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Antananarivo 'Tana ' Madagascar

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Antananarivo 'Tana' Madagascar

Antananarivo, "The City of a Thousand Warriors", often known simply as “Tana”, is similar to many African cities, but has a flair all its own. The locals call it “Vohitsara” (city of beauty). Antananarivo has been built on the slopes of a Y-shaped granite mountain where vegetation covers an embankment, with the houses slotted into the space not already taken over by the vegetation.

This jumble of houses covers the steep slopes with a maze of narrow alleys and stairs crisscrossing the town. One such stairway, climbing 600 feet, is named Tsiafakantitra, which means "Old folks can't make it". The city of Antananarivo is divided into neighbourhoods or quarters, with quarter names more readily used by taxi drivers and local inhabitants than street names are.

Exotic fruits, vegetables, meat, flowers, hardware, toys, furniture, handicrafts, potteries, carved stones and clothes are laid out over a central plaza and many of the adjoining streets. The wares are protected from the sun by enormous white umbrellas. Hawking and haggling are animated but conducted in a dignified manner, without any raising of voices. Several sections of the Zoma market in Antananarivo are devoted to Malagasy crafts, but you will be able to find a wide variety of unique and superb handcrafts by shopping anywhere in Madagascar. Because there are not many tourists, prices are low and bargaining is common.

Weather in Tana:
Being in the central midlands, Tana experiences cooler weather than the eastern coastal areas, as well as less rain. Evenings can be chilly, but expect mostly moderate day-time temperatures peaking at around 27 degrees Celsius.

Tana Points of Interest:
- Ampefy – falls; volcanic lakes
- Art and Archaeological Centre (Analakely)
- Art and Archaeological museum (Isoraka)
- Crocodile farm
- Mantasoa, a lake which kept its historical vestige, founded by Jean Laborde
- National Geological museum (Ampandrianomby)
- Palace of Andafiavaratra
- Sacred Hills of Ilafy, Namehana, Ambohimanga, Ambohidratrimo and Alasora
- Zoological and Botanical Park of Tsimbazaza (Fauna & Flora of Madagascar), paleontology& ethnographical museum and vivarium.

The Hotel de France Antananarivo Madagascar

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The Hotel de France is located in the heart of the city, on the Avenue de l’indépendance. It offers pleasant accommodation of a 3* international standard, and is therefore popular with tourists and business people alike.
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Hotel Carlton Antananarivo Madagascar

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The Carlton Hotel (previously known as the “Hilton”) is among the best in Antananarivo, offering accommodation of a superior nature, from Family and Junior suites to Presidential suites.
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Hotel Tana Plaza Antananarivo Madagascar

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The Hotel Tana Plaza is located very close to the train station in the heart of the city, at the beginning of the Avenue de l’indépendance. It has comfortable accommodation of a 3* international standard, and is popular with tourists and business people alike
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Résidence Lapasoa Antananarivo Madagascar

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The hotel is situated in the upper part of town and is close to the many restaurants and boutiques located in the area. It offers a unique stay with Malagasy hospitality and is perfect for tourists looking for good value accommodation.
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Le Relais des Plateaux Antananarivo Madagascar

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This hotel is situated just 5 minutes drive from Ivato International Airport, within a wooded park surrounded by numerous exotic scents, palm trees, bougainvillea’s and Jacaranda tree’s.
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Merina Lodge Antananarivo Madagascar

Merina Lodge Madagascar
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This charming lodge is situated in the city centre of Antananarivo, the bustling capital of Madagascar. Restaurants and boutiques are within walking distance.
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La Varangue Antananarivo Madagascar

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La Varangue is conveniently located in the centre of Antananarivo, the bustling capital of Madagascar. The hotel is suitable for tourists as well as business travellers, as shops, restaurants, banks and main tourist sights are in the immediate vicinity.
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Palissandre Hotel & Spa Antananarivo Madagascar

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The Palissandre Hotel & Spa is situated on a hill in the heart of Antananarivo, the bustling capital of Madagascar. The interior is made of rosewood, offering you a warm and elegant atmosphere.
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Colbert Hotel Antananarivo Madagascar

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This hotel is conveniently located in the heart of the business district of Antananarivo. It is a unique blend of French tradition and Malagasy hospitality and is perfect for tourists as well as business travellers.
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