In TRAVELER’s July/August issue, writer Mel White explores whether ecotourism can save Madagascar, an African island where natural resources are being depleted at an alarming rate. Here, we offer the best links for information on traveling to the country.
Basics
Entering
State Department
How to enter Madagascar—plus, detailed information on security issues and health risks
Getting There
Embassy of Madagascar
Information on airlines with routes to Madagascar
Making Telephone Calls
Universal Telecom—Worldwide Country Codes
A direct link to Madagascar’s country code
Determining Time Difference
Time and date.com
The current time and date in the capital, Antananarivo
Checking Weather Forecasts
Weather.com
Today’s weather and a ten-day outlook for the capital, Antananarivo
Essentials
Where to Eat
Madagascar Tourism Office
A searchable database of places to eat, in French
Where to Stay
Hotelstravel.com—Madagascar Lodging
Lists of hotels throughout Madagascar, with information on prices, credit cards accepted, and telephone numbers
Madagascar Hotels, Edition 2000
Links to information on hotels throughout Madagascar, organized by city
How to Get Around
Africaguide.com
How to get to Madagascar by plane—plus, how to get around once you’re there
Embassy of Madagascar
Telephone numbers for airlines and cruise ships with routes to Madagascar—plus, information on car rentals, taxis, and trains
Things To Do
Attractions
Embassy of Madagascar
Where to go, including city and park recommendations, with information on what you’ll find once you’re there
Lonely Planet
Detailed information on four major destinations—Antananarivo, Nosy Bé, Parc National de Montagne d’Ambre, and Réserve Naturelle Intégrale des Tsingy de Bemaraha
Cultural Events
Madagascar Tourism Office
Year-long calendar of events, with contact numbers for more information (in French)
Destination Guide—Madagascar
Information on holidays, river trips, and hiking
Lonely Planet
An overview on Malagasy culture, with details on music, historic towns, language, and religion
Recreation
Africaguide.com
Links for information on guided tours and safaris in Madagascar
Embassy of Madagascar
Links for information on tour operators and outfitters
Shopping
Embassy of Madagascar
What to know before you purchase a craft in Madagascar
Madagascar Tourism Office
Links for information on where to shop (in French)
References
Language Tools
Travlang.com
Basic words and phrases in French, Madagascar’s second language
Map Links
University of Texas
A map of Madagascar and the surrounding area
Embassy of Madagascar
Links to a variety of Madagascar maps
Media
Books
Lonely Planet
Links to six Madagascar-related titles by Lonely Planet
Magazines & Newspapers
Madagascar News
The latest news information on the island
Midi Madagasikara
An online version of Midi Madagasikara, a local daily newspaper
For More Information
Africaguides.com
Information on accommodations, tours, books, music, and more
Embassy of Madagascar
Information on visas, lodging, currency, weather, and more
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