Madagascar: an undiscovered paradise of lemurs, baobabs, tropical beaches and mountains for naturalists and adventurers.
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A Madagascar safari trip offers a completely unique experience. For starters; there are no game drives! Instead, you explore the island’s extraordinary biodiversity on foot, following forest trails in search of lemurs, orchids, chameleons, and more.
Lemurs are the lure for most visitors, with nine-tenths of the world’s endangered lemurs only found on Madagascar. But that’s not the only drawcard.
Over 5% of the world’s biodiversity is found on this one vast island, including six species of baobab tree and the world’s smallest primate. So it’s a paradise for nature lovers and a dream for adventurous travellers seeking something truly original.
A Madagascar trip suits the more adventurous and curious traveller. Yet it also boasts some of the most unspoilt beaches in the Indian Ocean. Thus the classic combination of ‘bush and beach’ is definitely on the cards here!
Why Visit Madagascar?Madagascar is like no other place on earth. This pint-sized ‘continent’ is neither Africa nor Asia. It broke away from Gondwanaland 165 million years ago — essentially a giant Noah’s Ark of biodiversity, sailing away to the east. The result? This isolation led to a separate evolution of flora and fauna found nowhere else on earth. So this unique island is an incredibly exciting wildlife destination: a paradise for safari visitors
This pint-sized continent is home to:
Our Madagascar tours are usually private tailor-made holidays. We design flexible itineraries that reflect your interests, fitness level, and timeframe. (We don’t run group tours.) Check out our sub-regions below for more on each of the eight areas.
Guests often explore one or two wildlife areas such as:
Most end with a few days unwinding on Madagascar’s tropical beaches — perhaps Nosy Be, one of the northern islands, or the idyllic Île Sainte-Marie.
If you have more time, you can add on:
For more ideas, see our article on Madagascar's attractions: Top 10 Reasons to Visit Madagascar.
We have sample tours, which can be customised to suit many.
Easy Madagascar for 1st-timers?
Lemurs & Beach - Combines only two centres with a Tana stay-over night.
Short on Time, or want to cut down on driving?
Simpler Road trips
2-3 centre road trips which allow you to explore more of the country
Andasibe, Northern Madagascar & Nosy Be
Longer Road trips for Seasoned travellers?
Rainforests, Mountains & Beaches of Madagascar
Eastern Rainforest to Ile Sainte Marie
Exploring Madagascar’s national parks means walking forest trails, sometimes for several hours and often through hilly terrain. It’s certainly not high-altitude trekking, but a reasonable level of mobility and fitness is recommended.
Accommodation ranges from simple hotels and country lodges to deluxe beach resorts. Standards are improving, especially along the coast, but part of Madagascar’s appeal is its rustic charm. If you only want a beach resort, then there is plenty of choice. If you want to explore inland, then some accommodation may be simpler than you’d ideally want.
A Madagascar holiday isn’t for everyone — and that’s part of its charm. This is a destination for:
If you need luxury at every turn or expect things to unfold exactly as described, Madagascar might not be your ideal fit. However, if you have a spirit of adventure or are amused by the unexpected. If you are willing to accept some irritations and some simple hotels along the way, then Madagascar is a fascinating destination.
Whether you’re dreaming of baobab forests, lemurs leaping through the rainforest, or barefoot luxury by the beach — we’ll design a Madagascar tour that fits your pace, passions, and preferences.
Tell us your travel style, dates, and wish-list — and we’ll do the rest.
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