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ATBC 2019 – Official International Airline Carrier

We are pleased to announce that ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES is the Official International Airline Carrier for the 56th Annual Meeting of the Association for Tropical Biology and Conservation in Antananarivo, Madagascar, from 30 July to 3 August 2019.

ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES is offering special discounts on airfares for organizers and delegates to attend ATBC 2019, departing from all Ethiopian Airlines points to Antananarivo:

  • 15% off on Business class fares
  • 10% off on Economy class fares

Tour Code / PROMO CODE 

This discount is available for online and ET ticket office sales under the code ATB19.

Conditions

  • Fare is valid for Madagascar ATBC 2019 participants.
  • Discount shall apply on ET operated sector only.
  • Passenger should present a letter of invitation or other document stating that they are a participant of the ATBC 2019 and a copy the document will be retained at ET office issuing the ticket or to be sent to ET finance office upon request.
  • No additional discount applies including CHD, Group and INF.
  • All other rules and conditions other than stated in this contract and previously approved for the respective fare used shall apply.

Sales Restrictions

  • Fare discount is valid for sales until 03 August 2019.

Travel Restrictions

  • Travel to TNR is valid from 20 Jul–03 Aug 2019.
  • Travel from TNR is valid from 30 Jul - 13 Aug 2019.

Follow the link to book your flight

https://www.ethiopianairlines.com/AA/EN/event/?Key=Madagascar-ATBC-2019   

Please contact any affiliated organization or agency in your respective country and solicit business on ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES.

Ethopian airlines

ATBC 2019 – Day of Adventure

In partnership with the Local Organization Committee, Madagascar Tour Operators Association (TOP) is organizing a Day of Adventure (DOA) on Sunday, 4 August 2019.

  • The Day of Adventure is free for the first 250 registered ATBC 2019 participants.

  • For those that wish to take part in the Day of Adventure after the first registered 250 participants, we are asked to charge USD 50 per person. This based on a previous arrangement between TOP and ATBC 2019 local committee.

To participate, booking is required. When you fill in the ATBC 2019 registration form, it is necessary that you specify the tour you want to take part in. The choices include:

Participants will be notified about the rank, and the choices will be communicated to the associated Tour Operator.

Please note that lunch, drinks, and other personal expenses are not included at each individual, regardless if trip participation is for free or paid.

ATBC 2019 – Field Trips

ATBC 2019 Field Trips are organized in collaboration with the Madagascar Tour Operators Association (TOP). Interested participants are invited to register by 31 May 2019 at the latest.

Alexandra Travel

Discover Madagascar

Giga Travel

Madagascar Land of Wonders

Madagascar Tourism Expeditions (MTE)

Mercure Voyages

Mil'on Tours

Ramartour

Transcontinents

Za Tours

For all details, costs, etc. associated with these proposed trips, please contact directly the associated tour operator.

Visitor Information

VISA APPLICATION AND ENTRY INTO MADAGASCAR

We invite participants to check VISA application procedures by contacting embassies in their country - the list of embassies is available on http://www.mae-gov.mg/index.php?fr/static3/representations-exterieures

Visas can be obtained at the Ivato International airport upon arriving in Antananarivo and the prices are as follows (subject to slight increases and can also be paid in the equivalent in USD):

Aéroport Antananarivo

Regarding VISA fees:

  • 0 to 30 days:   31€
  • 31 to 60 days: 39€
  • 60 to 90 days: 54€

Certificate of Yellow Fever vaccinations is required for individuals travelling from countries listed as those with Yellow Fever problems or those that have visited such countries in the past six months.

AIRLINES

Airlines that operate flights to Antananarivo include :

ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES

 

https://www.ethiopianairlines.com/AA/EN/event/?Key=Madagascar-ATBC-2019 

Please see https://www.atbc2019.org/travel-information for discount rates on this airline for people attending ATBC 2019 - Tel: +261 20 22 307 34

AIR MADAGASCAR

www.airmadagascar.com - Tel : +261 20 22 510 00

AIR FRANCE

https://www.airfrance.mg - Tel : +261 20 23 230 23

KENYA AIRWAYS

http://www.kenya-airways.com

TURKISH AIRLINES

http://www.turkishairlines.com

AIR AUSTRAL

https://www.air-austral.com - Tel : +261 20 22 303 31

AIR MAURITIUS

http://www.airmauritius.com  - Tel: (261) 32 05 620 36

AIR SEYCHELLES

https://www.airseychelles.com

EWA AIR

http://www.ewa-air.com

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Language

The official languages are Malagasy and French. Some people working in the tourist industry and government officials will have a reasonable command of English.

Population in Madagascar

Approximately 26 million inhabitants.

Weather

The climate is tropical along the coast, temperate inland, and arid in the south and west. Madagascar has two seasons: a hot, rainy season from November to April, and a cooler, dry season from May to October. The east coast with a sub-equatorial climate and, being most directly exposed to the trade winds, has the heaviest rainfall, averaging as much as 3500 mm annually.

