Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
»Some attractions have started closing or haven't quite reopened because of the rain.
LOW SEASON (JAN-MAR)
»Cyclone season, the east coast is particularly vulnerable but all coastal areas are suscept-
ible.
»Rainy season everywhere - many areas inaccessible.
»Discounts available in most hotels.
Websites
»
Lonely Planet
(
www.lonelyplanet.com/Madagascar
) Destination info, traveller forum.
»
Wild Madagascar
(
www.wildmadagascar.org
) Background information, conservation
news.
»
David Attenborough's Madagascar
(
www.bbc.co.uk/nature/collections/p00db3n8
)
BBC site with inspirational images.
»
Travel Madagascar
(
www.travelmadagascar.org
) Comprehensive travel info.
»
Madagascar Tourisme
(
www.madagascar-tourisme.com
) National tourist office site.
Exchange Rates
Australia
A$1 Ar2100
Canada
C$ Ar2100
Europe
€1 Ar2800
Japan
¥100 Ar2700
New Zealand
NZ$ Ar1600
South Africa
R10 Ar2600
UK
£1 Ar3300
US
US$1 Ar2100
For current exchange rates, see
www.xe.com
.
Important Numbers
Country code
261
Landline prefix
020
Mobile prefix
032, 033 or 034
Police
117
Fire
118
