I flew from Toronto to Antananarivo via Kenya Airways. They now have a 1213 hour direct flight direct from New York to Nairobi and it was full both times I have taken it. I was thinking to arrive in Nosy Be, but for whatever reason the flights were much more expensive. So I am in Antanarivo for 4 days to rest up, get some money changed, etc.

I have purchased a bus ticket to Tamatave and will go there tomorrow using Cotisse Transport. Cost of the bus trip was 45,000 Ariary (US$12) will and will take approximately 11 hours.