During the ATBC in Antananarivo, day temperatures will range from highs of about 20-22°C and lows to about 10°C, with some chance of rain, particularly in the morning.

Madagascar has two seasons: a hot, rainy season from November to April, and a cooler, dry season from May to October. The east coast has a sub-equatorial climate and, being most directly exposed to the trade winds, has the heaviest rainfall, averaging as much as 3,500 mm annually.

Before your trip, we recommend you to visit http://www.weather.com/ for the latest weather report.

Time Zone

Madagascar observes the Eastern Africa Time, which is a 3:00 hour ahead of Coordinated Universal Time

EAT - UTC/GMT +3

Currency

The official currency of Madagascar is called “Ariary”, it has the ISO standard code of MGA and is identified by the symbol “Ar.”

You can exchange money upon your arrival at the airport, which has several official offices for these services.  At different places in town, including the airport, people will ask if you want to exchange money.  This is associated with the illegal “black market” and it is strongly suggested that you exchange money at official offices.

Different banks, with ATMs, are operating in Antananarivo, including Ivato airport, and other main cities: BMOI, BNI Madagascar, BFV-SG, BOA, and MCB.  At most major hotels or in the near vicinity, one can find ATMs

VISA and MASTER cards (distinctly less so than VISA) are accepted in top hotels, travel agencies and major craft shops in the capital and other major towns. USD and Euro are accepted for most high-end transactions.

Electricity and Voltage

Plugs: C, D (see images); voltage: 220 volts. For electric devices purchased in the United States and other countries with 110-120 volt electricity, a converter and plug adapter are needed if the appliance does not have dual voltage. Volt electricity with 220-240 (such as Australia, Europe, and the UK) only a plug adapter will be required.

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Telephone

The international telephone code for Madagascar is +261.

Internet

Some hotels have free Wi-Fi.

Public transportation

For moving around Tana, it is possible to take city buses or taxis.

Official taxis are beige and have a sign on the car roof. Taxis do not have meters, you should agree on the price before getting in. Fares start at 5,000 Ar depending where you are going. Night fares are more expensive.  At the airport there are also official white taxis (taxi agréé) that can be used for transport to hotels in town (about 25 km from the airport to the center of town), and prices are fixed.  Recently the price was 60,000 Ar for a one-way trip into town.

The Local Organization Committee has negotiated special rates for ATBC 2019 participants at the hotels listed below. Rooms have been blocked; however make sure to book your room before the indicated cut-off date.
Delegates are responsible for making their own booking. Use the indicated code or the booking form when organizing your reservation, which will allow you to obtain the discount.

For all details, costs, etc., please contact the hotel.

RELAIS DES PLATEAUX, 4-star

The Relais des Plateaux is responsible for the bookings at a number of hotels in the vicinity of the Ivato International Conference Center (CCI Ivato), where the meeting will be held. These include:

  • 4-Star: Relais des Plateaux, Nova Hotel
  • 3-Star: Asia Africa, Orchid
  • Budget: Anouk & Scaritel

Airport Transfers: free of charge - arrival & departure

Shuttle from each of these hotels to CCI Ivato:

  • free of charge
  • one in the morning and another in the evening at designated times
  • organized by the hotel

RATES: from 60€ to 221€ including breakfast

CUT-OFF DATE FOR BOOKINGS: 30 May 2019 or until rooms are sold out

Terms & Conditions: prepayment (non-refundable)

Booking contact: reservation@relais-des-plateaux.com

Website: http://www.relais-des-plateaux.com/

Address: Lot 66 B Antanetibe Ivato, Antananarivo, Madagascar

Telephone : +261 20 22 441 18 / +261 32 05 678 93

Click here to get details Click here to get the reservation form

SAN CRISTOBAL BOUTIQUE HOTEL

Distance from the Airport: 4 km

Distance from the CCI Ivato: 3 km

Airport Transfers: free of charge - arrival & departure

Shuttle from SAN CRISTOBAL to CCI Ivato:

  • free of charge
  • one in the morning and another in the evening at designated times
  • organized by the hotel

RATES: 55 € to 115 € buffet breakfast included (30% of discount)

CUT-OFF DATE FOR BOOKINGS:   until rooms are sold out, 10 ROOMS AVAILABLE

Terms & Conditions: payment at check out 

Booking contact: booking@sancristobal.mg

Websitehttps://san-cristobal-mg.book.direct/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SanCristobalMada/

Address: Lot MAI 33 Maibahoaka Ivato Talatamaty

Telephone : +261 20 22 538 24 / +261 34 05 024 90 / +261 34 05 024 91

Click here to get details Click here to get the reservation form

LE CHAT’O PARK HOTEL

Distance from Airport: 1km

Distance from CCI Ivato: 500m

Airport Transfers: 3€ per person per way

Shuttle from hotel to CCI Ivato: not organized by the hotel

RATES with discount:

  • SINGLE ROOM: 30€
  • DOUBLE /TWIN: 35€
  • BREAKFAST: 4€

CUT-OFF DATE FOR BOOKINGS: 15 May 2019 or until rooms are sold out

Booking contact: contact@le-chato.com

Website: www.le-chato.com

Address: Lot 093 BIS MMAI IVATO

Telephone:  +261 34 23 033 33

The Chat’o Park Hotel is the closest hotel to Ivato Airport. It’s a quiet and secure place. There are an outdoor swimming pool, a garden and a restaurant. Each room with private bathroom includes a patio with a garden view, free wifi, TV and a fan or heat.

Ibis Hôtel & Spa Antananarivo, 3-star

Distance from Airport: 12 km / 15 minutes

Distance from CCI Ivato:  12km

Airport Transfers: 20 euros per person per way

Shuttle from hotel to CCI Ivato: not organized by the hotel

RATES:

  • Single superior room with breakfast included : 115 euros
  • Double Superior with breakfast included : 130 euros
  • Single Standard room with breakfast included : 75 euros
  • Double Standard room with breakfast included : 90 euros

CUT-OFF DATE FOR BOOKINGS: 11 June 2019 or until rooms are sold out

Terms & Conditions: Booking by email and payment upon check-in

Booking contact: h6857-re@accor.com

Booking Code: ATBC2019

Website: www.ibishotel.com

Facebook: Ibis hotel & Spa Antananarivo

Address: Route des Hydrocarbures Ankorondrano

Telephone:  +261 32 23 555 55

Click here to get details

GASSY COUNTRY HOUSE, 2-star

Distance from Airport: 3 mn

Distance from CCI Ivato:  3mn

Airport Transfers: free of charge - arrival & departure

Shuttle from hotel to CCI Ivato:

  • free of charge
  • one in the morning and another in the evening at designated times
  • organized by the hotel

RATES:

  • Chambre Ravinala: 20 Euros
  • Chambre Palissandre: 45 Euros
  • Suite Baobab: 54 Euros
  • Studios: 63 Euros

CUT-OFF DATE FOR BOOKINGS: 30 May 2019 or until rooms are sold out

Terms & Conditions: Booking by email and payment upon check-in

Booking contact: info@gassycountryhouse.mg or info@ichotel.mg

Booking Code: N/A

Website: http://www.gassycountryhouse.mg

Facebook: Gassy Country House- ICHOTEL

Address: LOT 043 MMA II Mamory Ivato

Telephone:  +261 34 07 144 64/ +261 33 07 144 64/ +261 32 11 144 64

Carlton Madagascar 5-Star

Distance from Airport:  18 km /40 minutes

Distance from CCI Ivato: 16 km

Airport Transfers: 

  • FREE OF CHARGE FOR THE ARRIVAL DAY
  • 25 euros per person per way

Shuttle from hotel to CCI Ivato: not organized by the hotel

RATES:

  • Regular Room, breakfast included: 90 euros (Single) - 99 euros (Double)
  • Premium Room, breakfast included: 120 euros (Single) - 135 euros (Double)
  • Club Suite, breakfast included: 175 euros (Single) - 189 euros Double)

CUT-OFF DATE FOR BOOKINGS:  until rooms are sold out

Terms & Conditions: prepayment

Booking contact: reservation@carlton.mg

Booking Code: ATBC2019

Website: https://www.carlton-madagascar.com

Facebook: Carlton Madagascar

Address: Rue Pierre Stibbe Anosy Po BOX 959 - 101 Antananarivo Madagascar

Telephone:  +261 20 22 260 60

Tamboho Suites, 4-Star

Distance from Airport:  16 km

Distance from CCI Ivato: 17 km

Airport Transfers: provided  and free of charge

Shuttle from hotel to CCI Ivato: not organized by the hotel

RATES: 

Type of Room

Public rates

B&B

Negociated rates 

B&B

Day use

Late check out before 8:00 pm

Studio Deluxe

129€ TTC

75 € TTC

 

70 € TTC

 

Studio Premium

139 € TTC

81 € TTC

Suite Deluxe

159 € TTC

92 € TTC

 

CUT-OFF DATE FOR BOOKINGS:  JULY 26

Terms & Conditions: 

The payment for the entirety of the reservation at the time of booking is required and is non-refundable.

Booking contact: Tiana RANDRIANOME / ELODIE RAZAFIMANANTSOA

Booking Code: ATBC_July_19

Website:          https://www.tambohosuites.com/fr/appart-hotel-antananarivo-madagascar

Facebook:       https://www.facebook.com/Tambohohotels/

Address:          tiana.randrianome@tambohohotels.comreservations@tambohohotels.com

Telephone:  +261 20 22 694 00