Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
tia is also doing its bit for the environment: hot water comes courtesy of the sun,
'air-con' courtesy of the sea breeze.
The hotel can arrange transfers (Ar50,000 one way).
DRINKING
Majunga's main socialising spot in the evenings is the seafront promenade, La Corniche.
L'Ouvre-Boîte
BAR
(Ave Gillon; 11am-midnight) This funky bar, with its eclectic decor, dozens of plants
and French radio playing, is popular with local
vazaha
(foreigners) and a nice place to un-
wind. It also serves simple meals.
Karibu Lodge
BAR
(Blvd Marcoz; 11am-11pm) With its west- facing location right by the water's edge,
the bar of the Karibu Lodge hotel is one of the most atmospheric places for sundowners in
Majunga.
INFORMATION
Bank of Africa
(BOA; cnr Rue Georges V & Rue Nicolas II) Changes money; ATM.
BFV-SG
(Cnr Rue du Maréchal Joffre & Ave de France) Changes money and travellers
cheques; ATM.
BNI-CA
(Rue du Maréchal Joffre) Changes money; ATM.
Cyber de l'Alliance Française
(CnrLaCorniche&RueVictorEmmanuel; perhrAr1800;
7.30am-10pm)
Espace Médical
( 62 248 21; Magarivotra;
24hr) The best place for medical treat-
ment.
Post Office
(Rue du Colonel Barré)
Tourist Office
(
www.majunga.org
; 14 Ave Philibert Tsiranana) Can recommend excur-
sions, arrange guides and help with all manners of bookings. Also sells city maps.
GETTING THERE & AWAY
Air
Air Austral
( 62 227 65;
www.air-austral.com
; Airport) Flies three times a week
between Majunga and Dzaoudzi, Mayotte (55 min, €180).
