PRACTICAL INFORMATION
TSARADIA
YOUR ARRIVAL IN MADAGASCAR:
Your passport must be valid for 6 months from the date of your return.
You need an entire blank page for the authorities to affix the visa.
TOURIST VISAS PRICES 2024 :
* from 01 to 30 days inclusive: €18
* from 31 to 60 days inclusive: €23
* from 61 to 90 days inclusive: €32
The visa is payable upon arrival at the airport. It's best to have the exact count!
YOU CAN ALSO APPLY FOR YOUR VISA ON THE OFFICIAL eVisa SITE AND PAY ONLINE.
evisamada.gov.mg
You will obtain a disembarkation authorization. On arrival, you will pass through the air and border police counters and obtain your secure eVisa sticker.
HOW TO REACH SAINTE MARIE BY PLANE:
Flight Tana – Ste Marie:
* TSARADIA (+261 20 23 444 44)
HOW TO REACH SAINTE MARIE BY BOAT:
From Mahambo :
* El CONDOR (+261 347 043 301)
A minibus shuttle allows the transfer from Tamatave to Mahambo, departure 6 a.m.
Departure from Mahambo is between 11 and 1 p.m., the crossing lasts 3 hours.
From Soanierana Ivango:
* GASIKARA (+261 340 601 557) or (+261 345 122 186)
A minibus shuttle allows the transfer from Tamatave to Soanierana Ivango, departure at 6 a.m.
Departure from Soanierana Ivango is between 11 and 1 p.m., the crossing lasts 1h30.
* MELISSA (+261 340 898 733)
A minibus shuttle allows the transfer from Tamatave to Soanierana Ivango, departure at 6 a.m.
Departure from Soanierana Ivango is between 11 and 1 p.m., the crossing lasts 1h30.
HOW TO REACH THE EAST COAST FROM TANA:
To discover Grande Terre, possibility of being picked up on your arrival at the airport by an experienced guide with a 4X4.
Tour possible from 2 days minimum to more.
This allows you to discover nature reserves with lemurs, for example!
Ask us for tours and prices!
WHAT TO PUT IN YOUR SUITCASE?
The southern winter from May to August gives temperatures between 19 and 24°; rains are frequent day and night.
Outside of this period, temperatures range from 22 to 32°, with rain mainly at night.
The cyclonic period generally extends from mid-January to mid-March.
Your suitcase is therefore almost identical depending on the period in which you wish to come: Kway-style rain gear, sun cream and after-sun, glasses, cap, bare feet and sneakers for walking!
We provide hand and bath towels.
The electrical outlets are identical to those in France. Power outages are compensated for by a generator.
Your doctor can offer you anti-malarial treatment. It is only effective against neuro-malarial.
Our bungalows are equipped with mosquito nets. Located in the East, the breeze prevents the massive invasion of mosquitoes. Consider spray repellents; they are effective!
MONEY:
We do not take credit cards. The balance of your stay and additional services must therefore be paid in Ariary or Euro.
Two banks are at your disposal in town, either to exchange money (passport required) or to withdraw from an ATM.
A vending machine is also at your disposal upon arrival at the airport.
TIME DIFFERENCE FROM FRANCE:
* Winter timetable: + 2 hours
* Summer schedule: + 1 hour
USEFUL NUMBERS:
* Embassy of France in Madagascar: +261 20 223 9850
* German Embassy in Madagascar: +261 20 222 3802
* Embassy of the United Kingdom in Madagascar: +261 20 223 3053
* Embassy of Spain in Madagascar: +261 32 110 6074
* Honorary Consulate of Italy in Madagascar: +261 34 851 8246
WE INVITE YOU TO CONSULT THE TRAVELERS ETHICS CHARTER.
It will give you a lot of useful information.