Madagascar
Madagascar gives us 20 places and 14 of them are nature and walks.
Quick facts about Madagascar
CurrencyAriary
LanguageMalagasy, French
Time zoneEAT (UTC+3)
PaymentBring cash
English spokenLow (EF EPI #90)
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Travel essentials for Madagascar
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1Practical essentials
Dish to tryMalagasy Romazava
CapitalAntananarivo
Plug typesEuroplug, Type E, SN 441011, Type K
DrivingDrive on the right
Emergency number117
Calling code+261
Daylight11–13 hours of daylight
Population31,964,956
Daylight is the range from the shortest to the longest day. English level: EF English Proficiency Index.
2Plan your trip to Madagascar
Getting thereFlights, trains & driving
Where to stayFamily-friendly hotels
Getting aroundDrive on the right
Travel budgetBring cash
Packing listPlugs: Europlug, Type E, SN 441011, Type K
Travel with kidsTips for a smooth trip
Safety & healthEmergency: 117
Useful infoCalling code +261
3Madagascar with kids – highlights
Why families love Madagascar
Antananarivo carries 7 of the places we cover and everywhere else has 1, so coverage is concentrated in the capital with the rest scattered. We have no climate reading yet and will not guess at the months.
Easy to travelBring cash · English: low
Food to tryMalagasy Romazava
Memories that lastExperiences your kids will never forget
4Popular searches about Madagascar
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