Top 8 Places to Visit in Madagascar

When people hear the word Madagascar they normally think of the famous animated movie and lemurs. However, this fascinating island is much more than that.Almost all of the flora and fauna on the island are unique to Madagascar. The unique ecology of Madagascar has led some scientists to refer to the country as the “eighth continent” of the world. It is also one of those places where you feel at home, welcome since the moment you arrive.

In recent years, health tourism has increased the number of visitors due to the several plant species that can be used as herbal remedies for diseases. Be ready to have a sweet time in this Island, not for nothing Madagascar is the number one Vanilla exported in the world. 

当我们提到马达加斯加，人们一般都想到一个动画片和狐猴。可是，这个迷人的国家远不止于此。马达加斯加的动植物大部分都是马达加斯加独有的, 因为这个特点，很多科学家喜欢把马达加斯加叫做“第八洲”。除此之外，在这里每个人都会有在家的感觉，一到就感觉很受欢迎。近几年，求医的游客们不断的增长，这是因为这里特有可以治病的草药。这里可以保证游客们的旅途很满意，再说，马达加斯加是世界上出口香草第一的国家。下面是在马达加斯加8个不容错过的地方。

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Antananarivo – Antananarivo is the capital and largest city in Madagascar. Visitors will enjoy rich history, architecture and culture. The city is divided into 3 levels: the downtown, Plateau du Colbert (located in the middle of the cliffs), and the old city in upper town (“La Haute Ville”), where Palaces (Queen’s palace, ancient Prime Minister Rainilaiarivony palace, ancient Justice palace), cathedrals and the residential area of ancient noblemen families are located.

塔那那利佛-塔那那利佛是马达加斯加首都及最大城市。在这里游客们会体验到丰富的历史，建筑和文化。这座城市分三个部分：下城，克巴尔特高原，和在上城的古城，这里有宫殿（女王宫，古代时首相的宫殿，古正义宫），大教堂和古代时的贵族住宅。

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Nosy Be – Nosy Be is Madagascar’s largest and busiest tourist resort. Its tropical climate and superb location make it a perfect beach resort destination. 

Nosy Be 是马达加斯加最大和最繁忙的旅游胜地。它的位置和热带气候使它最合适的海滩度假胜地。

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Ranomafana National Park – Ranomafana is one of Madagascar’s best known and most important parks. Created in 1991 following the 1986 discovery of the golden bamboo lemur. Note that once you go to the more distant areas where most tourists don’t go, then you get the real wildlife experience.

拉努马法纳国家公园是马达加斯加最著名的重要公园。在1986年因为在这里发现了金竹驯狐猴，所以这个国家公园就在1991建立的，注意：如果你往最远的地方就可以经历最真实的野外生活。

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Tsiribihina River – One of the unique ways to explore the country is by taking a river tour by pirogue or canoe.  You can camp on the riverbank and cook under the stars as all manner of wildlife surrounds you and lulls you to sleep.

这里可以用独木舟进行河流之旅。你可以在河岸露营和做饭。

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Avenue of the Baobabs – The striking landscape draws travelers from around the world, making it one of the most visited locations in the region.

猴面包树大道，这里的风景吸引来自世界各地游客们，这是它在当地游客最多的原因。

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Isalo National Park – Isalo National Park, often referred as the Jurassic Park, is home to some of Madagascar’s most stunning scenery. Isalo’s landscape consists of eroded ruiniform sandstone formations dating to the Jurassic period, deep canyons with riparian forests, palm-lined oases, fire-resistant tapia forests, and open grasslands. It is arguably the best place to see ring-tailed lemurs and white sifakas dancing and jumping. It is a sacred place for the Bara tribe, whose burial sites are marked by mounds of tiny stones placed in crevices in the rock face.

Isalo国家公园，通常被称为侏罗纪公园，是马达加斯加最迷人的风景之一。Isalo的地貌包括侵蚀侏罗纪时期的鲁尼特砂岩地层，河谷森林的深峡谷，棕榈内衬的绿洲，防火的塔皮亚森林和开阔的草原。它可以说是最好的地方看到环尾狐猴和白色的sifas舞蹈和跳跃。对Bara tribe来说，这是一个神圣的地方，他的墓地是用石头砌成的小石块。

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Andasibe National Park – This national park comprises two parts: The Mantadia Park and the Analamazaotra reserve of Indri. It is a real treasure in terms of fauna, Andasibe hosts 11 species of lemurs of which the biggest , the Indri, is easily spotted because of its impressive shrieks. It cannot bear being in captivity, so it can be admired only in its natural milieu. The park also shelters several species of birds, reptiles, insects and batrachians. As for its flora, it is the luxuriant vegetation of tropical forests with several varieties of ferns, epihyts, sacred creepers, orchids and dwarf palm trees.

这个国家公园分为两个部分：曼塔迪亚公园和因德里的阿纳马扎特拉保护区。这是一个真正的珍宝在动物，安达比11种狐猴，其中最大的，因德里，很容易被发现，因为它令人印象深刻的尖叫。它不能忍受被囚禁，所以它只能在自然环境中受到尊重。公园还保护了几种鸟类、爬行动物、昆虫和蝙蝠。植物区系是热带森林茂盛的植物，有蕨类植物、表象、神圣的攀缘植物、兰花和矮生棕榈树。

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Tsingy de Bemaraha – Tsingy de Bemaraha is best known for its tsingy sharp limestone pinnacles that may reach (150 ft) in height. Cut through the tsingy are canyons and gorges full of rich fauna and flora. It is home to a number of animal species, including 11 types of lemur including the unique Decken’s sifaka, The Red-fronted brown lemurs, and the critically endangered Madagascar fish-eagle. The Manambola river canyon which forms the southern boundary of the park is simply breathtaking and magnificent.

Tsingy de Bemaraha最著名的是其尖利的石灰石尖峰石阵，可能达到（150英尺）的高度。穿过清澈的峡谷和充满丰富的动植物的峡谷。它是许多动物物种的家园，包括11种狐猴，包括独特的Decken的西法卡，红额棕狐猴，以及濒临灭绝的马达加斯加鱼鹰。曼纳博拉河峡谷形成了公园的南部边界，简直令人叹为观止，雄伟壮丽。

Just So You Know… 你知道吗？

• Madagascar is the fourth largest island in the world.

  马达加斯加是世界上第四大岛。

• The lemur is only found in the wild in Madagascar. As of 2012, there were 103 living species and subspecies of lemur, almost all classified as rare, vulnerable, or endangered.

  狐猴只能在马达加斯加野外发现的。按统计，2012年时只有103活着的狐猴类和亚种，似乎全部都被分为稀有的，已受攻击的，或者濒危动物。

• 90% of all Madagascan Animals and Wildlife Aren’t Found Anywhere Else. 

  马达加斯加的百分之九十都是马达加斯加特有的，在其它地方找不到的。

• Madagascar has the 3rd largest coral reef system in the world, the Toliara coral reef. With so much coastline and unique plants and animals, it is the tourist's paradise.

  马达加斯加有世界第三大珊瑚礁系统，叫图里亚拉珊瑚礁。长的海岸线加上独特的动植物，马达加斯加时旅游爱好者的天堂。

• The east coast is the hot spot for some world class sightings as humpback whales migrate through this eastern oceanic corridor. The best times to see whales is between the months of July and September as they populate the area specifically around Ile Sainte Marie.

  东岸是看驼背鲸海上迁移的最佳的地方。七月份到九月份是最佳看驼背鲸的时候，特别是在圣玛丽岛。

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