Rides
Antananarivo to Toamasina Highway
Madagascar, officially known as the Republic of Madagascar, is an island nation in the Indian Ocean made up of the main island and several smaller surrounding islands. Located off Africa’s southeastern coast, it’s the world’s fourth-largest island, the second-largest island country, and ranks 46th in size overall. Its capital and biggest city is Antananarivo.
Requirements
| Carnet de Passage | no requirements |
| Insurance | no requirements |
| International driving permit | require IDP 1968 |
| Travel Visa | no requirements, 90 days per calendar year |
Riding in Madagascar.
You need understandable documents.
The police can require the immediate presentation of all driving documents by the roadside, including license, logbook, and insurance, is common in most jurisdictions. If you cannot these documents in a language that the police can understand, there is a likelihood of having your bike impounded.
As a tip, it is to laminate all of your key documents or otherwise waterproof them. It is also highly recommended to scan all your original documents and email them to an easily accessible email address.
It is also worth printing off the Constat Amiable D’accident Automobile, which is used across numerous and other countries (the downloadable one on our website has English as well as French).
Speed limits.
Urban areas 31MPH (50 kph) or 50MPH (80 kph) – check signage
In rural areas and on highways, there’s no national speed limit, but local governments have the authority to set and adjust their own speed limits.
The Antananarivo–Toamasina Toll Highway will feature a consistent speed limit of 75MPG (120 kph) along its entire route.
Please note, this page was correct when written in November 2025.