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chi è al corrente della situazione in Madagascar ?
mi sembra che l'anno scorso era una metà sconsigliatissima
causa le guerre interne.
La situazione è tranquilla  o è meglio cambiare destinazione.?
saluti a tutti e grazie

La situazione è tranquilla  o è meglio cambiare destinazione.?
E' tranquilla secondo il ministero degli esteri britannico:
Still Current at: 30 January 2003  
Updated: 28 January 2003  
 
 Madagascar 
 
SUMMARY
The majority of visits to Madagascar are trouble-free. The risk of
terrorism is low. 
SAFETY AND SECURITY
Terrorism
There is no history of terrorism in Madagascar. Although we are
unaware of any evidence of a threat to western interests from
terrorism in Madagascar, you should be aware of the risk of
indiscriminate terrorist attacks, in all countries of the world,
against civilian targets in public places, including tourist sites.
General
You should carry some form of identification with you at all times.
Please take sensible personal security precautions throughout your
visit but especially at the airport where pickpockets operate. Do not
leave your bags unattended. Keep money and passports separate and
secure.
There is a danger of mugging in urban areas. Do not carry excessive
money or wear attractive jewellery when walking in town centres. Take
sensible precautions in crowded areas such as markets. You should
avoid walking in the city centres after dark. You are advised to carry
a copy of your passport and keep the original in a safe place (eg a
hotel safe or deposit box).
You should avoid wearing military style clothing (notably
camouflage-type jackets, shirts and trousers. It is disapproved of
locally (which seems to stem from concerns about mercenaries) and
could lead to detention.
There have been occasional incidences of armed robbery in some
National Parks. If you do intend to visit a National Park you should
seek advice from a tour operator or from the park administration in
advance.
LOCAL TRAVEL
You s should avoid travelling outside urban areas at night.
Last year's crisis affected the travel and tourism industry badly and
many hotels closed. Although the majority have now reopened, if you
plan to travel outside Antananarivo, you should re-confirm bookings
before leaving the capital.
ROAD SAFETY
Road conditions vary greatly. Only a few of the main roads are in good
condition. In the rainy season (December to April) many roads are
impassable and bridges are regularly washed away. River ferries
operate only spasmodically. The 2003 rainy season has been especially
severe so far. You should check with the local authorities before
setting off whether your chosen route is passable.
The road between Antananarivo and the east coast port of Toamasina
(also called Tamatave), which carries much of the country’s freight
traffic, and which features a number of mountain passes and steep
gradients, is regarded as particularly dangerous. If you do decide to
drive along this road, use extreme caution.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Visas are required for entry to Madagascar. They may be obtained at
the airport on arrival. The Malagasy Consulate, 16 Lanark Mansions,
Pennard Road, London, W12 8DT; (tel: 020 8746 0133) offers a visa
service.
Please ensure that your visa is valid for the period and purpose of
your journey. Overstaying the validity of a visa can lead to detention
and eventual deportation.
Malagasy law requires that visitors have a return air ticket. You will
be asked for evidence of this at check-in in the UK and on arrival in
Madagascar.
HEALTH
Although there are a number of public and private hospitals in the
capital, only routine operations can be handled. If complex surgery is
required patients will be medically evacuated either to South Africa
or La Reunion. You are strong advised to take out health insurance,
which includes medical evacuation cover.
You should consult your doctor before travelling to Madagascar,
especially about vaccinations. You are strongly recommended to get
vaccinations against: Hepatitis B and C, tetanus and typhoid, rabies.
Among the endemic diseases are malaria, bilharzia, tuberculosis and
bubonic plague. You do not need to carry a certificate of vaccination
(available from your doctor or hospital). However passports are
checked at Immigration for previous travel to countries where yellow
fever is prevalent. If you have visited such a country (lists will be
available from your doctor or a hospital), you will need to produce a
yellow fever vaccination certificate. If you cannot produce one, you
will be required to visit the Institut Pasteur in Antananarivo to get
a yellow fever vaccination.
Among the diseases endemic in Madagascar are malaria, bilharzia,
tuberculosis and bubonic plague. Malaria, including a virulent strain
of cerebral malaria, is particularly prevalent on coastal areas. You
should seek advice about suitable prophylaxis. There is also a risk of
rabies from stray dogs.
Although there have been no recent reports of cholera outbreaks, cases
do occur during the rainy season. You should observe the strictest
food and general hygiene precautions. In particular you should avoid
buying food from street vendors. You are strongly advised only to
drink water from bottles where seals are still unbroken at the time of
consumption.
GENERAL
Air Madagascar currently fly to and from Paris twice a week. You must
reconfirm at least 72 hours before the flight (including the return
leg). Air France fly three times per week. Regular flights to and from
La Reunion, Mauritius and Johannesburg are also available. Regular
domestic flights operate between Antananarivo and Tamatave, Majunga,
Fort Dauphin and Diego Suarez. However, it is advisable for those
intending to travel to Madagascar to ask travel agents and/or airlines
about flight schedules well in advance of their journeys.
Foreign currency is available but some banks may impose limits.
Travellers cheques are accepted by all banks, although the local bank,
BMOI, will not accept Travellers cheques issued by Thomas Cook. Limits
on the amount of money which can be changed at one time are still in
place, although these are gradually being relaxed. It is best to check
with individual banks. Western Union is operating for currency
transfers. It is advisable to check opening hours of Western Union
agencies as these may vary from place to place.
Credit cards are accepted at only a small (but growing) number of
outlets in Antananarivo, and are rarely accepted anywhere else. A
charge of up to 7% of the transaction value is levied. ATMs are
increasingly available around the capital and in some of the larger
towns. A charge of about 1.5% is made.
Malagasy currency (the Malagasy Franc) may not be exported. Some banks
will not exchange local currency back into foreign currency, so
visitors should ensure that they are not left with large amounts of
Malagasy francs at the end of their stay. It is advisable to keep
transaction slips showing amounts of foreign currency transferred in
local currency.
Comprehensive travel insurance is essential including health and
medical repatriation. Please check policy exclusions carefully.
Certain parts of the country, and many practices, are covered by
taboos (called fady). Some areas subject to fady may be forbidden to
foreigners, but these tend to be in remote corners of the country. If
you intend to visit remote areas, you should seek prior advice either
locally or from your tour operator.
You are strongly advised to register with the British Embassy in
Antananarivo on arrival. The more adventurous visitors travelling off
the beaten track should leave a rough itinerary with the Embassy and
avoid travelling alone.
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 La situazione è tranquilla  o è meglio cambiare destinazione.?
Ciao, sono stata in Madagascar lo scorso novembre e la situazione si
era decisamente stabilizzata rispetto ai mesi precedenti. Mi sono
arrivate giusto da qualche giorno notizie fresche e ti confermo che è
tutto sotto controllo e si può partire tranquilli.
Per essere sempre aggiornato sulla situazione in Madagascar leggi qui:
http://www.lexpressmada.com/index.php
 (in francese)
Ciao e buon viaggio!
Il Madagascar è un paese meraviglioso! :o)
Seshe
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