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Mada, c'est cuit, je rentre !..... Le danger guette, les Ratsiraka's sont de retour !

Adieu Mada et son avenir, retour à la merde !...

Ne conaissant absolument pas cette region du monde, je viens prendre des infos aupres des "conaisseurs" du coin, a savoir bien entendu, quelle est la bonne periode pour se rendre sur place (je sais que le sujet est traite de nbs fois mais il semble y avoir tellement d'avis contraire... ), ensuite, les comapgnies aerienne ne semblent pas etre legion, donc... j'imagine que les prix s'envolent facilement, laquelle d'apres vous semble etre la meilleure au niveau qualite/prix ?

Si il y a des grimpeurs dans les parrages, j'esperent avoir quelques conseils pour connaitres les meilleurs coins pour aller trainer mes chaussons (pas trop loin malgre tout car le temps est sacre !)

Merci par avance de repondre a ce pseudo lemurine que je suis en la matiere !

Bonjour, Après avoir pensé à l'Asie du sud-est, mon regard s'est porté vers une île où j'aurais dû aller il y à 34 ans ! Madagascar ! Juillet-Août (pas le choix !), j'espère que c'est une période OK, la vie est-elle chère ? Peut-on voyager en train ? Est-ce nécessaire de louer une voiture (au moins pour quelques jours) . J'attends des réponses toujours aussi utiles de la part des grands voyageurs . A + Figo

J'ai découvert le site d'une réserve qui m'a l'air sympa et apparemment plébiscité sur d'autre site

La réserve hôtel Palmarium - le nid de rêve

quelqu'un connaît-il cette réserve ?

Je prépare un voyage à Madagascar et recherche des lieux magiques et pas trop touristiques.

Merci de vos réponses

Hi there,

I’d like to ride from Mahajanga to Morondava, sticking as close to the coast as possible—using roads and tracks—in September 2026. If you’ve got any suggestions, let me know! 😉

Paul

If anyone has stayed at this eco-lodge, I’d love to get some info. Thanks

Has anyone been to this base camp in the Diego area towards the west coast (Mozambique Channel)? The trip starts from Diego Suarez by 4x4 and boat, with a visit to Nosy Hara and a few nearby islands. Possible big-game fishing and diving. Thanks in advance if anyone has info!

Hi, I'd like to know if anyone has done this route recently or has reliable info. Does the track exist, and most importantly, is there sand (for biking)? Any info is welcome. Cheers,

diego ambilobe: mangaoka, manondro, ramena vohemar sambava: masondrono, tanambao

Hello, After asking questions on the site, here’s a little feedback on our trip in March and April. Marseille/Antananarivo flight with Ethiopian Airlines was great both ways. I’d recommend it. Domestic flights with Madagascar Airlines were just as smooth. We had to change our plans because I was the victim of a snatch-theft attempt at Ivato... patellar fracture... so I ended up with a brace and more rest than hikes. This let us spend more time in the same areas and make some connections. We loved Tulear. Stayed with Alain—excellent value for money. Mangily, where we stayed for 15 days. Hotel Bella Dona due to my little handicap. The pool replaced sea swims. Mangily gets a bad rap for being very touristy. True, you get approached a lot on the beach—you have to play along and buy some trinkets, but after that, you get royal peace and lots of exchanges with locals. The village and its lively street are nice too. Don’t hesitate to eat with fishermen or at local bars. Anakao, a big favorite. Just the journey there is worth it. Watching dozens of pirogues set off between 5 and 6 AM is a magical moment. Stayed at Peter Pan’s place. Lots of chats with Dario since we were the only guests. Planned a 4-day Antananarivo–Soniara–Ivango road trip with a driver. Cut to 2 days because the boat to Sainte Marie was moved up due to weather. I don’t remember the company’s name, but it wasn’t great for safety—plus, we brought back fleas. Visited Andasibe Park along the way. Quick tip: go in the morning. A little over 2 weeks on Sainte Marie at Hôtel Mantis Soanambo—total luxury negotiated at a price that defied all competition because it was low season. Meals were at little local eateries nearby. We chose not to sleep on Île aux Nattes but went there several times during the day (crossing: 4000 ariary for 2). You have to take a pirogue tour—it’s like stepping into a postcard. Sainte Marie is a special place. A tropical island that feels like the Caribbean ones we’ve lived on. No security issues at all. We rented a scooter because we found tuk-tuk prices a bit steep. You can leave the scooter with helmet and keys and come back 4 hours later. More amazing encounters here too. Last part of our trip in Ampefy, a beautiful volcanic region with a very welcoming population. Stayed with a friend of our driver. Hotels in Ivato are plentiful and vary a lot in quality. Les 12 Collines is a bit out of the way but only 21 € per night. La Chato... very expensive for what you get. I tried to keep it short. Madagascar is a wonderful island with so many facets. Always so many emotions when I think back on this trip. The extreme poverty... don’t hesitate to buy food for the kids on the beach, for example. It doesn’t cost much, but it means a lot to them. The kindness of the people and, above all, those SMILES. We’re hooked—we’re going back in November for 6 months... because yes, you can buy a 3-month visa at the airport (a question I’d asked), and you can extend it for another 3 months... if you apply in time at a police station. We didn’t take Malarone either. We’d brought some, but there were few mosquitoes, and "Insect Écran" worked really well.

