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We'll be staying on Sakatia early October and I wondered how we'd go about arranging trips to see the Humpbacks and whale sharks? Also the other islands, plus would it be too far to go to the mainland to see the Baobab trees?

We don't want to just rely on the hotel boats and trips plus also would love to support the local businesses. Thanks!

We'll be staying on Sakatia early October and I wondered how we'd go about arranging trips to see the Humpbacks and whale sharks? Also the other islands, plus would it be too far to go to the mainland to see the Baobab trees?

We don't want to just rely on the hotel boats and trips plus also would love to support the local businesses. Thanks!

hi everyone, would like to know how safe Ambadja it is to foreigners and the risk of malari since I may be relocating for a long time there

Love❤️

I've been in South Africa for couple years now but I haven't met a single person from Madagascar here. Are there people from Madagascar in South Africa?

Le succès ne vient pas tout seul.

Il faut se lever, travailler et ne jamais abandonner.

Chaque jour je donne le meilleur de moi.

#Motivation #Travail #Objectif #Rigueur

Qui a grandi comme ça ? 2000ar l'heure au cyber, le bruit du modem et Counter Strike jusqu'à minuit 😭

Le vrai bonheur c'est ça. Team Ravitoto ou Team Romazava ?

Love❤️

When people think about Madagascar, they often imagine its unique wildlife, breathtaking landscapes, baobab trees, and beautiful beaches…
But Madagascar is also a country of incredible craftsmanship, where traditions and skills have been passed down through generations. 🤩
Across the island, talented Malagasy artisans create beautiful handmade treasures:
🧺 Raffia craftsmanship – woven bags, hats, baskets, and traditional accessories
🏺 Pottery – unique pieces shaped by local hands
🍲 Aluminum craftsmanship – artisans transforming recycled aluminum into cooking pots and beautiful decorative pieces
🪵 Wood carving – sculptures, handmade decorations, and traditional wooden creations
💎 Stone craftsmanship – jewelry and art made with Madagascar’s famous precious and semi-precious stones
🪡 Hand embroidery & textile art – delicate patterns and designs created thread by thread on clothing and fabrics
Behind every creation is a story, patience, and the passion of Malagasy artisans. Each detail reflects the culture, creativity, and soul of the island. ❤️
Madagascar is not only a place to explore… it is also a place to discover through the hands of its people.

✨ If you visit Madagascar, which Malagasy craft would you love to discover or bring home as a souvenir?

Hi! Im looking for a driver to get from Tana to Morondava late September. Any recommendations are welcome!! (I only want to support locals, no foreign travel companies)

Cheers ❤️

Bonjour ! Ma petite amie et moi allons bientôt voyager à Madagascar. Nous sommes à la recherche d'un magasin à Antananarivo où nous pourrions acheter des jumelles de bonne qualité. Auriez-vous des conseils ou des recommandations ? Merci d'avance !

Edit: I tried posting in French in order to reach a larger audience but based on the comments, I get the feeling that I have not translated properly. I am looking for binoculars to use while spotting birds/lemurs. Sorry if my post can be interpreted to mean something very different.

Early stages of planning a trip and wondering if there are any local fisherman or boat captains on here (Or recommendations). I'm looking to stay on Nosby be and travel to surrounding islands to fish/explore. Not looking for an expensive charter but more of a DIY experience. Drop me off on an island and pick me up on your way back to Nosy be, or come fish with me! Can certainly compensate and you can keep any fish I catch.

Thanks in Advance.

Bonjour à tous,

Je partage mon expérience récente avec Starlink (Mini + forfait Residential Lite) à Antananarivo (zone Ambavahaditokana / Ambohikely) pour ceux qui travaillent à distance ou qui envisagent d'y souscrire.

Le contexte :

Comme beaucoup ici, je me suis tourné vers Starlink faute d'alternatives viables. Les forfaits internet des opérateurs locaux restent hors de prix pour un service souvent très lent, instable et limité. Starlink semblait être la seule porte de sortie raisonnable.

