Madagascar is a photographer's dream. Bring plenty of film. Camera stores carry color print and black-and-white films but not slides. Bring spare batteries for your camera.

Many people, especially children, will ask you to take their picture, even if they never see the results. A Polaroid camera would be handy if you wanted to give back the picture on the spot. However, there are also many people, especially older persons in the countryside, who do not want their picture taken; some might even shy away if they see you aiming a camera at them. It is best and more polite to ask their permission first.