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Madagascar

Madagascar car rentals

Amazing as it may seem, Madagascar in the Indian Ocean has an endemic wildlife population that amounts to some 150,000 species. Getting out to see a fraction of the wildlife, birdlife and flora of this unique island requires some form of transport and that means a car rental. Traveling to the French-speaking island can be arranged from Johannesburg, Paris or Cape Town, so for visitors from Canada it’s quite a long haul. But for anyone who has the slightest interest in the ecological aspects of planet earth, Madagascar will provide a memorable trip.

Highlights

The islands to the south of Madagascar have some very exclusive resorts and these are the ones on Nosy Be, where the waters and the coral reefs attract divers from all over the world. But perhaps the most interesting attraction is the rainforests where lemurs, chameleons, frogs and snakes all reside. There are also more than 12,000 species of plants on the island and this is something that brings natural history experts flocking to study the unique climate and conditions.

The 5,000-km coastline has enough in the way of natural attractions to keep most vacationers happy, and for the more active visitor there is the chance to climb the peaks of the national parks, which rise to 1,250 meters.

Exploring by car

Traveling independently by car rental on Madagascar is something that may be difficult to arrange as most car rental companies provide a driver. With quite rough roads, and in some cases, tricky conditions, this may be a blessing. Trips to the rainforests need guidance and local know-how is all-important. So the best option is to compare the car rental choices and see which suits your vacation best. With such a huge range of sights, particularly in the wildlife sense, it would be useful to take advantage of local knowledge.

Tourist season and weather

The rainy season can make a trip unpleasant with the hot and wet air making any activity a labor. So to get the best out of Madagascar the time to come here is in the drier season from April to October. Up in the rainforest-clad mountains, the humidity is likely to be high at any time of the year, and this is one of the reason the island has such a unique ecosystem.