Embassy of Madagascar in Pretoria, South Africa; address Taid Street 90 B, 0121, Pretoria; phone +27123420984. Head of mission: Dr. Andria Mandroso. Plus 2…
Head of mission: Dr. Andria Mandroso, Ambassador (as listed in the diplomatic list of Zimbabwe, 23 Nov 2024)
Also accredited to: Mozambique, Zimbabwe
Head of mission: L C Voca, Vice-Consul (as of 2015)
Head of mission: J D Fox, Honorary Consul (as of 2015)
Madagascar is an appealing destination for some South Africans, thanks to its rich biodiversity and unique cultural heritage. Although its global tourist arrivals are modest, there has been a growing interest in recent years, suggesting it is becoming increasingly attractive to a segment of the 60 million South Africans.
Madagascar is generally considered a safe destination for tourists, particularly when compared to South Africa. According to the Global Peace Index, Madagascar ranks 43rd out of 160 countries, while South Africa is ranked 125th. In terms of crime statistics, South Africa has a notably high murder rate of 41.9 per 100,000 people, whereas specific murder rates for Madagascar are not available. The Global Organized Crime Index also highlights significant differences: Madagascar scores better in several categories, such as mafia groups (4.0 vs. 7.0), crime networks (5.0 vs. 7.0), and drug trafficking, where Madagascar has lower scores for cocaine (2.5 vs. 5.5) and synthetic drugs (2.0 vs. 8.5). Overall, while no destination is without risk, tourists from South Africa may find Madagascar to be a safer option for travel.