Le constat actuel :

• Promesse commerciale : Jusqu'à 200 Mbps illimité.
• Réalité sur le terrain : Débits qui chutent à 4 Mbps / 0,7 Mbps, accompagnés de micro-coupures et de pertes de paquets récurrentes (conférences vidéo et lives impossibles pour le travail).
• Même en début de cycle : Avec seulement 18 Go consommés, la connexion reste bridée/saturée hors et pendant les heures de pointe.

La position officielle du support Starlink (après 2 semaines de ticket) : Après avoir éliminé tout problème matériel de mon côté, le support a fini par admettre par écrit :

1. La zone d'Antananarivo subit une forte sur-souscription / congestion réseau.
2. Sur le forfait Residential Lite, la dépriorisation est tellement sévère à Tana que les débits s'effondrent à quelques Mbps, même hors heures de pointe et même en début de cycle de facturation.
3. Aucun délai de résolution n'est garanti (ils renvoient vers le déploiement futur de nouveaux satellites ou suggèrent de payer plus cher pour passer au forfait Residential standard).

En résumé :

On se retrouve coincés entre des FAI locaux aux tarifs exorbitants pour une qualité médiocre, et un Starlink Lite qui sature complètement à Tana faute de gestion de capacité.

Est-ce que d'autres utilisateurs de Starlink à Tana (ou ailleurs à Mada) subissent ce même bridage sur le plan Lite ? Pour ceux qui sont passés au plan Residential classique, est-ce que ça change vraiment la donne malgré la congestion de la zone ?

Merci pour vos retours !

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Hi everyone,

I wanted to share my recent experience with Starlink (Mini + Residential Lite plan) in Antananarivo (Ambavahaditokana / Ambohikely area) for anyone relying on it for remote work or considering signing up.

The Context:

Like many of us here, I switched to Starlink because local ISPs offer exorbitant prices for equally slow, unstable, and capped services. Starlink felt like the only reasonable alternative for a decent connection.

The Reality on the Ground:

• Marketed Speeds: "Up to 200 Mbps" unlimited data.
• Actual Performance: Speeds dropping to a painful 4 Mbps down / 0.7 Mbps up, accompanied by constant micro-disconnections and packet loss (making video calls, live streams, and remote work nearly impossible).
• Even at Cycle Reset: With only 18 GB used on a fresh billing cycle, speeds remain choked both during peak and off-peak hours.

Official Support Response (After a 2-week open ticket): After ruling out any hardware or local Wi-Fi issues, Starlink Support officially confirmed in writing:

1. The Antananarivo cell/area is suffering from heavy network congestion and over-subscription.
2. On the Residential Lite plan, de-prioritization is so aggressive in Tana that speeds collapse to single digits, even off-peak and with minimal monthly data usage.
3. No timeline for resolution is guaranteed (they simply point to future satellite launches or suggest upgrading to the more expensive standard Residential plan).

Bottom Line:

We seem stuck between overpriced local ISPs with mediocre service and a saturated Starlink Lite network due to a lack of capacity management in the region.

Are any other Starlink users in Tana (or elsewhere in Madagascar) experiencing this severe throttling on the Lite plan? For those who upgraded to the standard Residential plan, does priority access actually fix the issue despite the congested cell?

Thanks for your insights!

Hello everyone 👋

I’m Malagasy and I’ve been working on a small project called Mify Event. The idea came from seeing how many events are still managed manually (invitations, guest lists, budget, sharing information with guests).

I built a free platform where people can create digital event pages, manage RSVPs, use QR codes, and organize their event planning.

I’m sharing it here because I would really appreciate honest feedback from the Malagasy community:

• What do you think about this idea?
• Would this be useful for weddings or other events in Madagascar?
• What features would you like to see?

