Avenue of the Baobabs
Iconic avenue lined with baobab trees.
~1 h Free entry
Entry Requirements
Visa Overview
Visa Required For Most Nationalities, Can Be Obtained On Arrival.
Passport Validity
6 Months
Digital Forms
Cash Declaration Limit
$10000 Usd
Alcohol/Tobacco Limits
1l Alcohol, 200 Cigarettes
Safety & Security
Safety Rating
Medium
Travel Advisory
No advice against travel
Pickpocketing Risk
Medium
Night Safety
Caution
Common Scams
- Overcharging in markets
- Fake guides
Health & Medical
Emergency Number
117
Response Speed
Slow
English-Speaking Doctors
Rare
Pharmacy
Limited Hours
Upfront Payment
Required
Getting Around
Public Transport
Fair
Ride-sharing Apps
Uber
Navigation Apps
Google Maps
Night Transport Safety
Caution
Money & Payments
Cash vs Card
Mixed
Mobile Payments
Local Banking Apps
ATM Availability
Medium
Tipping
Tipping Is Appreciated But Not Mandatory.
Estimated Daily Budget (USD)
Backpacker: $30
Tourist: $80
Family: $200
Culture & Etiquette
Dress Code
Dress Modestly In Rural Areas.
Public Affection
Frowned Upon.
Alcohol/Drug Policy
Strict On Drugs, Relaxed On Alcohol.
Topics to Avoid
PoliticsReligion
Essential Phrases
Basics & Politeness
Hello
Salama
sah-lah-mah
Goodbye
Veloma
veh-loo-mah
Please
Azafady
ah-zah-fah-dee
Thank you
Misaotra
mee-sah-oh-trah
Sorry
Azafady
ah-zah-fah-dee
Communication & Understanding
Do you speak English?
Miteny anglisy ve ianao?
mee-teh-nee ahn-glee-see veh ee-nah-o?
I don’t understand
Tsy azoko
tsee ah-zoh-koo
Can you speak slowly, please?
Azafady, miresaka malefaka ianao?
ah-zah-fah-dee, mee-reh-sah-kah mah-leh-fah-kah ee-nah-o?
Can you help me, please?
Azafady, afaka manampy ahy ve ianao?
ah-zah-fah-dee, ah-fah-kah mah-nahm-pee ah-hee veh ee-nah-o?
What does this mean?
Inona no dikan'ity?
ee-noh-nah noh dee-kahn-ee-tee?
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