Place to visit
Cap Saint-André Lighthouse, Madagascar: what it is and when to go
Cap Saint-André Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Madagascar. Interests: Architecture. The best time to visit is April to October. In December there are 12 h 58 of daylight, and in June, 11 h 03. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Lighthouse in Madagascar · Architecture
- Where
- Madagascar
- Best time
- April to October.
- Nearest airport
- TNR Antananarivo, 432 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- -16.19139, 44.4575
What it is and where
Cap Saint-André Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Madagascar.
Its coordinates are -16.19139, 44.4575; the nearest main airport is Ivato International Airport (TNR, Antananarivo), 432 km as the crow flies. How to get around Madagascar (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Cap Saint-André Lighthouse is April to October.
- JanBetter not12:52
- FebBetter not12:31
- MarPossible12:07
- AprBest time11:38
- MayBest time11:15
- JunBest time11:03
- JulBest time11:07
- AugBest time11:27
- SepBest time11:55
- OctBest time12:23
- NovPossible12:46
- DecBetter not12:58
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 12 h 58 of daylight, and in June, 11 h 03. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Madagascar in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Madagascar
To enter Madagascar there are 11 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Passport with six months' validity and a blank page”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Madagascar checklist. Currency: Malagasy ariary (MGA); plugs: Type C, D, E, J and K · 220 V · 50 Hz (there are power cuts: bring a power bank); emergencies: 117 police · 118 fire brigade · 124 ambulance.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Bombetoka BayBay in Madagascar202 km
- Ankarafantsika National ParkNational park in Madagascar263 km
- Mahajamba BayBay295 km
- Tsingy de Bemaraha National ParkStrict nature reserve of Madagascar306 km
- Ambohiby MassifMountain in Madagascar352 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Madagascar guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is Cap Saint-André Lighthouse?
It is a lighthouse in Madagascar.
When is the best time to visit Cap Saint-André Lighthouse?
April to October. In December there are 12 h 58 of daylight, and in June, 11 h 03.
How do you get to Cap Saint-André Lighthouse?
The nearest main airport is Ivato International Airport (TNR), 432 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Madagascar is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Madagascar map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Bombetoka Bay, Ankarafantsika National Park, Mahajamba Bay. The rest is in the Madagascar guide.
Keep reading
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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.