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Exciting Safaris in Madagascar
Evolution on this remote island has been more or less isolated. Due to the distance of 400 kilometers to the east coast of Africa, many native wild animals are found nowhere else in the world. Madagascar's diversity of unusual and wonderful creatures includes the world's smallest but also largest chameleon, the almost extinct elephant bird, and over 70 different species of lemur - a native long-tailed primate. The landscape of Madagascar is as enticing as the local wilderness. Terrains range from jungles and palm-fringed beaches to the razor-sharp tsingy of the Stone Forest in Bemaraha National Park.
11 days
from 1.994 €
The north of Madagascar will impress you with its breathtaking views and the diversity of the flora and fauna of its unique microclimate.
14 daysfrom 2.921 €
Great national parks, paired with handpicked, comfortable accommodations, diverse landscapes, and its iconic wildlife—an adventure that promises to be truly unforgettable.
13 daysfrom 2.322 €
The most popular tour in Madagascar - dramatic landscapes await in abundance: Highlands, mountains, rainforest and dry forests, the mountain ranges of Andringitra and the thorn bush of the southern part.
8 daysfrom 1.702 €
The south of Madagascar will inspire you with its African landscape of barren desert, lush forests and imposing baobab trees, a journey off the beaten track.
Info to Madagascar
Entry, security & co.
Currency :
Since 2005, the reintroduced Malagasy Ariary (MGA) has been the official national currency, replacing the Malagasy franc. One Ariary (Ar) is divided into 5 Iraimbilanja, making it one of only two currencies in circulation worldwide that are not divided into decimals.
There are banknotes in 10,000, 5,000, 2,000, 1,000, 500, 200 and 100 ariary bills and coins in 1 to 50 ariary, whereby the 50 ariary coin with the stamped baobabs is particularly beautiful.
Banks
Banks are generally open on weekdays from 8:00 to 12:00 and 14:00 to 15:30.
Credit cards are accepted by large hotels, restaurants and some stores, especially in Antananrivonur. In the other major cities, cash can only be withdrawn from ATMs using Visa, although there is now also one installed at the airport in Antananarivo. Do not rely solely on ATMs, as these are often out of order. Have some cash in euro notes ready for emergencies.
Madagascar is a huge place, the roads are bad and traveling takes a long time. A drive from Antananarivo (Tana) to Diego Suarez (Antsiranana) is a solid 24 hours, to Tuléar (Toliara) it's 18 hours, 16 to Morondava and so on. Be realistic when planning how much and what you want to visit, otherwise you will spend every other day of your trip in a vehicle!
Domestic flights can save a lot of time, but they are also expensive and not good for your carbon footprint. If you decide to fly, you have to decide beforehand whether you want to book before departure, take advantage of the expensive price but have guaranteed availability, or buy a flight ticket locally, which is cheaper but also limits your time flexibility.
Taxi-brousse (bush cabs) are the main means of public transportation. They are slow, uncomfortable, cheap and can be found everywhere. A car with a driver is a great but more expensive alternative.
Due to the often difficult driving conditions, most rental agencies make it compulsory to book a driver when renting a car. Right-hand traffic applies and police checks are frequent. Pay attention to the traffic spikes on the roads, drive slowly and make sure you always have your driver's license and vehicle documents to hand.
Madagascan cuisine is traditionally based on rice, which is served with some kind of dressing, vegetables, meat and spicy seasoning. In Madagascar, people like to eat spicy food, so many dishes are prepared with chili peppers or other spices. Dishes are usually seasoned with garlic, ginger, onion or curry and desserts with vanilla.
It is not advisable to drink the performance water. However, for the sake of the environment, you should avoid buying bottled water if possible and simply fill a reusable water bottle or water bottle with filtered water. Most hotels provide drinking water. It is advisable to avoid ice cubes in drinks and to peel fruit and vegetables before eating.
With the exception of January and March, any time of year is suitable for a visit. During this time, there is heavy rainfall, which makes the roads in many places anything but passable. There is also an increased risk of cyclones.
April to October/November is generally the best time to visit most places. The dry season is from May to October and is slightly cooler. Therefore, this period is good for traveling anywhere in Madagascar, although it can get very cold and windy on the Hauts Plateau, i.e. in the central highlands of Antananarivo, and there may well be freezing cold showers.
The west and southwest get very hot in summer, but the winter months in these regions are pleasant and offer blue skies, cooler temperatures and little rain. Most of the rain in the northeast falls from July to September.
Average maximum temperatures vary from around 25°C on the main plateaus to 30°C in coastal areas (higher in summer). In Antananarivo and other highland areas, temperatures can drop to 10°C in winter and even lower at night.
To cope with the climate in Madagascar, light clothing should be worn on the High Central Plateaus in summer and all year round in the north and south. Cotton and natural fibers are best suited to this sweaty weather. In mountainous areas, warm clothing is recommended for the evenings and in winter. Rainwear is advisable as a precautionary measure.
In Madagascar, the two-pronged plugs and European standard plugs are the most common.
The mains voltage in Madagascar is 220 volts, although this can drop to 170 volts in some areas during peak usage times.