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Bibliography

Due to the recent opening of the country, the works distributed in Europe are relatively limited. However, we can provide you some reference books, useful in the preparation of your trip.

 

Guides Touristiques : LONELY PLANET ; OLIZANE ; GALLIMARD ; HACHETTE ; LE PETIT FUTE ; LE GUIDE DU ROUTARD.

Histoire de la Grande Isle MADAGASCAR ( Etienne de Flacourt Ed. Présentée et annotée par Claude ALLIBERT Karthala ).

La question agraire à Madagascar, administration et paysannat de 1895 à nos jours (D.Desjeux. Ed. L’harmattan).

Madagascar (Pierre Vérin, Karthala, Paris 1990).

Géopolitique et problèmes de Madagascar (R.W. Rabemananjara L’Harmattan).

Madagascar 91-94, Dans l’œil du cyclone, cahier n°1, L’Harmattan 1994.

Plantes médicinales P. Boiteau, L.Allorge-Boiteau, Karthala, Paris 1993.

Madagascar, un sanctuaire de la nature. Ed. Kintana

Le Tromba, J.M Estrade

Madagascar, Politique Africaine n°52 Déc. 1993 Karthala.

Economie de Madagascar (revue de l’ORSTOM)

Les champs de l’ancestralité à Madagascar – Paul Ottino ed. Karthala ORSTOM

La société Sakalava – Suzanne Chazar Gilling ed. Karthala

Paysannerie Malgache dans la crise J.P Raison ed. Karthala

A l’Ouest de Madagascar – Sophie Goldefroit ed. Karthala

Plantes médicinales de Madagascar – Pierre Boiteau et Lucile Allorge ed. Karthala

Rêves sous le linceul – Raharimanana Jean Luc coll. Serpent à Plumes

Lucarne – Raharimanana Jean Luc coll. Serpent à Plumes

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Hour

In summer, the time difference is one hour (at 13h in France, it is 14h in Madagascar). In winter, this shift is 2 hours

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The time of the journey

One can, in principle, go to Madagascar all the year. The stretch of Madagascar on both sides of the Tropic of Capricorn and its complex relief make perilous the explanation of the Malagasy climate. However, we can distinguish two main seasons: the winter, from May to September: in this period, the temperature oscillates between 20 and 27 degrees on the coasts; the highlands experience a similar temperature with, however, evenings and cooler nights. Summer, from November to April; this so-called monsoon period sometimes results in showers at the end of the day, little inconvenience for the smooth running of our travels, the temperature varies from 25 to 35 degrees. (see weather chart)

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Health

Madagascar needs to take the same kind of precautions as in any tropical country. Those related to the prevention of malaria which is expanding and some strains are now resistant to Nivaquine; it must be combined with Paludrine for more effective protection. This prophylaxis should be followed regardless of the period of the trip. It is also necessary to take the usual food precautions; drink only bottled water. There is no compulsory vaccine for entry into Malagasy territory, but it is preferable to be vaccinated against DTP (see Institut Pasteur).

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Clothing

It is advisable to bring light clothes, however, it will be useful between June and September to have woolen clothes for the stay in ANTANANARIVO. It is prudent to have rain gear. Light and closed shoes, suitable for walking, will be perfect.

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Customs

Customs formalities are extremely brief.

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Exchange

The local currency is the Ariary. Parity with the Euro is 1 Euro for 2500 Ar. Travelers and credit cards (VISA and MASTER CARD) are accepted in major hotels and can withdraw money at the counter of major Malagasy banks Photo and video: There are no restrictions regarding this area. In Antananarivo and the main cities, there is ordinary film (generally 100ASA) and memory cards.

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Electricity

European standards.

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Visa

It can be obtained from the Embassy of the Republic of Madagascar, 4, Rue Raphaël, 75016 PARIS - Tel. : 01 45 04 62 11 or 01 45 03 34 54 It is possible to obtain the tourist visa on arrival at Ivato airport.

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