Madagascar
Fly to
Antananarivo
flying time
14 hours 20 minutes (via Johannesburg)
time difference
GMT +3 hours
Visas
Issued on arrival
Health Requirements
Yellow Fever certificate required if arriving from an endemic area
Best time to travel
April - November
Weather
Due to the size of the country, Madagascar experiences a range of climatic conditions. The heaviest rainfall tends to fall on the east coast and in the north particularly through the cyclone season between December and March. The highlands and parts of the south west remain fairly dry year round although sharp showers can be experienced in Fort Dauphin area.
Classic Madagascar
Highlights - Distinct geography; Diverse wildlife; Two thirds of the worlds chameleon species... Read more ...
The Lemurs of Madagascar with Dr Christoph Schwitzer - Group Tour
Highlights - Experience the unique flora and fauna of Madagascar; Accompanied throughout by primatologist and lemur expert; Visit three different... Read more ...
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LEMURS OF MADAGASCAR - OCTOBER 2012
A biologist by training, Dr Christoph Schwitzer received his PhD in Zoology from the University of Cologne, Germany, for his study on the nutritional ecology of lemurs. Visit three biodiverse regions accompanied throughout by primatologist and lemur expert, Dr Christoph Schwitzer.
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