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Madagascar Tours & Safari Packages
There is no other place like Madagascar. That might sound like brochure talk, but it is true. Madagascar is unique. Of roughly 200,000 known animal species found in Madagascar, 150,000 are endemic, meaning they occur nowhere else in the world. The same applies to the island’s weird and wonderful flora. How this incredible biodiversity came about is much up for debate. But there is nothing debatable about the sense of wonder one experiences when setting foot on this magnificently intriguing country, often referred to as the eighth continent.
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12-Day Luxury Madagascar Tour
$27,572 pp (USD)
Madagascar: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Resort
You Visit: Antananarivo (Start), Andasibe-Mantadia NP, Nosy Ankao, Antananarivo (End)
Wayfairer Travel
4.8/5 – 174 Reviews
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18-Day Baobab Avenue-Kirindy-Tsingy -Isalo-Ranomafana
$2,970 pp (USD)
Madagascar: Private tourBudgetLodge & Hotel
You Visit: Antananarivo (Start), Antsirabe (City), Morondava (Town), Bekopaka (Town), Bemaraha NP, Belo sur Mer (Town & Beach), Morombe (Town), Ambatomilo (Village), Salary Bay (Beach), Ifaty (Town & Beach), Isalo NP, Ranomafana NP, Antananarivo (End)
Soul Of Madagascar Tours
4.9/5 – 33 Reviews
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16-Day A Journey Through Madagascar's Diverse Landscapes
$2,692 pp (USD)
Madagascar: Private tour
Mid-range Camping & LodgeYou Visit: Antananarivo (Start), Ankafobe, Antsirabe (City), Miandrivazo (Town), Morondava (Town), Fianarantsoa (City), Ranohira (Town), Isalo NP, Ambalavao (City), Ranomafana NP, Antananarivo (End)
Malagasya Travel
4.8/5 – 17 Reviews
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12-Day Madagascar 1000 Views Tour
$3,960 pp (USD)
Madagascar: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & HotelYou Visit: Antananarivo (Start), Andasibe-Mantadia NP, Andasibe-Mantadia NP, Antsirabe (City), Ranomafana NP, Isalo NP, Isalo NP, Ifaty (Town & Beach), Antananarivo (End)
Safari With Us
4.9/5 – 239 Reviews
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18-Day Wild Madagascar
$3,585 pp (USD)
Madagascar: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & HotelYou Visit: Antananarivo (Start), Morondava (Town), Bekopaka (Town), Bemaraha NP, Kirindy Forest, Andasibe-Mantadia NP, Palmarium Reserve, Mahambo (Town), Nosy Boraha, Antananarivo (End)
Madagascar Natural Tours
5.0/5 – 7 Reviews
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15-Day Betsy, Our Signature Tour
$4,287 pp (USD)
Madagascar: Private tour
Mid-range Camping & LodgeYou Visit: Antananarivo (Start), Antsirabe (City), Ranomafana NP, Ambalavao (City), Andringitra NP, Ranohira (Town), Isalo NP, Ifaty (Town & Beach), Antananarivo (End)
261 Exp
5.0/5 – 5 Reviews
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5-Day Wildlife Andasibe
$660 pp (USD)
Madagascar: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & HotelYou Visit: Antananarivo (Start), Andasibe-Mantadia NP, Antananarivo (End)
Nofy Travel and Tours Madagascar
5.0/5 – 2 Reviews
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4-Day Budget Tour to Tsingy Bemaraha, Kirindy, Baobab
$1,033 pp (USD)
Madagascar: Private tourBudgetHotel
You Visit: Morondava (Start), Bemaraha NP, Kirindy Forest, Morondava (End)
Friendly Tour Guide Mada
5.0/5 – 2 Reviews
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8-Day Trekking - in the Ridges and Canyons of Isalo
$1,107 pp (USD)
Madagascar: Private tourBudgetCamping & Guest House
You Visit: Antananarivo (Start), Antsirabe (City), Fianarantsoa (City), Ranohira (Town), Isalo NP, Ambositra (City), Antananarivo (End)
Go Travel Madagascar
5.0/5 – 1 Reviews
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12-Day Andasibe - Palmarium - Sainte Marie
$1,921 pp (USD)
Madagascar: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & HotelYou Visit: Antananarivo (Start), Andasibe-Mantadia NP, Analamazaotra NP, Palmarium Reserve, Mahambo (Town), Nosy Boraha, Ivato Airport (Antananarivo), Antananarivo (End)
Mi Travel Agency
5.0/5 – 3 Reviews
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8-Day Trip from Antananarivo to Tsingy & Morondava
$1,836 to $2,008 pp (USD)
Madagascar: Private tour
