Madagascar

[Legionnaire]

The one time (a year ago) I was sick in Madagascar, allergic reaction. I went to Reunion, Immediately. And, yes, the healthcare in Reunion was like the same in France. The quality, too. If you expatriate a long time in Madagascar surely you get to know, but just last month another bad experience with a dentist in Antananarivo and now I have no confidence in medical practitioner there.

Meanwhile, thanks for the reply. At that time you were under insurance coverage, or you used the European Health Insurance Card if you are an EU citizen, or did you pay?

[Golfinho]

For "The Wolverine": Anyway, if anyone has any info to share is not bad.

Another topic on the fringes that probably most interested in those staying in Madagascar and is an EU citizen in possession of the European Health Insurance Card.

Has anyone had any experience on this?

The one time (a year ago) I was sick in Madagascar, allergic reaction. I went to Reunion, Immediately. And, yes, the healthcare in Reunion was like the same in France. The quality, too. If you expatriate a long time in Madagascar surely you get to know, but just last month another bad experience with a dentist in Antananarivo and now I have no confidence in medical practitioner there.

[Legionnaire]

for "the wolverine": anyway, if anyone has any info to share is not bad.

another topic on the fringes that probably most interested in those staying in madagascar and is an eu citizen in possession of the european health insurance card.

in réunion, you can receive emergency care by presenting the european health insurance card, which is valid in the country as a french overseas department, carte européenne the'assurance maladie (ceam). the expenses are reimbursable or free.

for those who remain for a long time in madagascar and is also in the years ahead in time, i did not find health insurance policies thatcan compete. it would be like having health care in europe but in an hour by plane.

has anyone had any experience on this?

[Member #4178]

I was informed that work this way.

Thanks

End of story.

[Legionnaire]

This term is popular in Thailand, not valid in Mada. Bring cash to the immigration office and you can extend it more then can you live.

The government is made of a few criminals. Money is the law.

I was informed that work this way. Maybe this would be to use the road for just a true long term? But the so-called visa runs Thai style, for example, going to and returning from Reunion, by plane or boat, would be a problem? Are there limits on the number of tourist visas?

Thanks

[Member #4178]

visa-run?

This term is popular in Thailand, not valid in Mada. Bring cash to the immigration office and you can extend it more then can you live.

The government is made of a few criminals. Money is the law.

[Legionnaire]

I found this document on the website of the Consulate in Bangkok. It would seem that just in February this year something has changed.

[Legionnaire]

Dear all,

What do you know about the stay up to 90 days tourist visa obtained from an Embassy of Madagascar:

Can I renew without leaving the country?

If no, some tips for the visa-run? Reunion, Comore?

Many thank's.

[Wolvenvacht]

Accommodation however, is available outside Tana for average 20 EU. And that rooms are no flea bags:

Picture 1 = Serena Hotel, Tulear = 65. 000 MGA.

Picture 2 = Jardin Exotique, Diego Suarez = 60. 000 MGA.

Picture 3 = Chez George a Plage, Maglivy = 35. 000 MGA.

Just to name a few. All bkfst included, some with free wifi.

Add 8000 MGA for a meal plus drinks. It will sum up to 100. 000 MGA a day = 35 EU for the essentials. Avoir un jour heureux.

And those prices are inclusive of these nice chambermaids? Vraiement jolie.

[Volokine]

Here are some more pics from Tuleara, some outdoor fun times!

Beautiful breast. No pics my friend.

[Member #4178]

You need always to go back to Tana and will loose another day on transfer. On certain days you can choose Tana. Nosy Be or Diego Suarez and on return a stop in Mahjunga. .

Another problem is that most of the time you need to buy two tickets across the country when departure outside of tana. For example from Morondava one way to the north is two tickets, Morondava-Tana + Tana-Sambava.

The reason I have visit Mahaganga is that the lady from AirMad office in Morondava told me that Morondava-Mhaganga is one ticket only although we change plan in Tana.

