Tour · East & Highlands
Lemurs, the great Pangalanes lake and the lagoons of Sainte Marie
Antananarivo → Andasibe National Park → Andasibe → Palmarium Reserve and Aye-Aye Island → Palmarium → Tana → Sainte Marie
Duration10 days
East
Tamatave
The great port of the East, gateway to the Pangalanes Canal and Sainte-Marie.
Tamatave (Toamasina) is the country’s second city and its leading port. More a stopover than a destination in itself, it opens onto the Pangalanes Canal — that string of lakes and channels running along the ocean for hundreds of kilometers — and onto connections to Sainte-Marie.
Here you get a taste of the East Coast atmosphere: rickshaws, spice and fruit markets, and a seafront lined with casuarina trees.
Trips that pass through here
Frequently asked questions
When to go to Tamatave?+
The best time to discover Tamatave: Year-round.
How long should you stay in Tamatave?+
Recommended time on site: 1 day.
How do you get to Tamatave?+
RN2 from Tana (7 h) or domestic flight.
What tips are there for visiting Tamatave?+
One night is enough: it's the logistical stop on the way to Sainte-Marie or the Pangalanes.