Mid-range HotelYou Visit: Antananarivo (Start), Miandrivazo (Town), Morondava (Town), Allee Des Baobabs (Highlight), Bemaraha NP, Antsirabe (City), Ampefy (Village), Antananarivo (End)
Explorer MDG
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7-Day Exploring Madagascar
$2,640 pp (USD)
Madagascar: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & HotelYou Visit: Antananarivo (Start), Analamazaotra NP, Palmarium Reserve, Toamasina (Town), Antananarivo (End)
Tourgy Tourz
4.9/5 – 32 Reviews
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18-Day Where Africa Meets Asia
$2,291 pp (USD)
Madagascar: Shared tour (max 4 people per vehicle)
Mid-range Lodge & HotelYou Visit: Antananarivo (Start), Antsirabe (City), Miandrivazo (Town), Kirindy Forest, Bemaraha NP, Morondava (Town), Manja (Town), Ifaty (Town & Beach), Isalo NP, Ranomafana NP, Andasibe-Mantadia NP, Antananarivo (End)
Island Continent Tours
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6-Day Best of Madagascar Wildlife Tour
$2,593 pp (USD)
Madagascar: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Guest HouseYou Visit: Antananarivo (Start), Andasibe-Mantadia NP, Perinet SR, Antananarivo (End)
Wayfairer Travel
4.8/5 – 174 Reviews
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4-Day Wildlife Luxury
$1,434 pp (USD)
Madagascar: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Hotel
You Visit: Antananarivo (Start), Andasibe-Mantadia NP, Antananarivo (End)
Soul Of Madagascar Tours
4.9/5 – 33 Reviews
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15-Day From the Highlands to Heavenly Beach
$3,172 pp (USD)
Madagascar: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Guest HouseYou Visit: Antananarivo (Start), Ankafobe Reserve, Antsirabe (City), Fianarantsoa (City), Isalo NP, Ambalavao (City), Nosy Be, Antananarivo (End)
Malagasya Travel
4.8/5 – 17 Reviews
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8-Day Aye Aye and Blue Lagoon
$2,275 to $2,433 pp (USD)
Madagascar: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & ResortYou Visit: Antananarivo (Start), Andasibe-Mantadia NP, Palmarium Reserve, Mahambo (Town), Nosy Boraha, Antananarivo (End)
261 Exp
5.0/5 – 5 Reviews
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4-Day Wildlife Discovery
$579 pp (USD)
Madagascar: Shared tour (max 10 people per vehicle)
Mid-range HotelYou Visit: Antananarivo (Start), Andasibe-Mantadia NP, Antananarivo (End)
Madagascar Natural Tours
5.0/5 – 7 Reviews
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12-Day The Beauty of the North of Madagascar
$1,950 pp (USD)
Madagascar: Shared tour (max 20 people per vehicle)
Mid-range Lodge & HotelYou Visit: Antananarivo (Start), Antsiranana (City), Joffreville (Town), Amber Mountain NP, Ankarana SR, Nosy Be, Nosy Iranja, Nosy Be (End)
Go Travel Madagascar
5.0/5 – 1 Reviews
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5-Day Nosy Be Island Tour
$1,100 pp (USD)
Madagascar: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)
Mid-range HotelYou Visit: Nosy Be (Start), Nosy Komba, Nosy Iranja, Lokobe NP, Nosy Be (End)
Friendly Tour Guide Mada
5.0/5 – 2 Reviews
6 Questions About Madagascar Tours
Answered by
Ariadne van Zandbergen
Ariadne is a renowned Africa expert and photographer. She and her husband form a team who write and update many guidebooks, including the ‘Insight Guide to Madagascar’. She also contributes to travel and environmental magazines and tourist brochures.› More about Ariadne
6 Questions About Madagascar Tours
Why should I go to Madagascar?
“There are many good reasons to go to Madagascar. The immense tropical island of Madagascar is a special destination. For some people it’s the idyllic white sandy beaches and turquoise waters that are the main attractions. Others are lured by the fascinating animal world. There are cuddly lemurs, chameleons ranging from tiny to huge, slinky fossas, leaf-tailed geckos (the ultimate masters of camouflage), and much more. The wildlife is protected in a network of about 50 parks and reserves. These natural places are as diverse as the animals that live in them. Habitats range from pristine rainforest to dry spiny forest, dominated by the weird-looking octopus trees. Then there are oddities, such as the serrated limestone formations known as tsingy, and picture-perfect landmarks, such as the Avenue of the Baobabs.”
1Where should I go on a Madagascar trip?
