Antananarivo
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By Air
Ivato Airport is the Antananarivo's major airport and it is serviced by Air Austral, Air Mauritius, Interair South Africa,and Air Madagascar.Arrival at the Ivato A irport in Tana is fairly scary for those used to US or European airports. First, you need to buy a visa using Euros or US dollars, and dealing with immigration folks, wherever they are, is always stressful.Once you get past baggage claim, the fun really starts as you are descended upon by a mass of "entrepreneurs" offering assistance with your luggage to the waiting taxis, in return for a gratuity of course.
By Bus
There are three main methods of navigating the capital taxi, bus and on foot.Most tourists tend to use taxis as they are very practical.Make sure you agree the rate with the driver before entering the taxi.If you are comfortable being squeezed onto a van with other people, the buses,or 'taxi be',are the most affordable form of transportation,with prices usually ranging from 1,000 fmg to 2,000 fmg (Compared to 25,000 fmg or more for a typical taxi ride).However,tourists are not usually familiar with taxi be routes.While the city is quite large,Analakely is fairly navigable on foot.
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Rova of Antananarivo
Is a royal palace complex that served as the former residence and capital of the sovereigns of the Kingdom of Imerina from the 17th to 18th centuries and the Kingdom of Madagascar in the 19th century.Located in the central highland city of Antananarivo,the Rova occupies the highest point on Analamanga,historically the highest of Antananarivo's many hills.Merina king Andrianjaka, who ruled Imerina from around 1610 until 1630, is believed to have captured Analamanga from a Vazimba king around 1610 and erected the first fortified royal structure there in rosewood.Successive Merina kings continued to utilize the site as their capital until the fall of the monarchy in 1897,frequently restoring, modifying or adding royal structures within the compound to suit their needs.
Prime Minister's Palace
Near the Rova.In 2005,the situation here was even more uncertain,the Palace appeared to be closed,but a freelance guide let visitors in and gave a comprehensive account of the historical artifacts which were on show,again in return for a gratuity.
Museum of Ethnology and Paleontology
Is a museum in Antananarivo, Madagascar.The museum displays the prehistoric natural history of the island and way of life of its inhabitants.
Tsimbazaza Zoological And Botanical Garden
Tsimbazaza Zoological and Botanical Garden also has an outstanding museum with fascinating displays to enjoy.Check out the skeleton of the elephant bird; enjoy the collection of tribal carvings and the remarkable exhibitions of fossils and taxidermy.Tsimbazaza Zoological and Botanical Garden offer something for everyone, from the avid birder, nature lover, or the history buffs, a day spent at the zoo and beautiful environment of the gardens is an uplifting and informative experience.
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