Avenue of the Baobabs in Madagascar. (Image: Getty)
is full of beautiful places. There are the , the and the . But the world’s second largest continent also has some stunning and fairly .
That definitely seems to be the case for , which is and one of the most unique places in the world. Despite being more than 13 times smaller than , it has a larger population, with nearly 32 million people compared to Australia’s 27 million.
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Nosy Iranja beach on Nosy Be. (Image: Getty)
The island is also the fourth largest in the world, behind Greenland, New Guinea, and Borneo.
It sits off Africa’s southeastern coast and is known for its incredible biodiversity, with more than 90% of its wildlife found nowhere else on Earth.
Tourism in Madagascar has been growing, but it remains relatively undiscovered compared to other destinations.
According to available data, around 259,850 people visited in 2024, far fewer than more mainstream tropical locations.
But those who do go are rewarded with stunning landscapes, unique wildlife, and stunning beaches.
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Madagascar is home to more than 100 species of lemurs. (Image: Getty)
One of the island’s most famous places is the Avenue of the Baobabs, a stretch of giant trees that have stood for centuries.
Madagascar is also home to more than 100 species of lemurs, with the best place to see them being Andasibe-Mantadia National Park.
Other top attractions include the rock formations of Isalo National Park and the remote Tsingy de Bemaraha, a UNESCO-listed landscape of limestone pinnacles.
For those looking to relax, the island’s coastline offers crystal-clear waters and white sandy beaches.
Nosy Be, a small island off the northwest coast, is particularly popular for its marine life, while Île Sainte-Marie is known for humpback whale sightings from July to August.
Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park in Madagascar. (Image: Getty)
When it comes to the weather, Madagascar’s climate varies by region. The central highlands are cooler, while the northeast is tropical and humid.
The best time to visit is from May to November, when the weather is dry and temperatures are comfortable.
Between September and November, baby lemurs can be seen in the wild, and colourful birds are in their breeding season.
But despite its natural beauty, Madagascar faces challenges. Deforestation has destroyed large areas of its unique rainforest, and infrastructure remains underdeveloped.
Traveling around the country can be difficult, with unreliable domestic flights and rough roads.
For those planning to visit, the British Government has issued travel advice, which can be found here.