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Half Day Tour of UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ambohimanga Sacred Hill: Dive into Malagasy History
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Antananarivo
Ambohimanga palace is a world heritage site by UNESCO. The visit of this place allows you to learn a lot on the history of the Malagasy history and the Merina monarach. Beautiful countryside landscape, driving through the different quarters of the capital city are among the highlight of the trip.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Royal Hill of Ambohimanga - An Historic UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Ambohimanga Palace sits on one of 12 hills a short distance outside the city center. After we pick you up from your hotel, we travel to this area venerated as the birthplace of the Merina Kengdom. On top of the hill is the Palace, a large walled structure where King Adnrianampoinemerina lived from 1788 to 1810. The King’s fame rests on his efforts to re-unite the Merina culture. Off and on over many years this Palace was closed to visitors, in fact, at one period, it was specifically closed to foreigners and pigs. Now you can visit the entire living quarters of the Merina royalty. Your guide will uncover such delights as the ancient queen’s bathing pools, the unique points of architecture, and gardens of endemic and medicinal plants. It boasts a remarkable panoramic of the city of Antananarivo. After our visit, on our way back to the hotel, if there is time, we may stop at a local market with Madagascar-made products.
What's Included
- Hotel Pickup and Dropoff
- Private Vehicle with English-speaking driver
- Entrance fee at the Palace
What's Not Included
- Tips, Meals, dirnks, Personal Expenses and Personal Liability
Location
Royal Hill of Ambohimanga
23 km North of Antananarivo
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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D5883paphilippej
Jan 11, 2024
Madagascar stay February 2023 - We had an excellent stay in Madagascar in February 2023 thanks to the Madagascar Lemur Tour& Guide agency.
John and the two drivers who accompanied us during our journey were able to guide us perfectly and help us discover the treasures of the Red Island in a good mood: magnificent landscapes, immersion in the daily life of the Malagasy people, local customs, markets colorful…
We highly recommend this agency to anyone who wants to discover this magnificent island.
Thanks to John, Jocelyn and Adolphe for this rich experience.
Claudine and Philippe
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