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Despite much mis-info out there, there is an embassy in Australia (even though the official Aust Govt website for embassies and consulates...

There is an embassy in Australia (even though the official Aust Govt website for embassies and conculkstaes does not list it)....

Your route is very doable by taxi brousse. And if you have trouble getting to places such as Ranomafana from Fiana, then you can easily...

I did not forget. I was there last year (May 2010) and there was no need to go through a travel agency. Maybe there is a change because...

Just went to the embassy and obtained it. Very easy. We flew.

Here is the link to my trip report for this exact route....

Yes, it is possible to get a visa fro Yemen while in Djibouti. Simply go to the Yemeni embassy and apply. Last May, it took us two days to...

Hi Ghostwriter,...

Go for it Chattster, Madagascar is superb andI certainly had no problems getting around as a backpacker.

I also took part in an Af Trails 43 week trip. I have also done 2 other long overland truck trips as well as back-packing on my own around...

As for things to see, my view is that the train to Nesafit is a must (Sundays only). The drive to Fifil is also a good day with the road...

Great trip report. Very useful for planning my visit. Many thanks

I would endorse the Fianarantso to Manakara train trip - just superb - as well as the Anja Reserve which I found to be the best place to...

Fully agree about Abdi. Well worth exploring a second option if considering booking a car etc through him.

Sorry, but cannot remember the cost. Am currently travelling again and do not have my notes from the Horn with me. But it was not...