Discover the Historical Charm of Ambohitsorohitra Palace

Getting There

• Car

  If you are driving from the center of Diana (e.g., from the Avenue de l'Indépendance), head south on Avenue de l'Indépendance towards Rue Joseph Raseta. Continue straight until you reach the roundabout. Take the second exit onto Rue de l'Université. After approximately 2 km, merge onto Route Nationale 2 (RN2) and continue for about 5 km. Keep an eye out for signs directing you towards Antananarivo. Upon entering Antananarivo, keep driving straight until you reach the intersection with Rue de la République. Turn right, and after a short distance, you will find Ambohitsorohitra Palace on your left at the address 3GQF+8PH. Parking is available nearby but may incur a small fee.

• Public Transportation (Taxi-Brousse)

  To use taxi-brousse (shared minibus), head to the main taxi-brousse station in Diana. Take a taxi-brousse heading towards Antananarivo; these operate frequently throughout the day. The fare to Antananarivo typically costs around MGA 10,000 to MGA 15,000. The journey may take approximately 4-6 hours depending on traffic and stops. Once you arrive at the taxi-brousse station in Antananarivo, you can either walk or take a local taxi to Ambohitsorohitra Palace. For the taxi, you may need to negotiate the fare, which should be around MGA 5,000 to MGA 10,000.

• Public Transportation (Local Bus)

  From the main bus station in Diana, you can catch a local bus (also known as a 'taxi-be') that heads towards Antananarivo. Buses operate frequently and cost around MGA 2,000 to MGA 3,000. The ride may take 5-7 hours. Once you arrive at the main bus terminal in Antananarivo, look for a bus heading towards the city center. Get off at the stop nearest to Avenue de la République. From there, you can either walk or take a local taxi to Ambohitsorohitra Palace. Expect to pay around MGA 5,000 for the taxi.