Visit Tsimbazaza Zoological Park

 
Tsimbazaza Zoological and Biological Park, located 15 minutes from downtown Antananarivo is a pleasant garden that contains hundreds of species of fauna and flora. Founded in 1925, it includes a large lake, a botanical garden and a zoo.
 
A true treasure for botanists, the park shows the typical vegetation of all regions of Madagascar. The southern part is,for example, very well represented with didieracea or pachypodiums. The other regions of Madagascar are not outdone, because we find in Tsimbazaza several kinds of palm trees, ravinala or traveller's tree, orchids and spices, including vanilla and pepper. The park is also a zoo representing several endemic animal species.
 
A stroll in the park is, for arriving tourists, an opportunity to meet for the first time the famous lemurs of all kinds, spread across the island of Madagascar. For example, you can meet the Ankoay, majestic birds belonging to the same family as the eagle. In the vivarium, you can see different types of snakes, chameleons, frogs ... the camel species that is not from Madagascar is also present in the Tsimbazaza zoo and has great admiration from visitors. Tsimbazaza zoo is an ideal place for a hike in nature in the heart of the city. Your visit will be rich in discoveries. To close, Tsimbazaza is the showcase of Madagascar for the grouping of fauna flora, and endemic species.
 
This article was featured in Prime Magazine December 2017

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When to go

In Antananarivo, the climate is warm and temperate. In winter, there is much less rainfall than in summer. The month of February and the month of June is best for visiting the capital without rain and the climate is the hottest of the year.

How to get there

Arrive in Antananarivo to reach the Tsimbazaza National Park, the best is to go by car because it is just five kilometres from the city centre. Apart from cars, you can walk there and see the Alakamisy market and see from afar also the Manjakamiadana Rova.

Where to stay

In Antananarivo you have no problem for accommodation, the hotel Colbert Spa & Casino, the Grand Hotel Urban, Hotel La Ribaudière which is just near the park welcomes you with their friendly settings.

Where to eat

You could eat at Mariette, but it is better to reserve a week in advance to prepare the delights of the big island. World-renowned chef, you will discover the art of Malagasy cuisine. If not, restaurants at your hotels are of very high quality.

What to see

Very close to the Tsimbazaza National Park, the Ambohitsirohitra Palace where the office of the Malagasy President is located, is also a national heritage to visit. But nearby you could see the old Malagasy court where, before the country that colonised Madagascar, they did these court hearings.