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Travelling to Madagascar
Madagascar is the 4th largest island in the world after Australia, Greenland, New Guinea and Borneo. It is located in the Indian Ocean, 400 km east of the African coast (Mozambique and Tanzania) and straddling the Tropic of Capricorn.
With more than 4,800 km of coastline and a surface area of more than 587,000 km² (one and a half times larger than France), Madagascar is a place of discovery and travel thanks to its climate, its fauna, its flora, its magnificent landscapes as well as its culturally diverse and rich population: its population composed of 18 ethnic groups is a mixture of African, Asian and European culture. In 2022, Madagascar has more than 27 million inhabitants.
For those who like sports, music, good food, relaxing on the beach or in the mountains, sea trips to see whales, turtles and dolphins, discovering the land and its endemic fauna and flora, the calm of isolated places or the excitement of big cities, Madagascar is a destination not to be missed. The island offers a wide range of tourist activities.
Madagascar in numbers
largest coral reef
RAMSAR sites
Reserves of BIOSPHERE
lemurs species
bird species, including endemic
116 species, 4 families
UNESCO Immaterial Cultural Heritage
National Parks, of which 7 have the UNESCO World Heritage label
Protected Areas, 2 Integral Nature Reserves, 14 Special Reserves
UNESCO World Cultural Heritage
species of endemic chameleons
species of baobabs including 6 endemic
species of endemic carnivores
Prepare your stay
VISA
A visa is required to come to Madagascar. It can be obtained upon arrival at the airport, or in advance at the Embassy of Madagascar in the country of departure.
- Visa 30 days: 35 EUR / 37 USD / 115 000 MGA
- Visa 60 days: 40 EUR / 45 USD / 135 000 MGA
Access
- 3 international airports: Ivato Antananarivo, Nosy Be Fascène, Antsiranana Arrachard
- 5 regional airports: Majunga, Antsiranana, Toamasina, Taolagnaro, Toliara
- 6 main ports: Toamasina, Nosy Be, Mahajanga, Antsiranana, Taolagnaro, Toliara
Health measures - COVID-19
Madagascar has lifted all Covid 19 travel restrictions as of Thursday, August 11, 2022.
Madagascar welcomes all travelers, vaccinated or not, from all countries.
Safe destination
Madagascar was awarded the “SAFE TRAVEL” label by the World Travel and Tourism Council – WTTC, in October 2021. Our operators continue to apply barrier measures in order to provide tourists with services that meet world health standards.
When to come to Madagascar?
The most favorable period is during the dry season, between May and November. But Madagascar can be visited all year round because of its large surface. It is always sunny somewhere even if it rains elsewhere.
The amenities of life
- 3 major telephone operators
- Internet access up to 4G in major cities
- Access to Canal+
- ATM available in major cities (VISA and MasterCard)
- Local currency: ARIARY
- Languages: Malagasy, French