Madagascar Survival Planner (Offline Edition)
This guide provides essential offline information to help you navigate Madagascar without internet access.
🚨 Emergency Contacts
- Police: 117
- Ambulance: 124
- Fire: 118
- US Embassy Antananarivo: +(261) (20) 23-480-00
🗣️ Local Language
- Hello: Salama
- Thank you: Misaotra
- Eny: Yes; Tsia: No
- How much is this?: Ohatrinona ity?
- Goodbye: Veloma
- Help!: Vonjeo!
💲Currency
- Local Currency: Malagasy Ariary
- Carry Small Denominations
- Exchange money at reputable locations
- Keep cash secured, avoid flashing large sums of money
- Tipping is common in tourist areas
ℹ️ Additional Resources
- Download maps for Madagascar on google for offline use
- Download Offline Translator Apps
- Eny: Yes; Tsia: No
- How much is this?: Ohatrinona ity?
- Goodbye: Veloma
- Help!: Vonjeo!
🛡️ Safety Tips
- Carry a First-Aid Kit
- Avoid contact with "unknown" plants and animals
- Avoid walking alone at night
- Be mindful of pickpocketing in crowded areas
- Be cautious with friendly strangers
🚌 Transportation
- Taxis are widely available
- Negotiate fare before starting a trip
- Roads maybe in poor condition
- Avoid travel at night
- Stick to reputable taxi services
- Avoid bush taxis
- Keep valuables out of sight
HEALTH & MEDICAL ESSENTIALS
🏥 Hospitals & Clinics
- Hôpital Joseph Raseta Befelatananá
Antananarivo: 20 227 73 - Hôpitaly Be
Toamasina: 20 53 330 56 - Centre Hospitalier de Toliara
Toliara: +261 20 94 430 19 - Centre Hospitalier de Toamasina
Antsirana: -261 20 214 08
💉 Vaccinations
- Yellow fever (required)
- Recommended
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Typhoid
💊 Pharmacies
French: Où se trouve la pharmacie?
Malagasy: Aiza ny farnasia?
🦠 Common Illnesses
- Malaria
- Travelers’ diarrhea
- Dengue fever
🚑 Travel Medical Kit
- First aid kit
- Pain relievers
- Antidiarrheal medication
- Insect repellent
Madagascar Scam Watchlist
Protect yourself from common scams and cons while traveling in Madagascar.
Fake Taxi at Ivato Airport
Location
Antananarivo
How to avoid
Use official airport taxi or pre-book online
Phantom Tour Guides
Location
Parks/ Hotels
How to avoid
Ask Hotel for licensed guide. Check ID or Badge