What to Pack to your Adventure in Madagascar
Going on a vacation to Madagascar? It is the land of pristine vistas, unusual nature and memorable cultural experiences, so to make it all come true one will require an adequate packing and proper travelling documents. This is all you want to travel to in Madagascar, including what to pack and how to acquire a Madagascar travel visa especially when you are based in Oman or Muscat.
Visa Requirements in Madagascar
Nothing can be packed into your suitcase before your Madagascar visa from Oman is taken care of.
- Discounted fares are available to Travellers with Oman or Muscat passport:
- The Omani passport holders need tourist visas.
- Madagascar visa can be requested in Oman through the Madagascar Embassy (the nearest one may be often in Riyadh or service by the consulates in the area).
- Alternately, travellers could make use of either the online Madagascar visa (e-visa) or the visa on the arrival at the International airports such as Ivato International Airport.
Paperwork usually needed:
- Valid passport (not less than 6 months validity)
- Round trip airfare tickets
- Confirmations on hotel booking
- Traveling insurance (recommended)
- Visa fee (typically the amount is paid in cash on-line)
Hint: To evade last minute hitches in processing of your visa, please initiate the request at least 2 weeks before.
Madagascar Packing List
Clothing and Accessories
- Breathable lightweight clothes (Madagascar is sub-tropical and humid)
- Long sleeves blouses and trousers (against the bites of the mosquitoes and the hikes in the forest)
- Light rain jacket or poncho (particularly in case of travelling during the rainy season)
- Lightweight walking footwear or walking boots
- Sandals or flip-flops to the beaches
- Hat, sun glasses and scarf (you need sun protection)
Health and Hygiene
- DEET-containing insect repellent (against mosquitos and malaria)
- Sunscreen (SPF 30 +)
- Simple first-aid kit (add anti-diarrheal, antiseptics, pain relievers)
- Hand sanitizer and moist wipes
- Individual prescriptions and medications
Travel Gear
- Good photo storage in the camera or smartphone
- Back up battery and additional charging cables
- Universal power plug (Madagascar, 220V power, C and E plugs types)
- Dry bag (useful during beach or river trips)
- Binoculars (good for bird watching and Lemur observation)
Forms and Consumable Money
- Passport + copies Thereof
- Travel printed insurance
- Hotel and flight confirmations on paper
- Domestic currency (Malagasy Ariary) + foreign network credit card
- Photocopies of your Madagascar traveling visa and your application slip (should you be applying via internet)
Bonus Tips:
- Take snacks or energy bars when doing a long ride that passes through remote locations.
- Take a water purification tablet or a filter, and a reusable water bottle.
- It can be a school supply or small gifts, especially when you are intending to visit rural villages.
Conclusions
Visa to Madagascar is essential to plan either when you are in Muscat, Oman, or in another location. As soon as you get a visa, pack smart and shoot the adventure of a lifetime, on the Avenue of the Baobabs and in the rainforests about Andasibe.
In case you are confused with making the flight reservation or getting your visa, please contact our tour offers and receive individual help!
