Beach near Sambava, Madagascar

Sambava Travel Guide

Madagascar

Sambava is a town of 31,522 people in north-eastern Madagascar. It follows Madagascar time and is served by Sambava Airport (SVB), the local airport for air arrivals.

Sambava has a warm tropical setting, but there are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres of the town. Travellers looking specifically for a named beach should check locations beyond this immediate area.

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Local time

31,522

Population

5,453 miles away

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Pays in MGA

Plug type Type C & Type D & Type E & Type J & Type K (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 117

Dial code +261

Tipping: Tipping is appreciated for good service in Madagascar, but not always expected. It's becoming more common in tourist areas.

Best time to visit Sambava

Jan

30°24

Feb

30°22

Mar

29°27

Apr

29°24

May

28°20

Jun

27°14

Jul

26°15

Aug

26°14

Sep

27°16

Oct

29°11

Nov

30°17

Dec

29°24

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Things to do in Sambava

  1. Alliance française de Sambava

    cultural center

    3 km

  2. WCI Sambava

    christian place of worship

    2.8 km

  3. Ekar Catholique Antanifotsy II Sambava

    christian place of worship

    4.5 km

Getting there

Sambava Airport · 0 km

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