Going to MADAGASCAR

[CHAMKINGZ]

I am planning a trip this summer to Madagascar does anyone have any advice on the safety, where to stay, good trail hiking locations and anything ingeneral. I would like to stay close to the Ambilobe and Ambanja region. Who knows I might get lucky and see a few wild ones. Any advice would be very helpful!!!
THANKS

 

[unknown]

I would LOVE to go!! I did a little reading today, seeing what travel there would entail. Everything seems decent from what I've read on travel sites. I did however, find this:

http://www.voyage.gc.ca/countries_pays/report_rapport-eng.asp?id=168000

Avoid non-essential travel

OFFICIAL WARNING: Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada advises against non-essential travel to Madagascar due to the ongoing political crisis.

The situation remains volatile and could deteriorate with little notice, as demonstrated by violent clashes between security forces and protesters and acts of looting on September 12, 2009. Since late January 2009, demonstrations fuelled by political tensions have occurred on a regular basis in Antananarivo and other cities. Although the government imposed a ban on all public protests on April 21, 2009, further civil unrest has been taking place and is expected to continue until the political situation stabilizes. Local services could be disrupted, the airport could close with little to no advance notice and flights may be cancelled or postponed.

Canadians in Madagascar are strongly advised of the importance of avoiding all demonstrations, even those expected to be peaceful, as deaths and injuries have been reported in the past. Canadians should adopt personal safety measures, and avoid the vicinity of historical monuments in Antananarivo, where violent incidents have occurred. They should also monitor the situation on a regular basis, follow the instructions of local authorities, and ensure that their travel documents are in order.

 

[marky2088]

How much is it to go there with airfare an hotel. I found a site Were its 8 days for 2100 dollars.
http://gorptravel.away.com/xnet/search-2.tcl?destination_id=141

 

[CHAMKINGZ]

Maybe I'll just go to Florida instead!!!THANKS for the info

 

[canzoman]

Maybe I'll just go to Florida instead!!!THANKS for the info

lol!!! Quote of the day...