{"id":280,"date":"2026-07-02T14:50:17","date_gmt":"2026-07-02T14:50:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/en\/camping\/"},"modified":"2026-09-04T08:58:26","modified_gmt":"2026-09-04T08:58:26","slug":"camping-2","status":"publish","type":"guide","link":"https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/en\/madagascar\/practical-info\/camping\/","title":{"rendered":"Camping"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\" tb-wysiwyg tb-block align-left background-light pattern-custom variant-none tb-collapsible-margins\" id=\"wysiwyg\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/sites\/154\/2026\/08\/RTA-colors-1.png.webp)\" data-smush-webp-fallback=\"{&quot;bg-image&quot;:&quot; url(https:\\\/\\\/rta.travelblox.eu\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/154\\\/2026\\\/08\\\/RTA-colors-1.png)&quot;}\">\n    <div class=\"inner-block\">\n        <div class=\"tb-wysiwyg__inner \">\n            <div class=\"inner-block\">\n                                <div class=\"text-part wysiwyg\">\n                                                                                                            \t<div class=\"translation-block\"><h2>Camping in Madagascar<\/h2>\n<h4>Love the outdoors and want to stay flexible during your trip? Camping and road tripping with a 4&#215;4 in Madagascar is a wonderful way to explore the country and experience a great sense of freedom. Check out our tips below to make the most of your camping adventure in Madagascar!<\/h4><\/div>\n\t                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\" tb-wysiwyg tb-block align-left background-light pattern-custom variant-none tb-collapsible-margins\" id=\"wysiwyg-1\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/sites\/154\/2026\/08\/RTA-colors-8.png.webp)\" data-smush-webp-fallback=\"{&quot;bg-image&quot;:&quot; url(https:\\\/\\\/rta.travelblox.eu\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/154\\\/2026\\\/08\\\/RTA-colors-8.png)&quot;}\">\n    <div class=\"inner-block\">\n        <div class=\"tb-wysiwyg__inner \">\n            <div class=\"inner-block\">\n                                <div class=\"text-part wysiwyg\">\n                                            <h2>Covered on this page:<\/h2>                                                                \t<div class=\"translation-block\"><ol>\n<li><a href=\"#where-to-camp-in-madagascar\">Where to camp in Madagascar?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#what-camp-gear-do-i-need-in-madagascar\">What camp gear do I need in Madagascar?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#is-wild-camping-allowed-in-madagascar\">Is wild camping allowed in Madagascar?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#how-to-set-up-a-rooftop-tent-in-madagascar\">How to set up a rooftop tent in Madagascar<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#packing-tips-for-madagascar\">Packing tips for Madagascar<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#good-morning-madagascar\">Good morning Madagascar<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol><\/div>\n\t                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\" tb-wysiwyg tb-block align-left background-light pattern-custom variant-none tb-collapsible-margins\" id=\"where-to-camp-in-madagascar\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/sites\/154\/2026\/08\/RTA-colors-1.png.webp)\" data-smush-webp-fallback=\"{&quot;bg-image&quot;:&quot; url(https:\\\/\\\/rta.travelblox.eu\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/154\\\/2026\\\/08\\\/RTA-colors-1.png)&quot;}\">\n    <div class=\"inner-block\">\n        <div class=\"tb-wysiwyg__inner \">\n            <div class=\"inner-block\">\n                                <div class=\"text-part wysiwyg\">\n                                            <h2>Where to camp in Madagascar?<\/h2>                                                                \t<div class=\"translation-block\"><p>Let&#8217;s start with some expectation management: it&#8217;s important to note that campsites are not as widespread in Madagascar\u00a0as in countries like\u00a0<a href=\"\/uganda\/\" rel=\"noopener\" data-destination-id=\"88c523a0-e025-44ad-8077-1c4b7ba15182\" data-destination-type=\"countryPage\" data-start-item-path=\"homepage\" data-start-item-id=\"7ee4dd46-7382-4797-8bd2-2be3e75a7bf1\" data-link-type=\"Content\">Uganda<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"\/tanzania\/\" rel=\"noopener\" data-destination-id=\"a82a2a88-adc5-4a4e-86ad-04be9748d489\" data-destination-type=\"countryPage\" data-start-item-path=\"homepage\" data-start-item-id=\"7ee4dd46-7382-4797-8bd2-2be3e75a7bf1\" data-link-type=\"Content\">Tanzania,<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"\/kenya\/\" rel=\"noopener\" data-destination-id=\"71fe5247-9303-4af7-b0f7-a6cc5927ec71\" data-destination-type=\"countryPage\" data-start-item-path=\"homepage\" data-start-item-id=\"7ee4dd46-7382-4797-8bd2-2be3e75a7bf1\" data-link-type=\"Content\">Kenya. <\/a>Some lodges along the RN7 offer campgrounds where you can park your car and set up your tent, but these possibilities are less available on the West Coast and in Northern Madagascar.<\/p>\n<p>Camping inside the Madagascar National Parks is only possible with a ground tent, as you are not allowed to bring your car into the parks. You park your car at the entrance gate, after which you&#8217;ll continue on foot. A porter can help you carry your tent and equipment to the public campsite. When renting a rooftop tent, we therefore also supply an additional ground tent, free of charge.<\/p>\n<p>You don&#8217;t need to book your campsite in advance. You can arrange your camping permit on arrival at the park gate.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/sites\/154\/2026\/07\/campiland-mahajanga-1-1024x656.