Hi everyone, Is anyone here planning to do the RN7 route in reverse—that is, from Tulear to Antananarivo—early next month? If so, please get in touch!

hey everyone,

I’m landing in Madagascar with a buddy before the end of April 2026. We’re planning to bike around for about twenty days or so. We don’t have a specific goal other than exploring the country and meeting the locals.

Ideally, we’d prefer a loop route starting from Antananarivo with a good chunk of it along the coast. On the bike side, we’re used to riding 6 to 8 hours a day, depending on the needs, encounters, and mood 😉 Any feedback or tips from trips around this length?

Thanks in advance, Jérôme

Hi everyone, while searching for a tour with a local agency, I received an interesting offer:

- 13 days from Tana to Tuléar (via Andasibe, Fiana, Isalo): 1200 € - 8 days in the West (Tsingy, Baobabs): 980 € These prices seem very reasonable for an all-inclusive package, but it's based on 2 travelers, and I'm solo. So, I'm looking for an experienced traveler to share accommodations (separate beds, of course) and split the costs. I can share the full itinerary details in a PM.

Thanks in advance! Fred (Réunion) PS: I’m also open to joining another traveler or group who already has a trip planned! ???

Hi there, I’m Fred, I live on La Réunion and I’ll be traveling to Madagascar this coming July. While searching for a tour with a local agency, I received an interesting offer:

13 days from Tana to Tuléar (via Andasibe, Fiana, Isalo) from July 11 to 23: 1200 € 8 days in the West (Tsingy, Baobabs) from July 26 to August 1: 980 € These prices seem very reasonable for an all-inclusive package, but it’s based on two travelers and I’m alone. So I’m looking for an experienced traveler to share accommodations (separate beds, of course) and split the costs. I can send you the full itinerary details in a PM. Thanks in advance! Fred (La Réunion) PS: I’m also open to joining another traveler or group who already has a trip planned. ???

Hello, Our trip is taking shape. We’re leaving on February 28th. We’ll start by flying to Tulear, then make our way up to Tana at a relaxed pace before catching another flight to Diego Suarez. We’d love to end our stay on Sainte Marie Island. Is there a way to make the trip by land? By sea? Just to clarify, we’re not pressed for time. Thanks!

Hi everyone, I’m heading to Île aux Nattes in a few weeks and I’d like to know if euros are accepted in the island’s restaurants. At the hotel where I’ll be staying, they take card payments, but for activities, I can’t find any reliable info. Could anyone tell me the approximate cost in euros and/or ariary for a week (food outside the hotel) on the island for two people?

Also, has anyone ever exchanged money at the Paris Magenta exchange bureau? Thanks!

Hi there, We’re planning our trip and want to spend 3 MONTHS in Madagascar, but we’re getting really conflicting info about visas. Apparently, it’s not possible to get one at the airport. We contacted the consulate in Marseille… and they don’t know either. The phone number for the embassy in Paris is no longer in service… Anyway… help! If anyone’s gotten a 3-month visa, could you shed some light on this for us? Thanks so much.

Hi, I want to invite a Malagasy friend and I’m surprised to learn there are procedures (that seem complicated) to follow… It would be a short stay (max 3 months). She’s got her passport, I’m paying for the flight ticket, and I read that I need to get an accommodation certificate from my town hall—but what else is required after that? What other documents are needed? What are the processing times? I’m really disappointed that in 2026, it’s still such a hassle for this kind of thing.

Hi

Are there any boat connections between Mananara and Sambava in September 2026?

Thanks for your replies