Madagascar

[Litriman]

A question for the regulars of this great thread about this very special country. I'm a Spaniard who has traveled a little through Africa (5 or 6 trips to Uganda, I lost count, Rwanda, Kenya, Namibia, Ghana, Togo, Senegal, Gambia and Guinea Bissau), always on my own, improvising, to areas a little hidden, fleeing from where the European "white brother" steps. Many trips also through very different areas of America and Asia.

I've been to Madagascar for the first time this March (only 2 weeks, Tana and Tamatave), and I'm going to return next June, now flying from Madrid to Nosy Be and I want to visit some other area until Diego Surez.

The question is about police corruption, I experienced it firsthand, they stopped me several times while going in a taxi in Tananarivo, and I had not read that you've to carry your passport with you (the website of the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs warns, but they usually do so with warnings very catastrophic). 3 times I showed a Spanish ID and they only asked me for money for a beer LOL and I didn't give anything, but one time a police couple became aggressive and told me to get out of the car as they were arresting me for not having my passport.

Finally they didn't arrest me, but it was the last night and 1 am. And they were very aggressive to get me out of the taxi and take me into custody, it was not pleasant at all.

Does anyone know what can happen if the police stop us for not having our passport and they don't accept the bribe? What are we facing in that police station at dawn? The 10,000 ariaris (2) that at Neddy69 mentions, this corrupt police did not want that money, I've seen that they are not always going to accept, I think some expect much more money. In Tana I saw many police checks at night, there must be foreigners who will give them X amount of money, the more the bastards give the more money the fucking corrupt cops will expect.

Another question, in order not to always have to party with the passport on me, should the photocopy of the passport be certified there in Madagascar, including the visa in the photocopy? Which I understand is what the corrupt police will also ask to see.

In Nosy Be I want to rent a motorcycle to get around the island. Does anyone know what can happen if the police stop me riding a motorcycle without a license? I understand that the international license is valid for cars, not for motorcycles (in Spain the car license is valid for scooters up to 125 CC, but I think that is not the case in most European countries).

Very grateful for the great contributions that some forum members altruistically share here. I hope to continue providing anecdotes and useful information and some photos, I like to write and help about places I know, but I do it in a forum in Spanish language.

[SouthEaster]

Fortunately if you are heading to Nosy Be you shouldn't need any. Enjoy your stay and let us know how you make out, so to speak.

[ShadowJ]

After a 24 hour flight and some work complications that will interrupt my trip in the middle, I finally arrived. I stayed at Sakamanga. Which is a very nice hotel. Almost an oasis in the middle of the city. Nice hot showers, working aircon, and WiFi that enabled me to make several FaceTime calls without anybody figuring out that I was not in the US. I did a walk around. Including along Independence in the afternoon. Some beggars. No more than I've encountered in Latin America. There were some attractive girls out but none openly returned my eye contact. I went to Glassier. But the girls in there were all FUGLY. So I went back to recharge and have a late lunch / early dinner. I went back out at 8. I didn't like the taxi touts near the hotel so I kept walking until I found a guy with his own car. I asked him to take me to Taxi Be. It was 100% empty. I was the only customer there. The waitress told me that customers start coming around 10 pm. I was getting sleepy and needed some companionship so I went back to Glassier. This time it was much more crowded and I spotted a cutie (early 20's) named Adore. We agreed on 60. Back at the room, she had some serious baby damage but was sweet and knew how to move to make me blast off way faster than I wanted to. I needed my sleep so I let her go back. I thought I might go back out. But I closed my eyes and it was already 9 am.

Now I'm at the airport waiting for my trip to Nosy Be. Wish me luck.

[Neddy69]

Hmmmmm, interesting 10th post. Yeah, maybe you should never go to Madagascar again.

Anyone else have any intel on this article?

VL.

There was a law enacted in parliament about chemical castrating multiple rapists of minors most are Malagasy men. We're taking about small children here. No kidding.

https://la1ere.francetvinfo.fr/reuni...s-1470744.html

About that guy not carrying a passport. Everything knows that you should carry a certified copy of your passport with you at all times. The bribe is maximum 10.000 ariary anybody who pays more is an I. T.

La Buse.

Legal resident.

[Vavy Lover]

Always make sure to see ID and girls are at least 18 or you will be castrated, as parliament has passed a new law.

A girl could easily blackmail you. One wrong accusation and your "tool" of making love is gone forever.

https://news.sky.com/story/madagasca...s-law-13069323

But I wonder if corrupt police can't find a way to charge someone even though you haven't done anything wrong.

On my last trip I was pulled out of traffic because I am white and police wanted to arrest me because I didn't carry my passport, it was at my hotel.

I had to pay him so much ransom money to let me go.

When I left the country they wanted to know how much cash I carry and I had to open everything up.

As a foreigner you are an easy target, police always tries to find something on you.

Bottom line: don't get castrated.

Never Madagascar again, never!

Hmmmmm, interesting 10th post. Yeah, maybe you should never go to Madagascar again.

Anyone else have any intel on this article?

VL.