AirMad domastic prices are mysterious, only when you face the AirMad office you will eventually know the cost. This is effected by various variables such as the mount of discount you got from your previous international flight with AirMad, the route and the currency you pay. I have paid 104us$ from Diego to sambava but in Ariary the price was not equivalent. They are making huge amount of calculations when preparing the ticket you can get crazy waiting.

[Amadeuss]

Yeah. Riding a Transalp through Mada is something special. But also not a cheap solution. Same with flying or renting a car / driver. The whole transport infrastructure in Mada is either very low-cost shitty or expensive. Nothing in between.

Problem is that there is no round-the-island flight. You need always to go back to Tana and will loose another day on transfer. On certain days you can choose Tana. Nosy Be or Diego Suarez and on return a stop in Mahjunga. Or in the south Tana. Morondava. Tulear. Fort Dauphin. Tana. But some of the connection flights are small planes and difficult to confirm a seat and each section will set you back 170 EU!

Suggestion for any traveler with less then 2 weeks time: focus on 2 places only: Tana (unavaiodable for 2 or 3 days) plus 1 town in south-west or north-east, depending on the time of the year. Take a plane to that destination and enjoy.

Accommodation however, is available outside Tana for average 20 EU. And that rooms are no flea bags:

Picture 1 = Serena Hotel, Tulear = 65. 000 MGA.

Picture 2 = Jardin Exotique, Diego Suarez = 60. 000 MGA.

Picture 3 = Chez George a Plage, Maglivy = 35. 000 MGA.

Just to name a few. All bkfst included, some with free wifi.

Add 8000 MGA for a meal plus drinks. It will sum up to 100. 000 MGA a day = 35 EU for the essentials. Avoir un jour heureux.

[Golfinho]

AirMad became so bad that sometimes during the flight the plane change the route to pick up other passengers from another route to fill the plane. Delays cancellation are norm.

Once you've experienced this, and it costs you missed connection, reservation, etc, you will never trust Air Mada again. Taxi brousse not necessary with so many guys private car or land rover willing to go to either coast. Just build in lots of extra time, you never know where fun will find you unexpected. Side note: there's a small air carrier going once a week Majunga-Nosy Be. Need more like that. Few things more fun than than bringing a Malagasy girl on her virgin flight, you know she remembers forever this.

[Member #4178]

Fly one way, then it can be nice to go overland one way. But you need time, not a rush schedule. Spectacular landscapes not seen anywhere on planet, rolling into little places for a food stop, unique. Instead of the taxi brousse experience an endurance contest, you can always find boys with decent cars or 4 WD to hire, price maybe the same or less than flight, but you get to see more and can take girls along too. Sorry don't share your proclivity for the 20 euro hotel scene. Though certain yes it is there if you have limited money or it is simply your comfort zone.

Taxi brousse is a nightmare. You sit like sardines waiting for hours to fill prior to departure. Not to mention safety. Its not possible to enjoy the view unless you are a masochist.

Flying both ways is the safest option. For example I got a flight to diego and from there I took a private taxi to Ramena. I paid small money for half a day so the driver was also my guide. I also find taxis for 100usd from diego to sambava some kind as a tour but eventually I took the plan.

AirMad became so bad that sometimes during the flight the plane change the route to pick up other passengers from another route to fill the plane. Delays cancellation are norm.

Sure, Botaki will never miss his Motorbike / 4x4 adventure picking girls in his way to Morandava. But this days its became more challenging due to safety.

[Golfinho]

I always fly when more then two hours drive.

Fly one way, then it can be nice to go overland one way. But you need time, not a rush schedule. Spectacular landscapes not seen anywhere on planet, rolling into little places for a food stop, unique. Instead of the taxi brousse experience an endurance contest, you can always find boys with decent cars or 4 WD to hire, price maybe the same or less than flight, but you get to see more and can take girls along too. Sorry don't share your proclivity for the 20 euro hotel scene. Though certain yes it is there if you have limited money or it is simply your comfort zone.