Year-end holidays are past, the new year is begun with gusto. And now, for one reason or another, you catch yourself Madagascar in January ! How to spend a pleasant stay in the Big Island in rainy weather ?
Haggle in Madagascar !
This is the beginning of the hurricane season. It goes without saying that there are fewer tourists. The cost of living is so affordable, enjoy it ! The time is favorable to negotiations with taxis ... except if it rains ! Know that commercially, especially market, negotiation is an integral part of Malagasy culture. An adage that Malagasy traders usually quote says : The price is no price. "This means that the fixed price is not always the true value of a commodity. This implies that we must discuss the price.
What precautions taken in January ?
If you are among those whose schedule does not allow you to go to Madagascar until January, Yet you insist, the country still reserves you many surprises. With a few precautions, you will manage to make your trip an adventure in Madagascar. Upon your departure, Get ready by putting in your suitcase warm clothing, waterproof and suitable footwear for wet season. Rain boots are highly recommended knowing that in the capital, Antananarivo, a certain period of rain is likely to flood areas because of inadequate infrastructure. This will not prevent you to enjoy every moment spent in the Big Island. The country has no shortage of attractions, even during the rainy season.
What to do in Madagascar in January ?
The climate is still mild in Tana. If you're lucky, plenty of sunshine awaits you. Short, rain or shine them alternate. To enhance your stay in the capital in January, many unusual and historic sites just waiting for you to reveal the fascinating history of the Big Island and its attractions. Among these : le Rova de Manjakamiadana, the only 7 gates of the walled city, Park Tsimbazaza and endemic species of animals, the Museum of Pirates, le Musée d'Andafiavaratra et le Croc Farm d'Ivato. Au Croc Farm, Not only will you see crocodiles, but you will taste in the flesh put on skewers.
Visiting the South of Madagascar, including Tulear, also proves interesting in January. The reason is that in general, this desert area is subjected to the scarcity of rain.
The rain has its benefits. She falls almost constantly in the East. If you leave the capital following the National Road 2 leading to Tamatave, des El Paso, you will be watered by gentle drizzles. The vegetation of this eastern enjoys this advantage to the delight ecotourists. And if ever a tropical depression surprises you, enjoy a pampering stay in a comfortable and well equipped hotel you have booked. May your trip to Madagascar is going well early in the year !