City Streets to Sandy Shores: Madagascar Honeymoon

Madagascar starts with intrigue and ends barefoot. Begin in Antananarivo, or Tana as it’s known locally, where colourful hillside neighbourhoods, bustling markets and cool highland air offer a first taste of the country before the Indian Ocean calls. 

From there, swap the capital for the sea, flying north to Nosy Be for five nights of warm shallows and white-sand, where the biggest decision most days is whether lunch happens before or after the beach. Snorkel in clear shallows, explore the surrounding islands or surrender to days measured largely by swims, seafood and sunsets. 

A final night in Antananarivo rounds out the journey before heading home. Short, sweet and wonderfully indulgent, this Madagascar beach holiday proves you don’t need a packed itinerary to come home with plenty to talk about. 

Quick Overview 

Country: Madagascar

Highlights: Antananarivo’s colourful highland character, Nosy Be’s white-sand beaches, warm Indian Ocean waters and island-hopping adventures

Best For: Couples and honeymooners craving an Indian Ocean escape that feels tropical, intimate and distinctly Madagascan.