Day trip to two palaces - a tale of mountain-top kings and a murdering queen!
Tour info
Why take this tour?
Today we offer you a day trip to two palaces. The Ambohimanga Rova is a half day-trip out of Antananarivo. It was the home of the first Malagasy king to unite the nation, King Andrianampoinimerina. It’s a fascinating story of murders and conquering and intrigue, the local guides are skilled at telling the story in many languages, and the scenery is very special. The palace was used as a holiday home by subsequent members of the royal family until the last queen was exiled by the French colonial power and some interesting artefacts remain. Return back to Tana for lunch overlooking the city, and after lunch visit to Palace number 2, the Rova Manjakamiadana… This palace was home to the royal family until exile. It was burned in a politically motivated arson attack in 1995 and is under renovation, nevertheless it is a fascinating story, in an amazing position, with incredible views around the city and rice fields as far as the eye can see.
What’s included?
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Lunch at the Grill du Rova, close to the palace, overlooking Antananarivo. -
All entries and obligatory local guide fees are included in your tour. -
One 1.5 litre bottle of water is provided for each client -
Entry/Admission - Ambohimanga -
Gratuities
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We do not include snacks or personal purchases
Things to know
Before you book
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Duration: 9h
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Mobile tickets accepted
Cancellation Policy
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All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
About operator:
We offer national day or multi-day tours and visits to attractions and parks all over Madagascar. Our tours are bespoke and individually designed in most cases however we do offer some off-the-shelf tours on our website just to give clients an idea of what is possible.
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