A flight from London to Tamatave will take at least 22 hours and could take as long as 35 hours depending on stopovers. Most flights will make a stopover in Antananarivo, the capital of Madagascar. Connecting flights from the capital are offered by Air Madagascar. Flights from London to Antananarivo are available from South Africa Airways and Thai Airways, with stopovers in Johannesburg and Bangkok respectively. All flights depart from London Heathrow. The Heathrow Express is the quickest way to get from London to the airport, but bus services and the Underground are also available. All flights from London to Tamatave will land at Toamasina Airport. Located on the outskirts of Tamatave, it takes just six minutes to travel from the airport to the city centre with the best option being taxi or hire car.
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Located on Nosy Boraha island to the north of Tamatave, the dive centre offers diving around the island allowing you to see a number of underwater creatures and even the remains of a sunken pirate ship with 42 guns.
2 Andasibe-Mantabia National ParkThis lies a few hours to the east of the town and is the perfect place to go and see lemurs, chameleons and a huge variety of other animals. The park is on the bus route between Antananarivo and Tamatave so is easily accessible and guided tours can also be arranged.
3 Parc IvoilinaLocated in woodland a short drive from from Tamatave, this zoo offers a great way to see lemurs up close. Guides will take you on a personal tour providing insightful information about the lemurs and various inhabitants of the zoo.
4 Masaola National ParkThis wildlife reserve is a bit more remote than Andasibe-Mantabia and as such receives far fewer visitors. It can be accessed via an aeroplane from Toamasina Airport followed by a boat. The reason for visiting is that the wildlife is more abundant giving you a better chance of seeing a wider variety of species within their natural habitat.
5 Fort MandaThis French colonial fort is located to the north of the town up the coastal road. Guides will show you around and teach you about the facinating history of the island.