🌴 Morondava Ultimate Travel Guide

🛬 Arrival in Antananarivo 🏨 Hotel: Jin Hai Hotel (Not recommended) Issues: Weak shower, unstable voltage (unplug devices during power fluctuations). 💰 Currency Exchange: Nearby roujiamo shop (1:640 rate). 🍜 Food: Lunch at Jin Hai (decent), dinner at beef noodle shop next door (generous portions). 📱 SIM Card in Tana Avoid airport stalls—head to Orange store in the city center. 15GB data: 75,000 ARY + 4,000 ARY activation fee. ✈️ Tana → Morondava Transport Bus: Requires local number to book online (buy return Cotisse ticket in advance). Flight: Delays common (our 8AM flight moved to 2:30PM). Check-in at DOMESTIC terminal (separate from international, follow "National" signs). Taxi tip: Ignore inflated "guidance" fees. 🚖 Morondava Airport → Hotel Tuk-tuk/taxi to Menabe Hotel (5km): 20,000 ARY. 🏨 Where to Stay: Menabe Hotel Pros: Balcony, clean, welcome baobab juice. Cons: Solar-heated water (available afternoons only). 🌅 Avenue of the Baobabs Private taxi (via Menabe Hotel): Sunset + stargazing (5PM-9PM): 130,000 ARY (negotiated). Sunset only (3PM-6PM): 70,000 ARY + 5,000 ARY parking. Tip: Leave by 4PM for best light! 🍽️ Best Eats Blue Soleil (beachfront): Vanilla milkshake + seafood. Le Corail: Lobster (100,000 ARY/kg) and grilled fish. 🐒 Kimony Lemur Reserve Tuk-tuk: 20,000 ARY roundtrip. Entry: 20,000 ARY/person. Experience: Lemurs jump on you for banana-fed photos! 🚌 Morondava → Tana Return Cotisse Bus: 70,000 ARY (scheduled 3PM, but confirm pickup time—ours left at 2PM). 💡 Pro Tips ✅ Book flights early—delays/cancellations frequent. ✅ Haggle transport (tuk-tuks, taxis). ✅ Carry cash (USD/Ariary) for remote areas. #MorondavaGuide #BaobabSunset #LemurSelfies