What to pack for Madagascar?

The packing list we send every traveller — public, annotated version.

The essentials

• Raincoat or windbreaker and a sweater (the Highlands are cool at night)
• Broken-in walking shoes (tsingy don't forgive blisters)
• Sea sandals, swimsuit
• Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen
• Tropical mosquito repellent

The clever extras

• Headlamp — for night walks AND power cuts
• 20 L dry bag for dhow days
• A solid power bank — electricity is a luxury in the bush

What to leave home

The drone without a permit (banned in parks), military khaki clothing, and the minute-by-minute schedule — Madagascar has its own pace. Mora mora.