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LOCATION

The island of Ankazoberavina is 18 miles (about 1 hour by boat) from the main island of Nosy Be in the northwest of Madagascar

WEATHER

Ankazoberavina has a tropical climate; the island and is characterized by two seasons: the rainy season which runs from January to March and the dry season from April to December

WHY CHOOSE THE MADAGASCAR

Amazing color contrasts in a large naturalistic sanctuary, where today there are around 50 protected areas! A trip to Madagascar in order to combine the discovery of entire and diverse regions in the crystal! In fact you can find pristine beaches, adventure tour by canoe or travel in search of unique flora and fauna. A trip for those who want to get closer to the simplicity of a world still far from stress. Greeted by rich coral reefs and exotic fish, surrounded by lush tropical vegetation and immersed in the magical scent of ylang-ylang flower; is truly an enchanting destination and dream. A trip to the land of lemurs in Madagascar!! 50 species, representing not only a genuine tourist attraction, a real world apart, a small ecosystem in the animal kingdom.

WHEN TO GO IN MADAGASCAR

The weather is generally Madagascar dry in the months between April and November, relatively wet from December to March, while in January and February you can find many rainy days; the period between September and October is advisable to visit the country in good weather conditions.

PASSAPORT

At the time of entry into the country, a passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry into the country and must have at least one free page for visa.

VISA

Visa is issued at the airport upon arrival, paying a stay tax of approximately EUR 20 (or 30USD). Those wishing to avoid a row at the airport, due to a coincidence or a very concentrated program, can obtain a visa for entry to any embassy or consulate of Madagascar, upon presentation of a passport whose validity period is longer than 6 months And with at least one white page, a return ticket and a photo ticket.

VACCINATIONS

no one required vaccination. Recommended malaria prophylaxis and vaccination against hepatitis A to visit the interior of Madagascar.

TIME ZONE

+2 Hours when in Italy is in effect and solar time + 1 hours when in Italy is in force the summer timetable

CURRENCY

1 euro equals approximately 4600 ariary

CONNECTIONS

To reach Ankazoberavina you can choose one of the direct flights to Nosy Be from Rome, Milan, Verona or Paris. Check on the airline websites.

Transfer airport - harbor takes about half an hour and then transfer by boat to Ankazoberavina takes about an hour and ten minutes.

Otherwise is available "Helicopter VIP Transfer" direct from airport - Ankazoberavina , find out more on the pages of rates

LANGUAGE

The official language is the Malagasy ethnicity Merina plateau; ethnicities other regions speak dialects slightly different from the official language; French is the second language and is spoken all over Madagascar.

WATER

Throughout Madagascar is not recommended to drink the tap water and outside the capital is preferable not to use it even for brushing teeth.

EMBASSIES:

Embassy of Italy in Pretoria (Sud Africa)

796 George Avenue, Arcadia, 0083 Pretoria
Tel. +27 - (0)12 – 4230000
Fax. +27 - (0)12 - 3425618
Emergency phone +27 - (0)82 – 7815972
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Website:www.ambpretoria.esteri.it

Embassy of France in Antananarivo
Indirizzo: 3, rue Jean Jaurès, Ambatomena B.P. 204 ANTANANARIVO 101 
Phone: + 261-2022398 98, +261-202635719/20/21/22, +261-202242617
Fax: 00 261 2022399 2 
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In the framework of EU co-ordination, Italian citizens may, if necessary, address the French Embassy in the capital Antananarivo (tel. 00261 202635719/20/21/22, 00261 202242617; 00261 202630498) or at the office of Italian consular correspondence in Antananarivo (tel. 00261 321161507). The compatriots who are on Nosy Be Island can directly contact the corresponding Italian consul in loco, Dr. Claudio Siragusa (tel. 00261 322958732). In case of loss or theft of a passport, a travel document for return to Italy (ETD) may be issued by the Consulate General of France in Antananarivo; Anyone who is in the condition of having to apply for it must first contact the Italian consular post of Antananarivo or Nosy Be, for the procedures relating to the request.