Madagascar

**BrasilSoccer0** · 03-15-18 04:17

Howdy folks,

I see why'all having interesting conversation recently because I am actually researching Morondova and Tolear and the coastline in between the two towns. Especially Bello Sur Mer for my next trip!

Morondova has an airport so it's easy for me to reach (chronic backpain)! And I can't be on a bumpy road for too long.

All I need is a clean sandy (not rocky) beach, nice clean bed, and good food. I can get the girls!

But I have no idea what kind of girls I can enjoy there! And what's the mongering scene there vs Antalaha and Sambava where I have been for 2 months and I loved it.

**Member #4563** · 03-10-18 06:54

Originally Posted by Amadeuss [View Original Post]

6 cottages with bathroom on NosyKely-Morondava. It is up for rent. 600 EU a month

You will run away after a few days and never come back to Morondava. Unless you have raised in the jungle or the desert and you used to hard life.

On paper yes. In reality, one month total in Mada and a week in each place.

One month visa and improve your trip efficiency. For me the south is no go as the north has more shade and cooler climate. In diego some budget hotels has refrigerator.

I don't remember any good from Morondava and I was there in 2018 and saw everything.

**SouthEaster** · 03-10-18 05:57

"It is a fortune in this country". Yes, it is. Hence my post. I don't think I am out of line looking for a cheaper alternative. And thanks for the info.

SE.

**Amadeuss** · 03-09-18 15:38

Originally Posted by SouthEaster [View Original Post]

Well one person's shitload my be another's pittance. In my case I would say I spend around $750-800 a month. Not a fortune ......
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It is a fortune in this country.

Just to give you an idea of prices: The picture here is a cottage hotel, 6 cottages with bathroom on NosyKely-Morondava. It is up for rent. 600 EU a month for the whole 1000 sqm complex. More advertisements for appartements also you can find on TongaSoa.

**SouthEaster** · 03-08-18 05:49

Well one person's shitload my be another's pittance. In my case I would say I spend around $750-800 a month. Not a fortune admittedly but a lot more than rental accommodation and almost twice what I would spend in Cambodia or Vietnam for equivalent rooms. Maybe I have just become spoiled in this location. There is a big difference between staying for 2-3 weeks and 2-3 months. Given what I have seen on this forum I would be interested in other people's take on staying in Mada. I have noticed some don't mind staying in places with no WiFi, no electric at night and a scoop for a shower (done that but no longer!) up to paying for relative "luxury" for 40-50 dollars.

I never noticed the advert on the menu but thanks for the heads up. I will have a look my next trip.

SE.

**Golfinho** · 03-07-18 20:57

Originally Posted by SouthEaster [View Original Post]

rental studio / apartment for 2-4 weeks in any of the cities (except Tana)? I find myself spending a shitload on hotels over a 2 month period but. I am primarily thinking of Diego and Tamatave.SE.

What's 'a shitload'? Are you serious? One of the guys at La Terasse in Tamatave rents long-term. He used to have his ad right there in the menu.

**SouthEaster** · 03-05-18 06:16

Thanks guys. Exactly what I was looking for. Looks like I will be doing a lot of ground trips this time and will get to see Tulear again. Now wondering if I should get a 3 months visa instead of 2! Any of you veterans know how easy it is to come by a rental studio / apartment for 2-4 weeks in any of the cities (except Tana)? I find myself spending a shitload on hotels over a 2 month period but I have never explored this option as my French is poor and it seems like it would be a big hassle. I am primarily thinking of Diego and Tamatave.

SE.

**Amadeuss** · 03-04-18 16:20

Originally Posted by SouthEaster [View Original Post]

I am sure some of you more frequent visitors know this, but I just looked at Cotisse and noticed a (new?) service to Fianarantsoa. It looks to be around half way to Tulear which would make it a good possibility to split the trip up albeit probably taking a shittier company the next leg. I could not find anything about how long it takes but I am guessing around 11-12 hours? Anybody done this? I have plenty of time and it would save a hell of a lot of money even if you only did it in one direction and I would like to visit Tulear again.

On a similar note I recall a poster, maybe MadaExpert (who found a company with a VIP service Tana to Ambanja from a hotel with a name like Melis or Melia or something similar.
Any and all feedback welcome. I will be sure to post of my experiences if I take any of these options.

SE.

Look here: www.malagasycar.com/transport-premiere-classe/.

Cotisse: This May, I plan the same to Fiana, but with one more overnight stop at Antsirabe. Interesting little town. Lot of girls in Tana originate from that area.

From Fiana it is said to have also a semi-good taxi brousse to Tulear. But that was a sort of backpacker info on the lonely planet.

**Muzungufotsy** · 03-04-18 15:17

Cotisse to Fianar has been running for 2 years already. 10 hours. 25000 AR.

**SouthEaster** · 03-04-18 07:48

I am sure some of you more frequent visitors know this, but I just looked at Cotisse and noticed a (new?) service to Fianarantsoa. It looks to be around half way to Tulear which would make it a good possibility to split the trip up albeit probably taking a shittier company the next leg. I could not find anything about how long it takes but I am guessing around 11-12 hours? Anybody done this? I have plenty of time and it would save a hell of a lot of money even if you only did it in one direction and I would like to visit Tulear again.

On a similar note I recall a poster, maybe MadaExpert (who found a company with a VIP service Tana to Ambanja from a hotel with a name like Melis or Melia or something similar. I have tried to track down that post but no luck. Again, I have time and 100,000 Ariary with a short stay overnight and 25,000 to Diego would make the trip bearable and sure beats 700,000 Ariary for a one way flight. I am however not so keen on the overnight legs. The last time I did that to Majunga I was seriously wondering if we would make it in one piece!

Any and all feedback welcome. I will be sure to post of my experiences if I take any of these options.

SE.

**Neddy69** · 03-01-18 17:16

Originally Posted by TigeDeJade [View Original Post]

My best, so juicy girl in Mangily:

http://www.internationalsexguide.inf...dagascar/page4

I am seriously homesick.

**LuckyMen** · 03-01-18 16:37

As I will be in Mahajanga and Diego Suarez from mid of April I would like to prepare my trip now.

I found the madacherie website, is that something serious worth a membership?

Thanks.

**Neddy69** · 03-01-18 16:20

Originally Posted by Trevor2522 [View Original Post]

Easy to carry as 'water purification drops'. Especially useful in places like Africa which have nasty diseases but poor treatment facilities. Uses sodium chlorite and citric acid to produce chlorine dioxide (not chlorine). I have used it, without incident, and heard testimonials from two others who cured their STDs. Naturally there are opponents, sponsored by Big Pharma, who don't want this info getting out into the mainstream. The raw materials are fairly cheap. The smell and taste are unpleasant. MMS also treats malaria and other insect-borne pathogens. Worth a read.

http://educate-yourself.org/mms/chlo...004sep12.shtml

https://www.rooshvforum.com/thread-46926.html

http://www.mmsforlife.com/how-to-use-mms.html

I just rediscovered your post. As I work through the WHOLE Mada thread. MMS goes wherever I go. An Irish man treats loads of locals especially Malaria parasites are killed by MMS in under 2 hours. He told me big pharma is giving out Coartem for free to the Gambian MoH. Loads of people die still even if it's the WHOs preferred Malaria cure. I used it personally several times. Works like a breeze for all kinds of infections. And I personally know at least 5 expats who treated their malaria tropical with it. All recovered within hours. Amazing stuff. Available here in The Gambia.

Neddy.