This post contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. At a Glance Risk zones: nationwide below 1,500m altitude — coastal regions, parks, and lowland routes are...
This post contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. At a Glance Best private hospitals: Polyclinique d’Ilafy (Antananarivo), Espace Médical, Clinique des Soeurs Franciscaines Provincial capitals:...
This post contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. At a Glance Always ask: portraits, sacred tombs, famadihana ceremonies, market vendors, military or police Usually fine...
This post contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. At a Glance Tipping is expected: guides, drivers, porters, restaurant staff — Madagascar runs on small cash...
This post contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. At a Glance Always bargain at: craft markets, roadside stalls, taxi-brousse for private hire, hotel stays of...
This post contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. At a Glance Top market overall: Marché de la Digue, Antananarivo — largest selection, open daily, hard...
This post contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. At a Glance What is a lamba: the traditional Malagasy rectangular cloth — worn, wrapped, and used...
This post contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. At a Glance Famous stones: sapphire (Ilakaka, Andranondambo), ruby (Andilamena, Didy), tourmaline (Anjanabonoina), demantoid garnet, aquamarine Madagascar...