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This section has safety advice for regions of Madagascar. It only covers regions where FCDO has specific advice.听听

You should also read FCDO鈥檚 overall travel advice and safety and security advice.听听

Central Madagascar聽

In 2022, over 30 people were killed when criminals (often referred to as 鈥榙ahalo鈥�) set fire to buildings in a village in Ankazobe District, north-west of Antananarivo. Armed forces are active in the area. Dahalo have not targeted tourists but you should seek local advice before travelling there.聽

Northern Madagascar聽

Use an official local guide if you鈥檙e visiting the Montagne des Fran莽ais protected area. Take local advice if visiting beaches as there have been opportunistic attacks on tourists.聽

Southern Madagascar聽

Violent incidents involving cattle rustlers (鈥榙ahalo鈥�) in southern Madagascar have resulted in fatalities. Tourists have not been targeted, but you should avoid staying in rural areas without security arrangements. Madagascar鈥檚 armed forces are active in southern Madagascar.聽

In 2021, a large-scale attack on 3 villages in Midongy District resulted in the deaths of 17 civilians and 2 military officers. Other attacks have taken place:聽

• to the north of Fort Dauphin聽
• around the township of Betroka聽
• along the west coast between Belo sur Tsiribihina and Toliara (Tul茅ar)聽聽
• in the Commune of Ilakakabe (near Isalo National Park)聽

The security situation in the southern triangle between Ihosy, Toliara (Tul茅ar) and Fort Dauphin remains tense, the risks are greater at night and the roads are in a poor condition. Use a recognised tour operator when travelling in this area. If you are travelling to Fort Dauphin, you should travel by air.

Criminal gangs have attacked vehicles travelling in convoy on the RN7 (between Antananarivo and Toliara (Tul茅ar).听听

Be vigilant when visiting night clubs in Toliara (Tul茅ar).聽

In July 2023, demonstrations in the Lanirano area to the east of Fort Dauphin turned violent with reports of gunfire and injury to civilians

Western Madagascar聽

Due to the risk of violent highway robberies, particularly at night, use a recognised tour operator when travelling in the region between Besalampy and Morombe, including the RN35 and RN1 (between Tsiroanomandidy and Maintirano). You should also maintain a high level of vigilance if you travel on the following roads: RN7, RN27, RN10 and RN34.