Madagascar Uncharted: Beyond the Baobabs
Over 31 million people call Madagascar home. Lying off the coast of Africa it is the fourth largest island in the world. Christianity is the dominant religion.
Currency: Malagasy Ariary
Language: Malagasy
Visa: Most countries can get a visa on arrival, length of stay depends on cost. Check for your own circumstances.
Power: 220 volts AC. Plug types C & E
Safety: Madagascar is generally safe if you take care. Petty crime and violent crime can both occur in crowded places. Natural disasters are more likely so be aware of current situations.
Flights are the best way to get around as roads are rough and slow. It is possible but not advisable to hire a 4×4 to get around but more sensible to also hire a driver who knows the terrain.
Santabary – May
Independance Day – June
Donia Music Festival in Nosy Be – June
Festival des Baleines – July
Madagascar has a tropical climate with 2 distinct seasons. The East Coast is hot and wet while the central highlands have a more temperate climate and the Southwest and extreme South have an arid climate. Rainfall and temperatures vary significantly across the island.
Packing:
Layered clothing with wind and rain proof outerwear.
Accommodation:-
Budget from 66,000 MGA
Mid range Double 155,000 MGA and up
Luxury from 330,000 MGA
Food:-
Street Food – 1,000 to 5,000 MGA
Local restaurants – 2,500 to 10,000 MGA
Resort or similar – from 18,000 MGA
Transport:-
Car – from 150,000 MGA per day plus fuel, this covers driver and all his costs.
Mauritius Our last leg in this journey and not the best arrival. The plane was late but then on arrival the queue for visa
A week in the tiny French Island of Reunion Landing in Reunion we were surprised to find no outlets to buy sim cards – which
Far North and Islands Chris arrives in Tana and an early flight to Diego Surez for the start of the last leg in this
Far North and Islands Chris arrives in Tana and an early flight to Diego Surez for the start of the last leg in this
Madagascar Mid North Internal flights are inclined to change a lot and our next one was no exception. On-line it said it had changed
Madagascar Where to begin… Our flight from Egypt to Madagascar was on Ethiopian Air, I must say I have never been on such an
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