Abyssworld

Local information about Madagascar

Climate

The climate in Madagascar can be divided into 2 specific seasons: the dry season, from April to October, and the wet season, from November to March. The West coast is the driest and sunniest coast of Madagascar. On the East, rain is present most of the year, especially from December to March. The months from September to November are the driest. The official cyclone season is from mid December to mid April but more specifically from January to March.
Month:JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Period:            
Air (°C):262626242321202123272727
Water (°C):282727272726242424242527
 
 = Optimal period
 = Recommended period
 = Not recommended period

 

Help us protect the environment

Help us protect the environment

Since its inception ABYSS has always been committed to the protection of the environment. We invite you to join us in observing these simple rules:

  • Your travel documents will include a responsible diver chart from the Longitude 181 Association. Please study and apply these rules wherever possible
     
  • Protect the environment, both above and below water, by reducing to a minimum the impact of our activities.
     
  • Leave nothing behind which is non perishable and remember to take back things such as batteries, cigarette filters and plastic containers to name a few.
     
  • Use a minimum of non renewable resources such as water and energy.
     
  • Never buy any souvenirs that are made from tortoise shell, shark teeth, coral or shells.
     
  • Do not touch the fish or the coral during your dives and control your buoyancy at all times. 
      
  • The organisation of this voyage has been made so that our presence won't have more impact than a scientific mission (small groups of very experienced divers under constant supervision by one naturalist and 2 professional guides). 
     

 


 

Usefull details

Customs formalities: Valid passport at least 6 months after return. Mandatory visa delivered by the Malagasy Consulate or on site.
Health formalities:Up to date vaccination recommended. No mandatory vaccination. Malaria treatment recommended in Madagascar (zone 3)
Jet lag: UT/GMT + 1 hour
Currency: Euros and USD
Accepted methods of payments:Cash USD and Euros
Electricity:220 V and 12 V - European outlets
Languages: French, English
Flight time: Depending on departure location
Luggage: Our preference is for soft baggage for storage purposes on board. A max of 23 kg on international flights. Please bring some good sun screen as well as warm clothing and shoes for the evenings on deck.
Pharmacy: First aid kit, aspirin or paracetamol, sun screen plus sunburn ointment, insect repellent.
Required documents: Photocopy of your passport, dive certification card, logbook and proof of repatriation insurance. Dive medical within last 12 months. DAN insurance highly recommended. (www.diversalertnetwork.com)