Madagascar

[Amadeuss]

Obviously I am talking about 5000 USD / Euro I think people here have that much sense (but I was proved wrg nonsense! Hehehehe). Although the process may be tedious in Mada Bank, in BM Bank its quite straight forward. Carry a heap cash is not that big a deal as everyone does it.

You just have to be smart and carry few million in the suitcase, few million in the hand-bag and pocket change for daily expenses. Its not like the locals don't know that foreigners have money.

Also the most best thing to do is change a thousand or 2 in the capital and keep changing every city you go. If looking for safety and.

If looking for convenience change all at once and carry it around.

From the sea few drops are taken out, the sea does not dry out!

5000 US $ = 16.000. 000 MGA. Means you get 1600 bills as the largest denomitaion is 10.000 MGA, weight approximately 2 kg.

Let me assume you know nothing about Mada.

Your introduction to this forum is not that impressive, to say at least.

[NaughtyBoi]

Disagree! What you mean with 5000? 5000 MGA is just 2. - Euro. Nonsense. The exchange process is tidious in Mada's banks. If you been there you should know. If not, don't comment.

And to carry a heap of cash when travelling upcountry is certainly not a smart idea! If you only stay in Tana and lock it into your hotel safe (if there is any) , then its ok. But who wants to stay in Tana only?

Obviously I am talking about 5000 USD / Euro I think people here have that much sense (but I was proved wrg nonsense! Hehehehe). Although the process may be tedious in Mada Bank, in BM Bank its quite straight forward. Carry a heap cash is not that big a deal as everyone does it.

You just have to be smart and carry few million in the suitcase, few million in the hand-bag and pocket change for daily expenses. Its not like the locals don't know that foreigners have money.

Also the most best thing to do is change a thousand or 2 in the capital and keep changing every city you go. If looking for safety and.

If looking for convenience change all at once and carry it around.

From the sea few drops are taken out, the sea does not dry out!

[Amadeuss]

As the title says Cash is king. Its better to carry Euros / USD with you can walk into any bank and change minimum amt lets say 5000 and give them a hint you will be changing more this will enable you to dictate the exchange rate. My two cents.

Disagree! What you mean with 5000? 5000 MGA is just 2. - Euro. Nonsense. The exchange process is tidious in Mada's banks. If you been there you should know. If not, don't comment.

And to carry a heap of cash when travelling upcountry is certainly not a smart idea! If you only stay in Tana and lock it into your hotel safe (if there is any) , then its ok. But who wants to stay in Tana only?

[Muzungufotsy]

I know only photos video part.

It one of the world best places for mongering video and photos. Girls does not know yet the risks of distributing photos online. Or does not care.

Unfortunately it starts changing here as well.

A few girls turned me down for naked pics especially the educated ones at the university.

Internet is our biggest enemy for that.

[NaughtyBoi]

http://www.bni.mg/ and http://www.travelmadagascar.org/PLANNING/money.html.

And most important, if you are 18 and above: learn how to google.

As the title says Cash is king. Its better to carry Euros / USD with you can walk into any bank and change minimum amt lets say 5000 and give them a hint you will be changing more this will enable you to dictate the exchange rate. My two cents.

[Muzungufotsy]

I am presently back for one week in Antalaha, after a little week in Sambava and previously another little week in Antalaha.

In Antalaha , you give 20 000 AR for ST or even LT, and the girl does not even look, she is happy. I even had pro proposal for 10 000 AR.

In Sambava, even ST, most girls semi- pro will ask for 30 000 AR. When you give them 20 000 AR they request more. Only freebies will accept 20 000 AR.

I add that I am a guy who needs A/A.

I'm in Tamatave now if anybody wants to meet. I meet non pros who are students or have a job. Never paid more than 15000 AR for ST. Same when I was in Majunga but there were less willing girls there.

[Amadeuss]

So what s the best option? Should I use the exchange service direct in a bank?

http://www.bni.mg/ and http://www.travelmadagascar.org/PLANNING/money.html.

And most important, if you are 18 and above: learn how to google.

[OneRose]

Its not about arguments. But questions asked which were discussed here many times before makes people sarcastic about the intelligence of the person asking.

Changing cash is a tedious process. The ATM's for Visa (no Mastercard) give you 400.000 MGA max all in small bills.

So what s the best option? Should I use the exchange service direct in a bank?

[Amadeuss]

Thanks for the answers guys. I still don't get it why some of you try to engage in arguments. I guess we are all hear to get good information about our common hobby. No need to show which one of us is smarter.

Back on topic: is it better to go with cash or will it be just as easy to use a card over there? If cash is the answer should it be euros or dollars?

Its not about arguments. But questions asked which were discussed here many times before makes people sarcastic about the intelligence of the person asking.

Changing cash is a tedious process. The ATM's for Visa (no Mastercard) give you 400.000 MGA max all in small bills.

[OneRose]

Thanks for the answers guys. I still don't get it why some of you try to engage in arguments. I guess we are all hear to get good information about our common hobby. No need to show which one of us is smarter.

Back on topic: is it better to go with cash or will it be just as easy to use a card over there? If cash is the answer should it be euros or dollars?

[Goshawk]

How old are you? You ever heard about Weather APPs. So just check out for Tana and you will get all the average / low-high Temperture. Rainfall etc. From the last 50 years.

Wow. How times have changed. Nowadays all knowledge seems to come from APPS (or the internet). Once upon a time we received some education in school. Among that was the information that Madagascar is in the southern hemisphere and thus the seasons are the opposite from those in the northern hemisphere.

[Beno69]

.... Are you trying to say that July is a cold month as well?

How old are you? You ever heard about Weather APPs. So just check out for Tana and you will get all the average / low-high Temperture. Rainfall etc. From the last 50 years.

[Amadeuss]

I don't really get your answer. Are you trying to say that July is a cold month as well?

It should be read as: July until September are cold. Average daily temp about 15 degr see and at night can be down to 5 degr see.

Bring a warm jacket!

[OneRose]

July. September is frigging cold in Tana! Can be as low as 5 degrees at night. Most of the hotels don't have heaters. Be prepared and bring warm clothes. But its a good time to watch lemours.

I don't really get your answer. Are you trying to say that July is a cold month as well?

[Amadeuss]

I am considering taking my first trip to Madagascar July time, I understand this is the best time of year.

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July. September is frigging cold in Tana! Can be as low as 5 degrees at night. Most of the hotels don't have heaters. Be prepared and bring warm clothes. But its a good time to watch lemours.