Travel diary

Change : l’Ariary, MGA currency code
Visa for the Year 2017 : 31 Euros for a stay between 1 to 30 days - 39 Euros for a stay of 31 to 60 days - 54 Euros for a stay of 60 to 90 days
Passport : valid for at least 6 months beyond the expiry date of the visa
Vaccine : no vaccine is required to enter Madagascar. However, it is advisable to be up to date with all your vaccines.. Antimalarial prevention is recommended (consult your doctor but avoid single-dose medications, very powerful, they have side effects that are not always easy to manage) For a stay of more than one month (01) it is mandatory to bring your international vaccination card, checks may occur during the stay.
Drinks : tap water and ice cubes are not recommended. Bottled water is relatively present in all places of passage.
Accommodation : The classification of hotels does not always correspond to international standards.
Madagascar still has a low accommodation capacity, especially in places far from big cities. Comfort varies from place to place.
Nevertheless, most of the hotels proposed in your itinerary will be carefully selected taking into account the following criteria : hygiene, quality of service, comfort and safety.
Jet lag : +3 GMT
Telephone code : + 261
Telephone network : If you have subscribed to an international subscription, your laptop will work in areas covered by a network.
Ask your operator for the procedure to follow and the codes allowing you to access your voicemail before your departure..
It is also possible to buy chips on site for internal and external calls
Road networks : Roads are generally good on major roads. Otherwise, the secondary networks are in poor condition.
Climate : Generally warm all year round, except for the central lands. More or less abundant rains in regions with prevailing winds.
Voltage : All major axes are electrified with a voltage of 220V, sometimes supplied by generators in establishments far from urban areas.

We advise you to bring :
*LED flashlights.
*Waterproof soft bags rather than hard suitcases
*Extra bags for walks and car days.
*A good mosquito repellent suitable for tropical areas.
*Your travel medicine kit (aspirin, bandages, disinfectant…) and your personal medication in sufficient quantity.
*Solar cream (high index recommended)
*Filter sunglasses
*Cap or hat (that you can find on site)
*Good walking shoes already used and sandals
*A raincoat.
*We recommend that our customers have a 24-hour safety margin between domestic and international flights if possible.