Contacts and useful information:
Embassy of Madagascar
The Embassy of Madagascar in the UK closed as of 23rd February 2011, following a decision by the HAT. Its operations have reverted to the Embassy of Madagascar in France which is at 4 Avenue Raphael, 75016 Paris; the contact number is tel: : +33 145 04 62 11 and the fax:+33 145 03 58 70, and their e-mail address is info@ambassade-madagascar.fr. All visas for stays of up to 90 days are available on arrival in Madagascar. For longer stays, or for any queries, please contact the Embassy.
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British representation in Madagascar
Following the closure of the British Embassy in Antananarivo in 2005, which the Society deplores, its duties have been taken on by the British High Commission in Mauritius and by the British Consulate in Antananarivo, together with a British Interests Section in the German Embassy. The new High Commissioner is Nick Leake, who took up his post on 7th September; details of his appointment can be seen here. His position with regards to Madagascar is Chargé d'Affaires ad interim.
'The Foreign Secretary, William Hague, announced in a speech to the House of Commons on 11th May that the UK plans to re-open its embassy in Madagascar, when local conditions allow.
The High Commission
7th Floor
Les Cascades Building
Edith Cavell Street
Port Louis
tel: (230) 202 9400
fax: (230) 202 9408
e-mail: bhc@bow.internet.mu
There is an official website for the British presence in Madagascar at ukinmadagascar.fco.gov.uk.
Honorary Consul, Antananarivo
Mr Richard Hyde
BP 12193 Zoom,
Ankorondrano,
Antananarivo 101
tel: (261) 2024 521 80
e-mail: ricana@moov.mg
Honorary Consul, Toamasina (Tamatave)
Mr Michel Gonthier
c/o La Ligne Scandinave,
BP 18,
2, Rue Lieutnenant Bérard,
501 Toamasina
tel:(261) 2053 325 69
e-mail: sealtmm@moov.mg
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Airlines
The UK representative for Air Madagascar is Aviareps; please contact:
Reservations: 01293 596665
or write to Carol Tumber on:
e-mail: Carol.Tumber@aviareps-group.com
Other airlines that serve Madagascar are Air France, Air Mauritius, Corsair, Kenya Airways and South African Airways.
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Currency
The Malagasy unit of currency is the Ariary; for the latest rate of exchange, you can refer to coinmill.com/MGA_calculator.html or to the front page of the online version of Les Nouvelles, which is at www.les-nouvelles.com.
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Guidebooks
The new Bradt guide to the country is now in stock: the 10th edition has been thoroughly updated and is even more definitive, and indispensable. Society members can benefit from a 30% discount when purchasing online at www.bradt-travelguides.com – you need to enter the code 'AMS' at the check-out.
There is also a guidebook from Globetrotter on Madagascar and one by Lonely Planet on Madagascar and the Comoros.
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Tour operators
A number of operators offer tours to Madagascar, either on its own or as part of a regional journey. Among the most experienced are Rainbow Tours, whose website is at www.rainbowtours.co.uk, and Reef & Rainforest, whose site is at www.reefandrainforest.co.uk
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