After a period of unrest pushed the country into Level 3, "Reconsider Travel," the U.S. Department of State recently lowered its advisory to Level 2, “Exercise Increased Caution.” ...

The best time to visit Madagascar is from April to October. This dry season brings fewer rain showers, meaning optimal conditions for observing animals, hiking and participating in water sports ...

Omura's whales off Madagascar's northwest coast. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Go2Africa Madagascar, known for its incredible biodiversity -- more than 80% of its species are found nowhere else on Earth - ...

The best way to get around Madagascar is to hire a car with a driver or join an organized tour. Car rentals commonly come with a driver as part of their rates and give you the most flexibility with ...

As the boat lurches over another huge wave, a whale slaps its massive tail, against the water in front. These mammals make Olympic gymnasts look like amateurs as they acrobatically lift their enormous ...

As the tiny plane nears the Nosy Be airport, passengers press their faces against the windows, craning their heads to catch a glimpse of this new land. For most, seeing the verdant islands floating in ...

The U.S. assigns four travel advisory levels, from "normal precautions" to "do not travel." Madagascar’s overall advisory was lowered to Level 2 due to crime, unrest, and health concerns. Six ...

Somewhere in the faraway Mozambique Channel, on Madagascar’s tiny, roadless, volcanic “Lemur Island,” a tawny-colored, wet-nosed, white-maned, utterly adorable lemur suddenly pounced from a tree in ...

Madagascar’s northern coast is home to rich marine and terrestrial biodiversity, but fisheries pressure, mangrove loss, and coral reef threats are reshaping the region. Locally led conservation ...