🇲🇬Madagascar

Written by DiveJourney. Built from public sources and local operator knowledge. Last updated Nov 12, 2026.

• DiveJourney published Madagascar destination catalog - Public DiveJourney destination discovery returned five Madagascar English guides on 2026-11-08. The direct web directory fetch did not complete independently.
• DiveJourney: Anakao and Nosy Ve - Confirmed as a published country-MG English destination in DiveJourney public discovery and guide API; independent website fetch failed.
• DiveJourney: Diego Suarez Bay and Northern Coast - Confirmed as a published country-MG English destination in DiveJourney public discovery and guide API; independent website fetch failed.
• DiveJourney: Ifaty and Mangily - Confirmed as a published country-MG English destination in DiveJourney public discovery and guide API; independent website fetch failed.
• DiveJourney: Nosy Be and Nearby Islands - Confirmed as a published country-MG English destination in DiveJourney public discovery and guide API; independent website fetch failed.
• DiveJourney: Sainte Marie and Ile aux Nattes - Confirmed as a published country-MG English destination in DiveJourney public discovery and guide API; independent website fetch failed.
• Madagascar National Tourism Office: Diving - National dive regions, protected reefs, southwest options and regional wildlife timing.
• Marine Megafauna Foundation: Madagascar Whale Shark Project - Research on Nosy Be whale sharks, September-December feeding aggregation and marine protection.
• CetaMada: Responsible Marine Megafauna Ecotourism - Marine mammal, whale shark and turtle observation charters and 2023 interministerial regulation.
• Madagascar Whale Shark Project: Code of Conduct - Binding whale-shark tour practices and wildlife disturbance precautions.
• Nosy Tanihely Marine National Park - Park entrance tariffs, protected access zones, visitor hours and marine-use rules.
• Madagascar National Parks: Nosy Hara - Park access from Ampasindava, authorized marine activities and conservation requirements.
• Madagascar National Parks: Tsimanampesotse - Southwest land experiences, official ticket and compulsory guide requirement.
• Madagascar National Parks: Montagne d Ambre - Northern rainforest activities and wildlife.
• Reef Doctor: Ranobe Bay Marine Reserves - Community-managed Massif des Roses and Ankarajelita and unequal coral condition across the bay.
• Madagascar Airlines: Destinations and Reservations - Air connections to Antsiranana, Nosy Be, Toliara and Sainte-Marie; schedules must be verified.
• Sainte-Marie Regional Tourism Office: Getting There - Island air and mainland ferry options; schedules are changeable.
• Diego Diving Mario Matteo: Local Conditions - Direct operator description of Port Jasmine diving and mid-May to mid-September Varatraza exposure.
• Freedive Nosy Be: Introductory Freediving - Advertised beginner instruction, line session and Madirokely base; independently reconfirm whether operating.
• Madagascar E-Visa Information - Government-linked eVisa informational fees; differs from foreign consular advice for short stays and inconsistent on 90-day eligibility.
• France Diplomatie: Entry and Stay in Madagascar - Updated September 2026, with 15-day administration fee and 30/60-day visa description.
• UK FCDO: Madagascar Entry Requirements - Passport and travel documentation, short-stay and extended visa rules and health-screening caveats.
• UK FCDO: Madagascar Safety and Security - Ferry, road, isolated-beach crime, cyclones and natural-hazard warnings.
• Australia Smartraveller: Madagascar - 2026 travel security and emergency contact guidance.
• US Department of State: Madagascar Travel Advisory - Health, crime, ambulance limitations, cash economy and alternative emergency phone numbers.
• CDC Travelers Health: Madagascar - Malaria risk, health preparation and travel medicine.
• DAN Southern Africa: Diving Emergency Hotline - 24-hour medical diving assistance applicable to Madagascar.
• Divers Alert Network: Emergency Assistance - Worldwide 24-hour medical emergency coordination and dive injury guidance.
• Electrical Safety First: Madagascar Plugs - 220 V, 50 Hz and plug types C and E.
• World Bank Madagascar Climate Context - National-scale seasonal rainfall patterns and large coast-to-coast climate differences.
• UK FCDO: emergency services in Madagascar - Lists police, ambulance and fire contacts separately for mobile and landline.
• Country hero photo by Alessandro Zanini - Unsplash License. Photographer profile: https://unsplash.com/@alessandro_zanini | Location: Nosy Be, Madagascar