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.
1 Euro = MGF 5900
1 Aus $ = MGF 3300
1 USD = MGF 6885
Please Note:
Madagascar is an area associated with malaria. Please take the necessary precautions.
Page: 1 Day 1: Antananarivo, Madagascar You may arrive a day or so prior to the official start day of the Madagascar tour. This is to give you time to relax, acclimatize from the flight and enjoy all that Antananarivo has to offer. Siyabona Africa can organize any accommodation and activiti ...
Page: 2 Dinner can be taken in various restaurants in the area, with a choice of Malagasy and Chinese cuisine. There is a great French restaurant at the Buffet de la Gare. If the group decides to eat away from the hotel, the vehicle is availab ...
Page: 3 Day 4: Antsirabe, Madagascar Today on your Madagascar tour you will depart from Andasibe travelling via the vibrant capital of 'Tana' - (Antananarivo) and head south to Antsirabe. It is a long travelling day, but the stunning scenery will make up for the journey.
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Page: 4 Ranomafana means 'hot water' and as its name suggests there are also hot thermal baths supposedly reported to have healing qualities. On your Madagascar tour it's possible to hire a masseuse for an hour of pampered relaxation! Once aga ...
Page: 5 There is also an abundance of bird and chameleon species in the Park. You will arrive in Ranohira at approximately 5:30pm and check in to your hotel. Dinner can be taken at the Isalo Ranch restaurant. Breakfast and dinner is included. ...
Page: 6 Easy pace: On day 11 of your 15 day Madagascar tour you will dismantle the camp and depart on a leisurely 20 minute downhill walk. The vehicle will then transfer you to a natural swimming pool. From this entrance you need to walk about 45 minutes uphill, but ther ...
Page: 7 Day 15: Antananarivo, Madagascar Today's schedule of your Madagascar tour depends on your flight departure times from Antananarivo. Your vehicle will be available for the morning and if your flights are later it is possible to visit the holy hill of Ambohimanga. You will then be trans ...
Page: 8 Please also do not assume that any inaccuracies within your documentation will be detected or can be rectified - you must ensure, that your 'paper-work' is in order. There will be times during the trip, when your passport will be collected e.g.: by you ...
Madagascar is the fourth largest island in the world; two and a half times the size of Great Britain. Pristine beaches, rare flowers and even rarer animals are the main attractions.
Eulemur Fulvus Rufus
Lemurs are vegetarian, consuming leaves, mushrooms and fruit. Occurring only on the Island of Madagascar, they live in the trees and rarely visit the ground.
Madagascar Sunset
The tropical coastal climate, with cooler conditions inland, make Madagascar a tropical paradise. Heavy forests, and a midland plateau offer visitors a unique self contained world of adventure.
