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Preparing for your trip
What to know before you go
Accommodation
Reliable partners that meet our quality standards: a good welcome, good bedding, a healthy environment. Five levels: luxury, comfort, charm, rustic, simple.
Catering
Our travel consultants and your guides will point you to the best addresses, from small local eateries to atypical bistros, according to your wishes.
Parks and reserves
Managed by Madagascar National Parks. A local guide is mandatory on every visit; tours and prices are posted at the entrance.
Equipment
Hat, binoculars, windbreaker, walking shoes, sunscreen, repellent, a small blanket and a map of Madagascar.
Travel guide
Madagascar
- Currency
- Visas
- Health
- Climate
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Travellers and partners
Your guide to travelling in Madagascar
Currency, visas, health, climate, transport, accommodation… Our complete guide brings together everything you need to prepare a trip to Madagascar and enjoy it with peace of mind. It is written for travellers and for our partners, agencies and service providers alike: request it and our team will email it to you free of charge.
- Currency and budget: ariary, exchange, bank cards, tipping
- Visas and formalities: passport, visa, arrival at the airport
- Health: vaccinations, malaria, insurance
- Climate: the best season, region by region
- Transport: domestic flights, roads, boats
- Suggested hotels for every stage of your trip
Frequently asked questions
Your questions, our answers
How soon will I receive a proposal?
We process every request within a maximum of 48 hours. Only highly specialised tours, which require particular technical expertise, may take a little longer.
Why aren’t prices displayed?
Every trip is tailor-made: dates, accommodation, activities and the number of travellers all affect the price. We send you a detailed quote at the best price, showing what is and isn’t included.
What types of accommodation do you offer?
Our accommodation is rated on five levels: luxury, comfort, charm, rustic and simple. You choose the level that suits you, stage by stage if you wish.
Is a guide mandatory in the parks?
Yes. In every park and reserve managed by Madagascar National Parks, visits are made with a local guide. Your tour guide can accompany you if they feel it is useful.
Do I need to take out insurance?
Bemiray Tours insurance does not cover repatriation or illness of travellers. We strongly recommend taking out travel insurance with assistance and repatriation cover before you leave.
Do you organise group or corporate trips?
Yes: team building, seminars and incentives, with dedicated guides and entertainers. Discover our corporate services.
When can we reach you?
Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm and Saturday from 8am to 1pm (Madagascar time, GMT+3), on +261 330 704 074 (call or WhatsApp) or at contact@bemiray-tours.com.