Is Madagascar safe for solo female travelers?

While Madagascar offers stunning landscapes and unique wildlife, navigating its rough terrains can be challenging, especially for solo female travelers. Reports of petty crime and occasional muggings exist, especially in urban areas. In addition, lack of access to basic services in many parts and poor road conditions can also pose safety issues. Always ensure that you take guided tours and avoid unpopulated areas at night.

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How safe is Madagascar for female travelers?

Nyasha

Nyasha

United Kingdom

Madagascar, Solo travel

I spent 2.5 month is madagascar and still didnt see it all!! I loved it so so much and was a proper adventure. The country is not easy to travel at all but is so much more rewarding. I hitched, got on the local taxi brusse, got boats ect... and everything runs super slow and in malagsy terms mora mora. I travelled the entire length of the wou try but didnt see much of the east and west coast. The country varies so so much from lush rainforest, to pristine tropical beaches, to desert mountains! Its a country that you could spend years in and still wouldnt see it all! The people are so lovely, chill and always happy to help. The culture varies throughout but is a fusion of african, Southern aisan and European traits making it historically and on every other front so amazing and intresting! I had the best time here but my highlights where the spontaneous unplanned days I spent with locals!

Posted: December 26, 2024Experienced: June, 2024
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