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05-19-20 22:51 #4006
Posts: 985The lockdown was extended:
The Madagascan President spoke on the air Sunday, May 17. Faced with the increase in the number of cases of people contaminated by Covid-19, a fourth region (Alaotra Mangoro) is now added to the three regions (Analamanga, Atsinanana, Haute-Matsiatra) previously subjected to partial containment. He indicated that tighter movement controls would be ensured to combat "the slackening observed in recent weeks". The suspension of international air links will last at least until June 11,2020.
Means, before June 11th you definitely can't get in. And after that date unlikely that the international airports will open for everyone with ease.
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05-19-20 13:53 #4005
Posts: 267Curfew
Originally Posted by FishermanBert [View Original Post]
It is the clever way to punish in a country where fines would be useless as the population has no money!
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05-19-20 13:32 #4004
Posts: 267Travelling in madagascar
Originally Posted by VavyLover [View Original Post]
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05-12-20 14:32 #4003
Posts: 96Travel Restrictions in Mada
Yesterday it appears that the govt put further travel restriction in place in several regions of Mada, prohibiting all travel except transport of merchandise, sick and dead. From this link:
https://www.facebook.com/gouverneura...52226662852055
And translation below. Anyone in country have further information on this? My contacts in country tell me that the restriction is for all of the country, although this communique indicates only a few central regions (which would essentially cut off the south and the north since the only roads go through the central highlands). Wondering if it is really this bad or if this is some manipulation by the government.
Google Translation:
IMPORTANT DISCUSSION.
LOSS AND LOSS OF LARGE LICENSE LICENSES PROVIDED UNTIL MAY 11,2020 AT 12 AM.
In the face of increasing numbers of people with Coronavirus infection because of the contagion that has already spread to other cities (Moramanga, Antsirabe), strict measures must be taken to limit the movement of people.
Please:
1- Any valid or current license issued by the CCO, MTTM or MID (Prefect, District.) shall be valid and void any of the following: Analamanga, East, High Temperature; starting Monday, May 11,2020 at 12 noon.
2- Therefore, access and access to these areas is prohibited (Public walking, public transport, motorcycles.); and this is NOT a solution that can be provided in health-related barriers but must be followed.
3- Large vehicles carrying merchandise and vehicles carrying sick or dead can walk only with clear evidence.
Please keep these rules in order to avoid difficulties.
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05-12-20 14:17 #4002
Posts: 96Originally Posted by BrasilSoccer0 [View Original Post]
You inbox is still full Brasil, I have tried to PM you a couple times!
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05-03-20 15:21 #4001
Posts: 46Ohhhhh
Originally Posted by BrasilSoccer0 [View Original Post]
If I look on your pictures then I will lost my brain. If tulear has really many and many easy foundable and accessible girls like this, then I must visit this town.
At the moment I am not sure which city. Tana of course. But I want to visit tamatave, too. And this for 3/4 weeks, it will be to much travel if I go to tulear, too. I am not sure.
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05-03-20 09:52 #4000
Posts: 505Paradise but rough!
So no lock down in Toliara? Girls are out and about flaunting their assets!? I recall some sweet assets like this one who took all my deposits anytime day or night.
Then it's paradise but outside of the abundance nice talent, Toliara is an ugly town, not scenic at all with lot's of sand dust everywhere.
Originally Posted by Neddy69 [View Original Post]
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05-02-20 15:26 #3999
Posts: 4Originally Posted by Neddy69 [View Original Post]
Wrt 'aesthetically pleasing' I was referring to the surrounding countryside, the scenery, sea views etc. To have fishing on my doorstep in a beautiful spot is a massive deal (to me). After personal safety it is the biggest issue, wherever I stay. I especially like to find places where the fishing spots are not crowded or, as yet, too heavily commercialized. That said, I appreciate that 'aesthetically pleasing' can have other connotations, which also make for a more interesting day when the fishing is slow. I would not be opposed to this either.
I have family and friends who have visited Kenya and whilst they have said nothing to put me off, it does seem to be the first stop in Africa for many UK tourists, perhaps subconsciously that's why I never ventured to that forum first? I do have a need for something a bit off the beaten path, different from the usual tourist locations. That said, I will absolutely take your advice on board and start reading those forums in earnest. Thank you once again.
