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Madagascar Tours & Holiday
Experience the extraordinary wildlife and one-of-a-kind landscapes of Madagascar with our expertly guided small group tours.
Madagascar split from mainland Africa millions of years ago, creating a unique island home to over 100 lemur species, thousands of endemic plants, ancient baobabs, and landscapes ranging from lush rainforests and limestone pinnacles to semi-deserts and white sand beaches. For wildlife enthusiasts, it is quite simply one of the most rewarding destinations on the planet. Our guide to when to visit Madagascar can help you plan your timing.
Beyond its wildlife, Madagascar’s people are equally fascinating — over 18 ethnic groups with African, Arab, and Indian heritage create a culture rich in tradition and warm hospitality. Despite its growing popularity, the island remains largely untouched by mass tourism.
Madagascar offers something genuinely different — an island where evolution took its own path. Our small group tours keep things intimate with a maximum of just 12 travellers, giving you real experiences like trekking through rainforest for the critically endangered Silky Sifaka, walking among razor-sharp limestone pinnacles, and hearing the indri’s haunting call at dawn. For a deeper insight into what makes this destination so special, you can also read about the unique experience of travelling in Madagascar and how the journey unfolds across its diverse landscapes.
Our Madagascar Tour Packages
Head west from Antananarivo to the UNESCO-listed Tsingy de Bemaraha and Kirindy Reserve, home to the elusive fossa. Travel the coastal track from Morondava to Tulear through baobab-lined scenery, meeting the Mikea — a remote bee-hunting tribe. Finish with the spectacular Tsaranoro Valley and the Zafimaniry woodcarving communities. Many of these feature in our top places to visit in Madagascar.
18-Day Madagascar – Northern Explorer
Fly north to Sambava, Madagascar’s vanilla capital, before trekking into Marojejy National Park for the critically endangered Silky Sifaka. Continue to Daraina Reserve for the rare Golden Crowned Lemur, explore the Tsingy of Ankarana, and visit Amber Mountain’s lush forests. The route takes in Diego Suarez’s stunning three bays before ending at Ankarafantsika National Park. Ideal if you’re planning a solo trip to Madagascar.
18-Day Secrets of Madagascar
Start at Andasibe National Park for the indri — the largest lemur species — then fly west to Kirindy Reserve and the extraordinary Tsingy de Bemaraha. Head south through Ranomafana’s rainforests, home to the rare golden bamboo lemur, and Isalo’s sandstone canyons before finishing at Ifaty beach on the Mozambique Channel. Optional extensions include the Mikea Forest, Anjozorobe, or the Pangalanes Canal. For budgeting, see our Madagascar trip cost breakdown.
What to see on our Madagascar Group Tours
Discover incredible endemic flora and fauna
Search for different lemur species
Travel off the beaten track to the incredible Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park
Marvel at ancient majestic Baobab trees
Explore diverse landscapes from the rainforest of Ranomafana to the semi desert of Isalo
Spend time on the beautiful Mozambique Channel at Ifaty
See the incredible Indri lemur at Andasibe National Park and hear its haunting call
For a closer look at what a full itinerary involves, explore our detailed Madagascar journey of discovery guide.
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Yes, Madagascar is known for its exceptionally warm and welcoming people. The Malagasy are often described as some of the friendliest locals in Africa, and the island's laid-back pace of life means visitors are greeted with genuine curiosity and hospitality. While tourism infrastructure is still developing outside major towns, that's part of the charm — you're experiencing a place that hasn't been shaped by mass tourism. Travelling with an experienced guide, as you would on our small group tours, makes navigating local customs and rural areas easy and rewarding.
The best time to visit Madagascar is during the dry season from April to October, when temperatures are comfortable, roads are more accessible, and wildlife is easier to spot. September and October are particularly good for lemur sightings as many species are more active. The wet season (November to March) brings heavy rainfall, especially to the east coast, and some roads — particularly to remote areas like Tsingy de Bemaraha — can become impassable. If whale watching at Ifaty interests you, humpbacks are typically seen between July and September.
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