviews)
Spent 1-2 hours Bodies of Water

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