Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
(
www.rosesetbaobab.com
;
Rue des 77 Parlementaires Français; 9am-5pm Mon-Sat) A
collective of local artists showcasing sculptures, wood carvings, paintings, metalwork and
more.
Le Flamant Rose
HANDICRAFTS
(45 Ave de l'Indépendance;
9am-5pm Mon-Sat) Craft souvenirs, raffia items and em-
broidery.
CS Events
OUTDOOR EQUIPMENT
(
www.csevents-madagascar.com
; Rte du Mausolée, Andrainarivo; 8am-12.30pm &
1.30-6pm Mon-Fri, 8am-1pm Sat) For trekking, camping gear and the like; there is a wide
but expensive selection of international branded products.
Baobab Company
CLOTHING
(Rue Andrianary Ratianarivo) Universally popular T-shirts and clothes.
Espace Loisirs
BOOKS
(Rue Ratsimilaho) The best selection ofbooksintown,including French guidebooks, maps
of Tana and the rest of the country, children's books and novels.
Librairie de Madagascar
BOOKS
(38 Ave de l'Indépendance) A good selection of newspapers and magazines (mostly in
French, plus books on Madagascar and the Indian Ocean region. Also sells maps.
INFORMATION
Dangers & Annoyances
Insecurity has increased in Tana since the political events of 2009. It is not safe to walk
after dark and you should always travel by taxi at night.
Pickpocketing is rife around Ave de l'Indépendance, Analakely and Marché Pochart, so be
very careful with your belongings.
Touts posing as official guides prey on travellers who haven't arranged to be met at the air-
port; stick to the official taxi rank or book one through your hotel.
Emergency
Ambulance
( 22 200 40, 033 11 613 05)
Fire
( 118)
