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Starting from 13 May 2022, Cotisse Transport will start operating a new weekly taxi-brousse route between Antananarivo and Antsiranana (Diego Suarez), departing the capital at noon on Fridays, and returning at 08:00 on Tuesdays. The 1,105km journey costs 160,000Ar (£32/€37/US$40) each way. Online booking: https://cotisse-transport.com
Moses, owner of Madagascar Safari Tour Guide, has a new contact for phone/What’sApp: +261 (0)34 92 799 77. Email infomadagascarsafaritourguide@gmail.com
The phone number for the bungalows of Chez Laurent at Ankarana: 034 87 427 62 and 032 07 992 89. Basic accommodation in Mahamasina.
The road from Tana to Antsiranana (Diego Suarez) is becoming increasingly potholed (to put it mildly). The time taken to cover the route depends on the vehicle and recent weather conditions, but ranges from around 26 to 36 hours. Allow 24hrs for the Tana to Ambanja leg, 5hrs for the next section to Ambanja, and 7hrs for the last part from there to Antsiranana.