Natural Wonders of Madagascar

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This is subject to change. We highly recommend that you consult your doctor before travelling, both for up to date details and for information on what is appropriate to your situation
As a rule, travellers should be up to date with their routine vaccinations and boosters are recommended in the UK – including, for example, the MMR and diptheria, tetanus, polio vaccines.
It is recommended for most travellers to have:
Diphtheria, Hepatitis A, Typhoid & Tetanus vaccinations.
Malaria prevention may be recommended too. Some GPs recommend Malarone for the anti-malarial tablets, some guests in the past have experienced some side effects when taking these, so this may not be the best type for you.
Malaria prevention may be recommended too. Some GPs recommend Malarone for the anti-malarial tablets, but some guests have experienced side effects when taking these, so this may not be the best type for you. Speak to your GP for specific advice.
If you are coming to Madagascar from a yellow fever infected country, you will be asked for a yellow fever vaccination certificate.
Please note: the use or possession of some common prescription or over-the-counter medicines is banned in some countries.
If you will be carrying medication, please check with the country’s embassy/consulate prior to travel. As an extra precaution, it is recommended to:

Keep medication in its original packet
Take a copy of your prescription
If possible, ask your chemist to write the name of your medication in the language of the country you’re visiting

Requirements can change, and we recommend you check in good time ahead of your holiday.
For further information on country specific advice, visit
www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk or www.traveldoctor.co.uk
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Passport
Passports must be valid for a minimum of 6 months on date of entry and you must have 2 spare pages for the visa stamp. You should carry your passport with you at all times (there are sometimes random police checks, but less so when part of a group). Always keep a photocopy of your passport, visa and insurance details somewhere safe, and leave further copies with family or friends in the UK.
Visas
Visas are required for UK, Australian, Canadian & USA passport holders. Return or onward tickets are required. You can get a 30-day tourist visa at the airport on arrival, payable by cash either in Euros (€35) or US Dollars ($37). Best value currently is the Euro payment. This amount also covers a tourist tax.
You can also apply for an e-visa on the official Malagasy e-visa website before you travel.
If you are getting a visa at the airport, make sure an entry stamp is recorded in your passport. There is no Embassy of Madagascar in London. For further information about entry requirements, contact the Embassy of Madagascar in Paris, which offers a visa service (Telephone +33145 04 6211; email: info@ambassade-madagascar.fr).
Other nationals should check with their nearest embassy or consulate for details of entry requirements.
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Please contact us as far in advance as possible if you have any specific dietary requirements; we will do our best to accommodate you.
If you require a specific meal on the flight, please let us know as soon as possible, and no later than 96 hours before travel.
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It's best to be prepared for all weather conditions. To make it easier, here is a list of items you should consider packing.   
Essentials  

Walking boots 
Waterproof jacket 
Waterproof trousers 
Insulated jacket/top 
Walking clothing  
Walking socks (plus spares)  
Sunhat 
Gloves/mitts and warm hat
Water bottle (minimum 2 litre capacity)  
Headtorch 
High-factor sunscreen (minimum SPF 30)  
Sunglasses with a dark lens 
Rucksack (15-30 litres)  
Mobile phone 
Personal first aid kit (containing your medication, blister plasters, etc.) 
Passport 
Visa (if applicable) 
Copy of your travel insurance policy 
UK Global Health Insurance Card (formerly known as EHIC) 

Recommended

Collapsible walking poles 
Swimwear and travel towel
Snacks
Dry bags
Rubbish bags
Insect repellent

Optional extras

Camera 
Sit mat
Flask for hot drinks 
Durable lunch box
Gaiters 
GPS device (excluding Bhutan, Georgia and India)
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Book your holiday ‘with flights’ and you can choose to depart from a range of UK airports* to your destination. For latest flight times and prices please call us on 0203-974-8865 or email reservations@hfholidays.co.uk  
If you choose to book your flights with us, we automatically include return transfers between the destination airport and hotel.  
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If you prefer to book the holiday without flights and make your own travel arrangements you will still be able to make use of the return group transfers between the airport and hotel, which are included in the cost of your holiday. You must contact us on +44 (0)20 3974 8865 or email reservations@hfholidays.co.uk at least 8 weeks before your holiday start date to provide your flight details if you wish to join the transfers. If you do not contact us, we will assume you are making independent travel arrangements.
If you are arriving ahead of the group, and are meeting them at the first hotel, please leave a message at the hotel reception for the HF Holidays’ leader or local leader, detailing your room number, and a mobile telephone number if possible. The leader will contact you once the group arrives. If you are arriving after the group, a message will be left for you at the hotel reception, welcoming you and giving details of the time and place to meet the group.
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Travel insurance is a condition of booking. Therefore, if you have not already arranged insurance, it is imperative that you do so before you travel.
For more information about healthcare and its costs, please visit: https://www.nhs.uk/using-the-nhs/healthcare-abroad/
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French is the official national language, but many also speak the native Malagasy language
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220V, round 2 pin plugs
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Once you have made your booking, you will receive a pre-holiday questionnaire where we 14 | Call 0345 470 7558 or visit hfholidays.co.uk ask for details of next of kin and insurance details. You must complete and return this to us - we need to have this from you at least 10 weeks before travel.
Please also inform us of any medical situation which may affect your enjoyment of the holiday. This is important because our leaders must consider both group and individual safety at all times.
Whilst out with the group, we respectfully request that you:

Please listen to any safety instructions from the leader 
Keep group members in view, especially if weather or visibility is poor
Please stay where you are if you become separated from the group. The leader will retrace their steps to find you.

Each leader carries a first aid kit but is not allowed to supply any medication including aspirin, paracetamol, antihistamines and antiseptic cream. You may wish to bring these items with you in your own kit (see Suggested Kit List).
In the unlikely event that your leader is incapacitated, please use any emergency kit in their rucksack and call emergency services on 124 (ambulance), 118 (fire) or 117 (police). Please then call our emergency number (sent in your final dispatch) and let us know there is a problem
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Luggage Allowance 
1 piece checked-in luggage (max 20kg).
Please check details of your airline’s baggage allowance, as shown on your e-ticket. Remember to also check any connecting flights you may have booked.
Lost or damaged Luggage 
If your bag or its contents are damaged or lost while in the airline’s care, this should be reported to the baggage service agents at the airport on arrival. They will assess the damage; in some cases, the airline may decide to settle your claim immediately.
You will be given a reference to quote to your insurance company if an immediate settlement is not possible - in many cases, baggage claims can only be accepted in writing. A baggage claim form must be obtained from the airport
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GMT/UTC +3 hours; no daylight savings
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Ariary (Ar). Major credit cards are accepted at top-end hotels in Tana and the provincial capitals. However, outside of the main cities cash will be required. ATMs can be found in and around the capital and in some of the larger towns. Travellers cheques are not advised. If you change your money at the airport on arrival, please count your money immediately.
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