Air: |
International Flights
Air France : Flights from Europe
Domestic Flights:
The domestic airline serves most the country's town with the exceptions of a few in the central highlands. On all flights a small departure tax is charged. |
Boat: |
You can travel between coastal villages in dugout canoes known as Pirogues or Lakana. You can also hire Dhows and larger cargo boats. Ferries sails between Toamasina, Nosy Boraha and Maroantsetra and connect Manompana and Soanierana-Ivongo with Nosy Boraha. |
Train: |
The railway system connection Antananarivo, and Toamasina; Antananarivo and Antsirabe; Fianarantsoa and Manakara; and Moramanga and Ambatondrazaja |
Bus: |
Bush Taxis and mini-buses are the main form of transport. Some larger buses runs between Antananarivo and Toliara. Most the vehicles are in a very poor state and are very crowded. Road conditions are very poor, some impassable during heavy rains. |
Tipping: |
Not customary, although waiters expect 10 per cent of the bill. In European-style hotels and restaurants, the French system of tipping is followed. One should also tip in Chinese and Vietnamese establishments. |
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