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East coast

Tamatave

Historic port town on the East coast

At a glance

Must-sees in Tamatave

  • Pangalanes canal
  • Ivoloina park and its lemurs
  • Foulpointe beach
Getting there: 7 h drive or 50 min flight
Best time: September to December

Trips & stays

A tailor-made stay in Tamatave

Our local team designs your stay around Tamatave: hand-picked accommodation, French- and English-speaking guides, transfers and a driver throughout. Tell us your dates and what you love, we send a detailed itinerary within 24 hours.

Car hire with driver

Getting around Tamatave

Laterite roads, tracks and deceptive distances: a local driver means freedom without the bad surprises. All our vehicles come with a driver.

City car
from €29/day
2 to 3 passengers
SUV / Saloon
from €35/day
3 to 4 passengers
4x4 for tracks & tours
from €49/day
4 passengers
Minibus / Starex
from €65/day
8 to 9 passengers
Coach
on request
15 passengers and more

Illustrations for guidance only: within each category the vehicle you get may vary (Terracan, Prado, Pajero, Starex…). Indicative prices from Antananarivo, driver, fuel and insurance included; the final price depends on the route (Tana–Tuléar, Diego, Nosy Be…) and the type of track, and is set out in your quote.

Excursions

New

Day trips from Tamatave

Examples while Madevasion finalises its excursion list.

More destinations

Our detailed Tamatave guide is currently available in French: read it in French.