Entry
Sources say Indonesian citizens need a visa for Madagascar, either a visa issued on arrival at the airport (reported fee about USD 35, with a higher fee for longer stays) or an e-Visa applied for online. The sources disagree on the allowed stay (15, 30 or 90 days) and on whether the e-Visa is open to Indonesians, so check with the Malagasy embassy before you book. Bring a passport valid for 6 months, a return ticket and hotel details. A yellow fever certificate is needed if you arrive from a risk country. Ask a doctor about malaria prevention.
Top cities and places to visit
Where most visitors go, and the places travellers find most attractive - based on tourism rankings and official tourism sites (checked October 2026).
Hilly capital and arrival point, with royal palace sites, colourful markets and the nearby UNESCO-listed Royal Hill of Ambohimanga.
Island resort area with white beaches, snorkelling, diving and day trips to lemur-filled Nosy Komba.
Rainforest within reach of the capital, where you can hear the call of the indri, the largest living lemur.
Row of tall, ancient baobab trees near Morondava, most photogenic at sunrise and sunset.
Sandstone canyons, natural swimming pools and ring-tailed lemurs in Madagascar's dry south.
UNESCO-listed maze of sharp limestone pinnacles crossed by rope bridges and ladders.
Culture and travel - take note
Malagasy culture has 'fady' - local taboos that differ from place to place (for example days when certain activities or foods are avoided). Ask your guide about the fady before visiting a village, tomb or sacred place, and respect them. Greet people, take your shoes off at homes, and dress modestly. Ask before photographing people. Roads are very slow - the main route (RN7) can take many hours - so build spare days into your plan, and do not travel at night. Cyclones are possible from about January to March. Do not feed lemurs or touch wildlife, and keep to marked trails in the national parks. Security can change; check Kemlu and other advisories before you go. French and Malagasy are spoken. Tip guides and drivers. Halal food is limited.
Emergency
Reported numbers: police 117, ambulance 124, fire 118 - confirm with your hotel or guide.
Rules, fees and websites change often. We check these pages regularly (last check: 10 October 2026) but always confirm on the official site before you travel. Satu Koneksi Hotel is not responsible for third-party websites.