[Tinte]

Hi, any way to sort hotel that are girl friendly / not girl friendly in Ambatoloaka?

Sarimanok, Perle Rare, Etoile Blanche.

Looking for accommodation where there are no questions asked and I can bring as many girls I like.

Thanks!

There was only one hotel in Fianarantsoa that did have a sign on the reception: No Visitors / girl companion accepted.

In some places the girls have o deposit a ID.

That means in general you can take girls in, that's the norm. Just ask them.

[DerTyperb]

Always make sure to see ID and girls are at least 18 or you will be castrated, as parliament has passed a new law.

A girl could easily blackmail you. One wrong accusation and your "tool" of making love is gone forever.

https://news.sky.com/story/madagasca...s-law-13069323

But I wonder if corrupt police can't find a way to charge someone even though you haven't done anything wrong.

On my last trip I was pulled out of traffic because I am white and police wanted to arrest me because I didn't carry my passport, it was at my hotel.

I had to pay him so much ransom money to let me go.

When I left the country they wanted to know how much cash I carry and I had to open everything up.

As a foreigner you are an easy target, police always tries to find something on you.

Bottom line: don't get castrated.

Never Madagascar again, never!

[InTheClouds]

Back from 3 weeks in Mada, and as promised, a report.
Nosy Be:
Stay in Ambatoloaka, it is where it all happens. Good hotels at 30/ night: Kokoloko, and Perle Rare. I do not recommend the Benjamin hotel: one night was enough. I haven't slept: rustic straw huts, bad mattress, mosquitoes, music from the bars as if the speakers were in the room, non-existent wifi, in short, the hassle. Kokoloko offers an apartment with two separate king size bedrooms: ideal for 2 travel buddies. For those with a good budget, the must is the Sarimanok.

Hi, any way to sort hotel that are girl friendly / not girl friendly in Ambatoloaka?

Sarimanok, Perle Rare, Etoile Blanche.

Looking for accommodation where there are no questions asked and I can bring as many girls I like.

Thanks!

[Tinte]

No faces, simple as that! Most girls will be delighted and will pose for you.

[NamasteParis]

Oh, I don't know. I used to post pics of girls without covering their faces, as did many others. But over the years it seems to have fell out of favor for this concern of anonymity. But really, the only people that see these photos are us, guys who are actively mongering. The girls don't access this site, and neither do their Malagasy boyfriends or mothers or family. I miss doing it, but it has become "frowned upon" in our community so I just don't anymore.

I for one will not complain or ridicule if anyone wants to post their beautiful girls. In fact I would love to see them, we probably have some in common!

VL.

True! If you go back to around 2007's posts of this forum, there was plenty of pictures, without worring anonymizing faces with smileys or whatever.

It seems that social networks has changed the world, and how privacy became a concern.

Don't think that pictures posted here are safe for the girls! This forum is followed by people living on site, hotels and restaurants tenants, and even police or tourism politics I believe.

Mada is a small world where everybody know everybody. Even more in small towns like Tamatave or Tulear!

[Vavy Lover]

Anyone in Nosy Be now, send me a PM.

VL.

[Vavy Lover]

Gentil Homme. That's the way it is respect these girls. Don't demean them.

La Buse.

Oh, I don't know. I used to post pics of girls without covering their faces, as did many others. But over the years it seems to have fell out of favor for this concern of anonymity. But really, the only people that see these photos are us, guys who are actively mongering. The girls don't access this site, and neither do their Malagasy boyfriends or mothers or family. I miss doing it, but it has become "frowned upon" in our community so I just don't anymore.

I for one will not complain or ridicule if anyone wants to post their beautiful girls. In fact I would love to see them, we probably have some in common!

VL.

[Vavy Lover]

I have traveled a lot in my life, and I can say that the places where these dreams are allowed can be counted on the fingers of one hand (without being Brad Pitt of course) LOL.

And that sums it up. Perfect.

[Carle]

For sure the girls from LE Glacier appreciate a Ice cream at Gastro Pizza or food and drinks at their own choice, it will certainly not ruin your budget.

Treat your self for a sweet on the Terrasse at LE Colbert, especially in the evening. I could not enjoy without a girl in my company. I guess for some girls it will be a nice lifetime experience, just as for me too.

On the other hand, some are so desperate in need of cash, they just want to skip that all. I noticed also that some girls will eat just a little bit and will rather take some food home for the family. Order a additional portion.

But for gods sake keep the pirate flag up.

Hi Tinte,

Sorry but:

What do you mean with " pirate flag up " ?

[Tinte]

For sure the girls from LE Glacier appreciate a Ice cream at Gastro Pizza or food and drinks at their own choice, it will certainly not ruin your budget.

Treat your self for a sweet on the Terrasse at LE Colbert, especially in the evening. I could not enjoy without a girl in my company. I guess for some girls it will be a nice lifetime experience, just as for me too.

On the other hand, some are so desperate in need of cash, they just want to skip that all. I noticed also that some girls will eat just a little bit and will rather take some food home for the family. Order a additional portion.

But for gods sake keep the pirate flag up.