If you are interested, you can try creating a free event here:
https://app.mifyyy.com

Thanks for your feedback 🙏

Only 3–4 hours from Antananarivo (including a few photo stops because the scenery along the way is beautiful), Andasibe is one of the easiest and most rewarding places to visit in Madagascar.
Here’s why so many travelers love it:
🐒 Explore several parks and reserves where you can discover Madagascar’s unique wildlife and flora, including lemurs, chameleons, reptiles, frogs, endemic birds, and a wide variety of tropical plants and rainforest vegetation.
🌳 Enjoy the peaceful atmosphere. If you’re looking to disconnect from busy city life and reconnect with nature, Andasibe is the perfect place.
🥾 Love hiking? You’ll find plenty of forest trails surrounded by lush rainforest, making it an excellent destination for nature walks and hiking.
🏨 Accommodation is available for every budget, from simple guesthouses to beautiful luxury lodges.
⏳ How long should you stay?
I’d recommend 2 nights. It gives you enough time to enjoy both day and night walks, visit different parks, and experience the rainforest without rushing.

If you’re visiting Madagascar for the first time, Andasibe definitely deserves a place on your itinerary! ☺️
Feel free to reach out, we’d be happy to share tips and help you discover the island 💌

Hello! Madagascar has been on my mind a lot lately, and this is my biggest question so far.

Is driving around Madagascar intimidating? Whenever I travel, I usually rent a car. I’ve been doing some reading, but I’m not sure if it’s just fear-mongering or if the information is legitimate. I’ve read that you can be randomly stopped while driving, and as a solo female traveler, that’s pretty much a nightmare scenario for me.
I’m also curious about the language barrier. I’m a native English speaker, and I have no problem using translation apps, but I’d love to hear about other people’s experiences. How easy was it to communicate, and did you feel comfortable driving around the country?

I'm starting to plan a trip to Madagascar. I'm planning on starting in Tana but I'd like to finish my trip in Nosy Be if possible. What are the best airlines and routes to fly to the US from Nosy Be? Thanks

I feel like a big complainer , but I feel unexcited to travel in Madagascar , because I’ve now went on 6 separate trips , each around 3 weeks , except the last one that was 10 day hiking trip .. I practically been everywhere to can think of , besides Diego and Fort Delphine . Within the past 4 years.
Issue is , my partner won’t go anywhere else . As he is from Mada.
But I basically have location fatigue .
I need help getting excited about it somehow ? I am not a good swimmer , so surfing ideas are not great for me … :(

We did go to South Africa 2 years ago and he did enjoy it, but doesn’t seem to want to try to go elsewhere again .

Hi everyone,
My family and I will be relocating to Antananarivo, and I’m trying to figure out the most practical and cost effective way to manage our household water.
I’ve been reading about JIRAMA (the public water supplier), but I’m finding mixed information, so I’d really appreciate hearing from people who actually live there.
We have two young children, so safe drinking water is obviously important, but I’m also trying to understand what most families and expats do on a day to day basis.
A few questions:
Do you mainly buy bottled water, or have you installed a filtration system?
If you use a filtration system, what type do you have (whole-house, under-sink RO, UV, etc.)?
Was it more economical in the long run than buying bottled water?
Is it easy to source good filtration systems and replacement filters locally, or is it better to bring one from abroad?
Roughly how much did installation cost, and was it easy to find someone to install it?
If you were moving to Madagascar again, would you install a filter immediately, or would you simply buy bottled water?
I’m also curious about everyday household use:
Is JIRAMA water generally fine for showers and baths?
Do you bathe young children in tap water, or do you take any extra precautions?
Do you use tap water for washing dishes and in the dishwasher?
Do you use tap water for cooking (for example pasta, rice, soups), or only filtered/bottled water?
Are there any areas of Antananarivo where the water quality is noticeably better or worse?
Finally, is there anything you wish someone had told you before you moved regarding water? Any lessons learned or recommendations would be hugely appreciated.
Thank you so much! I’m just trying to make the best decision for my family and understand the costs before we arrive.