To take away yourself

Documents
  • International passport: valid for the entire duration of your trip and for at least 6 months after your return date.
  • An international driving licence
  • A tourist visa: required to enter Madagascar, but easy to obtain on arrival at the airport (cash payment of €35)
  • Bank card

Tip: Bring multiple cards (for example, Revolut/Wise and a Visa/Mastercard credit card), and plan to withdraw some cash locally (ariary) for places where cards aren't accepted. Remember to activate the "travel" / "abroad" option in your banking apps.

Essentials
  • Phone + charger
  • Travel adapter: type C/E (same as at home)
  • USB cable
  • Backpack
  • Water bottle
Care & Health
  • Toiletries
  • Wet wipes / hand sanitizer
  • Sunscreen + after-sun lotion
  • Insect repellent (with Deet)
  • After-bite / anti-itch cream
  • First-aid kit / medication
  • Beach towel
Clothing
  • Summer clothes
  • Sportswear
  • Pyjamas
  • Underwear
  • Hiking shoes
  • Slides / flip-flops
  • Swimwear
  • Sunglasses
  • Cap
  • Warm jumper for the evenings and early mornings

Tip: a warm jumper also helps protect you from mosquitoes.

Little extras
  • Power bank
  • Camera
  • Book / Game
  • Phone holder for the car
  • Car USB charger
  • Binoculars
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