Overview
Antsiranana (still widely called Diego-Suarez) is Madagascar's northernmost major city and a historic French colonial port. It's the 5th largest city in the country and serves as the jumping-off point for Montagne d'Ambre National Park, the Baobab Valley, Emerald Sea islands, and the famous beaches of Ramena.
Beach · Budget Travel · Day Trips · History · Nature
Before you go
Connectivity
Haimah Hotel offers free Wi-Fi; Hôtel Le Colbert has sporadic Wi-Fi. Limited connectivity information available for other establishments.
Money
Multiple 24-hour ATMs available: BFV-SG (Rue Richelieu, Mastercard/Visa), AccesBanque (R J Bezara), BNI (R Lafayette), BMOI (Rue Colbert), BOA (Rue Richelieu). All accept international cards.
Safety
Avoid all involvement with sex work—it carries severe legal penalties including imprisonment. Be skeptical of very friendly strangers.
Transport
Bajaj (tuk-tuk) rides cost 1,000 Ar within the city. No buses, trains, or trams exist—taxi-brousse are the only public transport beyond Bajaj.