How to Travel to Madagascar

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Book a flight to Madagascar through an online service.. Use a hotel booking site for a convenient option.. Stay at a hostel in the capital to save money.

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Book a flight to Madagascar through an online service.

Step 1

Book a flight to Madagascar through an online service.

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Use a hotel booking site for a convenient option.

Step 2

Use a hotel booking site for a convenient option.

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Stay at a hostel in the capital to save money.

Step 3

Stay at a hostel in the capital to save money.

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Camp in a tent in a nature reserve for a rugged experience.

Step 4

Camp in a tent in a nature reserve for a rugged experience.

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Visit between April and October for the best outdoor activities.

Step 5

Visit between April and October for the best outdoor activities.

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Go outside of peak season for cheaper rates.

Step 6

Go outside of peak season for cheaper rates.

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Get a passport that's valid for 6 months past your arrival date.

Step 7

Get a passport that's valid for 6 months past your arrival date.

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Purchase a tourist visa so you can enter Madagascar.

Step 8

Purchase a tourist visa so you can enter Madagascar.

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Bring insect repellent with DEET for mosquitoes.

Step 9

Bring insect repellent with DEET for mosquitoes.

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Pack long-sleeved clothing to avoid bug bites.

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Pack long-sleeved clothing to avoid bug bites.

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Bring sunscreen to protect your skin.

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Bring sunscreen to protect your skin.

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Wear a sturdy pair of walking shoes or boots.

Step 12

Wear a sturdy pair of walking shoes or boots.

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Bring a flashlight to use at night.

Step 13

Bring a flashlight to use at night.

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Rent a car at the airport to travel wherever you want.

Step 14

Rent a car at the airport to travel wherever you want.

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Get to your hotel with an airport shuttle if you don't want to rent a car.

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Get to your hotel with an airport shuttle if you don't want to rent a car.

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Use taxis-brousse for an affordable travel option.

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Use taxis-brousse for an affordable travel option.

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Take a domestic flight to get across the island quickly.

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Take a domestic flight to get across the island quickly.

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Try out some of the local Malagasy cuisine.

Step 18

Try out some of the local Malagasy cuisine.

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Hike in the nature reserves and parks to see the natural beauty.

Step 19

Hike in the nature reserves and parks to see the natural beauty.

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Join an organized tour to have food and travel taken care of.

Step 20

Join an organized tour to have food and travel taken care of.

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Stick to bottled water and drinks while you're there.

Step 21

Stick to bottled water and drinks while you're there.

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Keep enough cash on hand to buy foods and goods.

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Keep enough cash on hand to buy foods and goods.

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Make sure you always have your passport with you.

Step 23

Make sure you always have your passport with you.

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Be aware of your surroundings at all times while you're traveling around.

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Be aware of your surroundings at all times while you're traveling around.

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