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Campiland Mahajanga\" width=\"1024\" height=\"656\" data-smush-webp-fallback=\"{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/rta.travelblox.eu\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/154\\\/2026\\\/07\\\/campiland-mahajanga-1-1024x656.jpg&quot;}\" \/><\/p><\/div>\n\t                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\" tb-wysiwyg tb-block align-left background-light pattern-custom variant-none tb-collapsible-margins\" id=\"what-camp-gear-do-i-need-in-madagascar\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/sites\/154\/2026\/08\/RTA-colors-1.png.webp)\" data-smush-webp-fallback=\"{&quot;bg-image&quot;:&quot; url(https:\\\/\\\/rta.travelblox.eu\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/154\\\/2026\\\/08\\\/RTA-colors-1.png)&quot;}\">\n    <div class=\"inner-block\">\n        <div class=\"tb-wysiwyg__inner \">\n            <div class=\"inner-block\">\n                                <div class=\"text-part wysiwyg\">\n                                            <h2>What camp gear do I need in Madagascar?<\/h2>                                                                \t<div class=\"translation-block\"><p>When <a data-router-slot=\"disabled\" href=\"\/madagascar\/car-rental\/\" title=\"Car rental\" data-destination-id=\"24b878a2-6b76-4911-95e8-5004cd120ed3\" data-destination-type=\"page\" data-start-item-path=\"homepage\" data-start-item-id=\"7ee4dd46-7382-4797-8bd2-2be3e75a7bf1\" data-link-type=\"Content\">renting a car with Roadtrip Africa<\/a>, we can outfit your vehicle with camp gear and all the essentials you need for a camping trip in Madagascar.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Our cars can be equipped with a rooftop tent, costing \u20ac20,- per day. Or you can opt for a Quechua dome tent for \u20ac5,- per person per day. Both tents come with a set of camp gear, consisting of:&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>A foldable mattress&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>A blanket or sleeping bag with pillows and bedsheets<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Chairs and a table<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>A storage box<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>A gas tank &amp; burner, and a BBQ roaster<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Plastic cups, plates &amp; bowls<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Pots, frying pans, cutlery set with knife, can opener, corkscrew<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Coffee plunger<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>A cutting board<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>A dishtowel, detergent, washing line &amp; pegs<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>A lamp&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>TIP:<\/strong> bring a head-light<\/p>\n<p>We also provide the option of renting an electrical fridge (55L) for \u20ac10\/day. Ideal for those who fancy a cold drink in the bush, or plan to camp a lot.<\/p>\n<p>Accommodation is very affordable in Madagascar, and campgrounds are not widespread, meaning you can&#8217;t camp every night. Therefore, if you don&#8217;t plan to wild camp in Madagascar, we think that you get more value for money when renting our dome tent than our rooftop tent.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Kindly note that we do not provide camp gear rental in Madagascar as a standalone service.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/sites\/154\/2026\/07\/5-preparing-a-camp-meal-768x1024.jpg.webp\" alt=\"5. Preparing A Camp Meal\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-smush-webp-fallback=\"{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/rta.travelblox.eu\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/154\\\/2026\\\/07\\\/5-preparing-a-camp-meal-768x1024.jpg&quot;}\"><\/p><\/div>\n\t                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\" tb-wysiwyg tb-block align-left background-light pattern-custom variant-none tb-collapsible-margins\" id=\"is-wild-camping-allowed-in-madagascar\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/sites\/154\/2026\/08\/RTA-colors-1.png.webp)\" data-smush-webp-fallback=\"{&quot;bg-image&quot;:&quot; url(https:\\\/\\\/rta.travelblox.eu\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/154\\\/2026\\\/08\\\/RTA-colors-1.png)&quot;}\">\n    <div class=\"inner-block\">\n        <div class=\"tb-wysiwyg__inner \">\n            <div class=\"inner-block\">\n                                <div class=\"text-part wysiwyg\">\n                                            <h2>Is wild camping allowed in Madagascar?<\/h2>                                                                \t<div class=\"translation-block\"><p>Wild camping can be a unique adventure in Madagascar, offering a truly off-the-beaten-track experience. You are allowed to venture off the main road and search for a picturesque viewpoint to set up camp.<\/p>\n<p>We recommend to camp near a hotel or village for safety. Always ask permission to the nearest village if you can camp there, to make sure you camp on clear grounds.&nbsp;Keep in mind that the local community may be interested in making conversation, so always be respectful and friendly. Also, make sure to leave no trace by taking all your rubbish with you when you go, and cleaning up any campfire residues.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/sites\/154\/2026\/07\/11-camping-southwest-coast-1-1024x768.jpg.webp\" alt=\"11. Camping Southwest Coast\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-smush-webp-fallback=\"{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/rta.travelblox.eu\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/154\\\/2026\\\/07\\\/11-camping-southwest-coast-1-1024x768.jpg&quot;}\"><\/p><\/div>\n\t                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\" tb-video tb-block align-left background-light pattern-custom variant-none tb-collapsible-margins\" id=\"video\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/sites\/154\/2026\/08\/RTA-colors-1.png.webp)\" data-smush-webp-fallback=\"{&quot;bg-image&quot;:&quot; url(https:\\\/\\\/rta.travelblox.eu\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/154\\\/2026\\\/08\\\/RTA-colors-1.png)&quot;}\">\n\t<div class=\"inner-block tb-fade-in tb-fade-in--subtle\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"text-part\">\n\t\t\t<h2>How to set up a rooftop tent in Madagascar<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"translation-block\"><p>Rooftop tents are quick and easy to set up. Just watch this step-by-step instruction video, made by Roadtrippers&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/charlotteplansatrip.com\/en\/madagascar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Charlotte &amp; Ries<\/a>, travelling the North of Madagascar.