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05-02-20 14:25 #3998
Posts: 985Originally Posted by BillyZoo [View Original Post]
I may quote our primus inter pares here, Neddy: as newcomer go to Kenya, in particular Mombasa.
But if you are not so much in party, drinking and big booties. Plus speak some French: venture to Mada.
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05-02-20 11:55 #3997
Posts: 1486Kenya
Originally Posted by BillyZoo [View Original Post]
Read all my posts in the Kenyan forums. No need to look further.
Neddy.
What du you mean by aesthetically pleasing. LOL
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05-01-20 21:57 #3996
Posts: 4Originally Posted by NmExpert [View Original Post]
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05-01-20 21:45 #3995
Posts: 4Originally Posted by Amadeuss [View Original Post]
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05-01-20 08:37 #3994
Posts: 985Originally Posted by BillyZoo [View Original Post]
But let me answer your questions as someone going there since 2008.
You will be safe as experienced traveller. Just follow the rules for single travellers not to show up, be friendly but still watch your back. And you will be fine.
Improve your french language skills if you want to venture further than Glacier Disco. Even many of the girls not speak french well. But if there are any problems, someone will.
If you want to stay in places where many events are in walking distance you may note Tana center for the start, then Tamatave, NosyBe, IleStMarie, Tulear / Mangily and perhaps DiegoSuarez. Don't try to cover all. Distances are far. In 3 weeks, select 2 or 3 and also visit in between some of the parks along the road. And if you book taxi brousse or Cotisse bus well in advance, the style of travelling is not that bad but time consuming. Stay flexible with your planning.
Big Game Fishing operators you find in NosyBe and Toamasina. Select the right time of the year. Fly-fishing in the streams in the parks is possible, but you can't stay there overnight.
Good luck -- and if you discover something new, let us know.
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05-01-20 06:15 #3993
Posts: 237Originally Posted by BillyZoo [View Original Post]
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04-30-20 18:21 #3992
Posts: 4Africa first timer.
First post, so be nice. It's also a bit of an essay so apologies.
Over the last half week or so I've read (literally) the last 50 pages of the Mada forum and more than the odd page from one or two other countries too, so the RTFF box (for Mada at least) is ticked. I've got the general gist of what to expect.
I have a particular set of needs (don't pull up a chair it isn't that juicy) some of which are in common with the ethos of the board, some not. I've posted in Mada as I can see there is a fair bit of experience here, and importantly some with differing opinions and thoughts regularly posting here.
I am early 50's (look younger & in decent nick) and I want to go to somewhere in Africa flying from UK, probably for 3-4 weeks. Exactly when depends on the venue / climate and obviously see-19 lock down being lifted. I speak English, a little French (I can and will improve if need be) and less Spanish. I would consider bouncing to a few different venues, maybe 5/6/7 days in each place depending on logistics, cost of internal flights / transport time etc. This could include different countries in close proximity. So with that in mind, I'd value the advice as to what country / countries might fit my needs as a first timer to Africa bearing in mind the following wants / needs.
1. I am an experienced traveler but I am travelling alone so safety is paramount. Yes I know sh1t can happen everywhere. I won't be flashing the cash & acting like Billy Big Bo11ocks. I won't be sporting a vlogging camera on a 10 ft selfie stick or have a 1000 Canon hanging round my neck, but neither do I want to spend 3 weeks looking over my shoulder or worrying I might get stabbed for chatting up a local girl.
2. I want a good choice of bars and restaurants, within a safe walk and / or where taxis / transport are easy to get and plentiful. Getting safely back to the room is a major priority should I have the odd late night.
3. Fishing. Specifically I must have places with fishing close by. By fishing I do not mean charter boats and tourist excursions (I can find this out elsewhere). I mean places where I can literally rock out of my room at dawn / dusk and within a short walk be next to the water albeit by a beach, a lake, or a river. The quality of the fishing isn't massively important, it just needs to be accessible and as aesthetically pleasing a place as possible. The option of a longer walk or a taxi / bike ride to somewhere more remote is also a plus.
4. Last but not least, the reason we are here. The ideal scenario for me is somewhere I can blend in without too much fuss. Where I can easily make an acquaintance or two & have a bit of a crack. I'm not really one for 'Hi. How much?' as an opening line. It's not my thing. I like a rapport. That said after 5 days of sleeping alone, who knows?
Thanks in advance.