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Madagascar

Island-continent: baobabs, lemurs and beaches, visa on arrival.

Capital
Antananarivo
Currency
Malagasy Ariary (MGA) — carry cash
Flight from Douala
~9-10h flying + layover from Douala/Yaoundé
Time difference
GMT+3 (+2h vs Cameroon)

Madagascar, the great island of the Indian Ocean, is a one-of-a-kind nature sanctuary: giant baobabs, lemurs, limestone tsingy and the beaches of Nosy Be. For an ordinary Cameroonian passport, access is simple: a visa is issued on arrival in Antananarivo. Expect one layover (Addis Ababa, Nairobi or Istanbul) and a 2-hour time difference. Still an affordable destination, ideal for wildlife lovers.

Formalities

The visa, step by step

e-Visa
How to apply
Allowed stay
Up to 60 days, single entry (extendable to 90 days locally)
Cost
About USD 35 (≤15 d), USD 41 (16–30 d), USD 47 (31–60 d)
Processing
Issued within 72 h after validation

How to apply

Create an account on the official portal evisamada.gov.mg, complete the form, pay online, then receive the landing authorization to present at the eVisa counter on arrival. Visa on arrival is also available at international airports.

Required documents

  • passport valid for the stay
  • valid email address
  • travel dates / ticket
  • printed electronic travel authorization
  • yellow fever vaccination certificate
  • payment method

Good to know

  • •Yellow fever certificate required for travelers from a risk country (Cameroon is endemic).
  • •Alternative: visa on arrival available at international airports at the same rates.
  • •Use only the official portal: unofficial sites overcharge.
How much it costs

A one-week budget

Backpacker
240 000 FCFA
/ week, excl. flight
Comfort
570 000 FCFA
/ week, excl. flight

Round-trip flight from Douala / Yaoundé

522 000 FCFA–960 000 FCFA

No direct flight: connect via Addis Ababa (Ethiopian, the most convenient), Nairobi (Kenya Airways) or Istanbul (Turkish). ~9-10h flying + layover.

Indicative round-trip price: it varies widely by season, layover and how early you book.

Where the money goes (backpacker estimate)

🏨66 000 FCFA
🍽️42 000 FCFA
🚕42 000 FCFA
🎟️60 000 FCFA
Hostel
6 000 FCFA–15 000 FCFA
Mid-range
24 000 FCFA–54 000 FCFA
Nice hotel
72 000 FCFA–210 000 FCFA
Tailored

Budget simulator

Comfort level
Estimated total budget
762 000 FCFA
Must-sees

What to do there

1

Avenue of the Baobabs

Near Morondava (west): ancient baobabs, stunning at sunrise and sunset.

2

Nosy Be

Northern island: beaches, snorkeling, diving and kitesurfing.

3

Lemurs at Andasibe-Mantadia

Home of the Indri (largest lemur) and 13 other species, ~130 km from Tana.

4

Tsingy de Bemaraha

Limestone 'stone forest' (UNESCO), rope bridges and 11 lemur species.

5

Isalo National Park

Canyons, natural pools and waterfalls in the south: superb trekking.

6

Kirindy Forest

Near the baobabs: fossa (the island's top predator) and nocturnal wildlife.

Itinerary

One week, day by day

  1. D1

    Arrive in Antananarivo (visa on arrival), old town and markets.

  2. D2

    Drive to Andasibe (east), guided afternoon forest walk.

  3. D3

    Andasibe-Mantadia park: Indri lemurs, night walk, return to Tana.

  4. D4

    Fly Tana → Morondava (west).

  5. D5

    Day trip to Tsingy de Bemaraha and Kirindy Forest.

  6. D6

    Avenue of the Baobabs at sunrise/sunset, relax in Morondava.

  7. D7

    Fly back to Tana, international connection.

✓

Travel checklist

A printable list (or save as PDF) so you forget nothing.

Travel checklist — Madagascar

Before you leave

What to pack

Visa sources: evisamada.gov.mg · visasnews.com

Indicative data (June 2026), reliability haute. Visa rules, prices and timelines change: always confirm with official sources before booking.

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