15 day Madagascar Discovery Adventure Tour, Madagascar

Health and First Aid:

Any one participating in an adventure safari must be in good health. Please see the terms and conditions for further information on this. Please note that Siyabona Africa is not qualified to give you medical advice and you must contact your own doctor for information. Clients are advised to bring a simple personal first aid kit. Malaria prophylactics are essential and must be taken prior to your Madagascar tour and throughout its duration.

Recommended vaccinations and other health protection vary from country to country. We recommend that you contact your doctor and gain the correct medical advice about vaccinations. It is  recommend that you have Tetanus, Typhoid, Yellow Fever, Meningitis, and Hepatitis A and B.

All clients must have full medical and travel insurance cover before joining the Madagascar tour. See booking terms and conditions for further information. Please inform your guide in confidence of any medical condition.

Security:

It is not advised that you bring highly valuable items with you on your 15 day Madagascar tour. Use any hotel or lodge safes available. It is also suggested that at all other times you keep your money worn close to your body in a money belt or similar.

Extra Expenses:

Sometimes political or civil unrest and other circumstances beyond the control of Siyabona Africa will mean the group having to make alternative travel plans. It is recommend that you bring emergency funds or have access to funds that you do not intend to use. Most insurance policies refund only after you have paid out.

Luggage and Other Items:

Space in the vehicle is limited and it is requested that you pay particular attention to the following guidelines. It is suggested your luggage is restricted to 15 kilos (so you can comfortably carry it). It is also recommend that you utilize old or inexpensive luggage. Suitcases are not suitable. You may use a small or medium sized rucksack, provided that it has no frame.

Please note that any excess luggage over the above specified weight limit will not be loaded inside the vehicle. Excess luggage will be stored and any costs incurred will be the passengers responsibility.

Important:

Please take your sleeping bag and toiletries with you on board the plane. Sleeping bags and toiletries are difficult to replace in Africa should they be lost on your flight over.

Banking and Currency:

Local currency is the Malagasy franc. Visitors must declare all foreign currency upon arrival. Some stores, hotels, and banks in the capital and in major cities accept traveller's cheques. Visa cash advances can be obtained from a limited number of ATM's in Antananarivo, one of which located in the lobby of the Madagascar Hilton offers 24-hour service.