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"inner-block\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tb-video-part\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to set up your Roadtrip Africa rooftop tent\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/T2dz6mo_iW4?feature=oembed&#038;preload=false&#038;autoplay=false&#038;muted=false&#038;playsinline=true&#038;controls=true&#038;responsive=true&#038;controlsList=nodownload&#038;oncontextmenu=return false;\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\" tb-wysiwyg tb-block align-left background-light pattern-custom variant-none tb-collapsible-margins\" id=\"packing-tips-for-madagascar\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/sites\/154\/2026\/08\/RTA-colors-1.png.webp)\" data-smush-webp-fallback=\"{&quot;bg-image&quot;:&quot; url(https:\\\/\\\/rta.travelblox.eu\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/154\\\/2026\\\/08\\\/RTA-colors-1.png)&quot;}\">\n    <div class=\"inner-block\">\n        <div class=\"tb-wysiwyg__inner \">\n            <div class=\"inner-block\">\n                                <div class=\"text-part wysiwyg\">\n                                            <h2>Packing tips for Madagascar<\/h2>                                                                \t<div class=\"translation-block\"><p>Wondering what to pack for your trip to Madagascar? We advise you to keep the following in mind:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Your rental car in Madagascar has a cigar lighter to power your devices, but you must bring your own <strong>audio and USB cables<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>A <strong>power bank<\/strong> comes in handy, especially when camping a lot.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>If you use Spotify, do not forget to <strong>download your favourite road trip songs<\/strong> so you can listen offline.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Audiobooks <\/strong>are also great fun to listen to during long drives, whilst sitting around a campfire, or lying in your tent (try a thriller!).<\/li>\n<li>Don&#8217;t forget to download\u00a0<strong><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/maps.me\/\" target=\"_blank\">Maps.me<\/a> <\/strong>and<strong> <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ioverlander.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">iOverlander<\/a><\/strong> on your phone before travelling, so you can drive and walk around using GPS without needing to connect to the internet.<\/li>\n<li>A <strong>fleece blanket<\/strong> is nice for chilling on the grass or covering up during chillier nights.<\/li>\n<li>Bring <strong>insect repellent<\/strong> (best with DEET) and <strong>sunblock<\/strong>, as this is more expensive in Madagascar.<\/li>\n<li>The interior highlands are cooler in the evenings, so bring a <strong>fleece vest or jumper<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Forgotten something? Antananarivo has many well-stocked supermarkets and pharmacies where you can buy almost anything you need. This is not the case for the provincial towns in Madagascar.<\/p><\/div>\n\t                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\" tb-wysiwyg tb-block align-left background-light pattern-custom variant-none tb-collapsible-margins\" id=\"good-morning-madagascar\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/sites\/154\/2026\/08\/RTA-colors-1.png.webp)\" data-smush-webp-fallback=\"{&quot;bg-image&quot;:&quot; url(https:\\\/\\\/rta.travelblox.eu\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/154\\\/2026\\\/08\\\/RTA-colors-1.png)&quot;}\">\n    <div class=\"inner-block\">\n        <div class=\"tb-wysiwyg__inner \">\n            <div class=\"inner-block\">\n                                <div class=\"text-part wysiwyg\">\n                                            <h2>Good morning Madagascar \ud83d\ude42 <\/h2>                                                                \t<div class=\"translation-block\"><p>Enjoy your camping trip!!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/sites\/154\/2026\/07\/3-camping-with-curious-locals-768x1024.jpg.webp\" alt=\"3. Camping With Curious Locals\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-smush-webp-fallback=\"{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/rta.travelblox.eu\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/154\\\/2026\\\/07\\\/3-camping-with-curious-locals-768x1024.jpg&quot;}\"><\/p><\/div>\n\t                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":170,"featured_media":2061,"menu_order":6,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-280","guide","type-guide","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":{"feed_page_to_atlas":true},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/guide\/280","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/guide"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/guide"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/170"}],"version-history":[{"count":11,"href":"https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/guide\/280\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3845,"href":"https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/guide\/280\/revisions\/3845"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2061"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=280"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}