FAQ – General Travel

Quick answer You can contact family and friends from Madagascar by using hotel or café Wi‑Fi, buying a local SIM

Quick answer Madagascar uses 220–230 volts at 50 Hz. You will most commonly find European-style two-pin sockets (Type C) and

Quick answer If you have allergies, religious restrictions, or other dietary needs, tell us at booking and again before travel.

Quick answer The main language in Madagascar is Malagasy (spoken nationwide in regional dialects) and French is widely used, especially

Quick answer Bring enough Malagasy ariary (MGA) in cash to cover small daily purchases, market shopping, tips, park entrance or

Quick answer Yes — but availability and quality vary widely. In Antananarivo and other larger towns, hotels, cafés and airports

Quick answer Madagascar has two official languages: Malagasy (the national language spoken by nearly everyone) and French (widely used in

Quick answer Yes — but card and ATM access is uneven. In Antananarivo and larger coastal towns most hotels, mid-range

Quick answer The official currency of Madagascar is the Malagasy ariary (ISO code: MGA; symbol: Ar). The ariary has been

Quick answer Yes. Most visitors to Madagascar must hold a tourist visa. Many travellers from the English-speaking world can obtain

Quick answer You can usually keep in contact with home during a private tour in Madagascar, but internet access should

Quick answer Shopping opportunities in Madagascar are easy to find during most private tours. Local handicraft shops, small market stalls