“Madagascar is a very big island and there is a surprising number of places to visit. When going on a road trip, you’ll probably need to choose between highlights of the north or the south. You can’t really do it all in one tour. If you incorporate one or more flights, your options to mix and match increase. Most tours start in Antananarivo. A popular tour takes you to Andasibe-Mantadia National Park, the best place to see the world’s largest lemur, the indri. From there you follow the N7 south, spending time in Ranomafana National Park to see a large variety of lemurs and reptiles, and Isalo National Park for some hiking in spectacular sandstone formations. The tour ends on the west coast at Toliara or Ifaty, which are great places to relax on the beach. Highlights of the north include the rainforest of Amber Mountain National Park with its waterfalls, crater lakes and abundance of chameleons. Ankarana Special Reserve with its tsingy landscapes is another not-to-be-missed destination up north. Both parks can be visited from Madagascar’s most popular beach destination, Nosy Be. A great bush-and-beach combo is a tour combining time in two properties run as all-inclusive bush lodges: Mandrare River Camp at Ifotaka Community Forest and Manafiafy Lodge at Sainte Luce reserve. You’ll be spoiled for choice of guided activities on this tour. There’s lemur watching, night walks, cultural tours, whale watching, kayaking and much more.”
2How long do I need in Madagascar?
“Unless you’re mainly going on a beach holiday in Madagascar, you’ll ideally need at least 12 days to visit some of the highlights. Many roads are in bad condition and the driving time between parks is often long. You might have to overnight in small towns along the way. Luckily, this is never wasted time. You’ll learn about the traditional cultures and the many crafts and arts the Malagasy people are known for. To take in the main highlights of the north and the south of the country, you’ll need about 20 days, even when making use of a couple of domestic flights. With limited time available, a return trip from the capital city, Antananarivo, to Andasibe-Mantadia NP is a great option. The driving time each way is around five hours, and you can see a lot on a 4-day tour to this popular park. You’ll have a chance to see different lemur species and a variety of reptiles and amphibians. A night walk is a great opportunity to see some nocturnal species. This tour is a great introduction to Madagascar or a possible stopover on an Africa trip of a lifetime covering highlights of different countries.”
3What is the best time of the year for a Madagascar safari?
“Madagascar can be visited at any time of the year. However, the wettest months of January, February and March are perhaps best avoided. September to November is a lovely time for a beach holiday, but the cool, dry months from May to October are better for hiking. The coldest months aren’t ideal to see some animals. Therefore, the best wildlife-viewing months are the shoulder months of April, May, October and November. These months are warm enough for all animals to be active, but it’s not too wet. Having said all this, you have to keep in mind that there are wide regional variations. The east of the island sees the most rain, so avoiding the peak of the Wet season is more important here than in drier parts of the country.”
4Do I need to be physically fit for a Madagascar safari?
“As all wildlife viewing in Madagascar is done on foot, you will need to have a reasonable level of fitness for a safari on the island. The rainforest parks tend to be wet and the paths can be very muddy and slippery. Walking in the dry parks in the southeast of the country is usually easier. There are different trails with different lengths and difficulties available in all the parks. Even the short trails are very rewarding and give great opportunities to see lemurs and other wildlife. There are also many sanctuaries and private reserves in the country where it is sometimes possible to see animals within the immediate vicinity of the lodge. So, while you’ll get the most out of a Madagascar safari with a level of fitness allowing you to take on some of the longer hikes, you can in fact see a lot without having to walk very far. However fit you are, it is important to come well prepared with good shoes, a hat and rain gear. A walking stick can also come in handy to keep you steady on slippery slopes.”
5How much will this tour cost?
“There are many variables determining the price of a Madagascar tour. However, as a guideline, you can expect a 12-day mid-range package to start at around US$2,000 per person. The level of accommodations is a big factor. Taking a few local flights can save valuable time otherwise spent driving long distances, but it also increases the overall cost. Another variable is the choice between a private or group tour. Spending time on the beach is usually cheaper than moving around on tour. Taking all these variables into account makes for a wide range of prices.”
6Madagascar Holiday Reviews
Anthony is a photographer and writer for travel magazines and Lonely Planet, including the guides to Kenya and Botswana & Namibia.
Madagascar: land of lemurs
Often referred to as the ‘Eighth Continent’, Madagascar is epic in scale, a unique world that I love for its wildness, vast tracts of wilderness, and wildlife. Separated from Africa for millions of years, its wildlife is found nowhere...
Philip is an acclaimed travel writer and author of many guidebooks, including the Bradt guides to Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya and South Africa.
A world apart
Madagascar is, in a word, strange. Mind-bogglingly so, in certain respects. The world’s fourth-largest island, it is sometimes referred to as the Eighth Continent on account of its unique biodiversity and high level of endemism. Home to...
Wonderful Wildlife!
I thought my trip to Madagascar was amazing. I went for 2 weeks with Natural Habitat Adventures in the Summer of 2013. We saw 21 species of lemurs, an endless number of birds, with many endemics, and lots of chameleons. Our accommodations...
Great place for close ecounters with wildlife
We had a 8 days trip to Madagascar in November 2019. We spend the time on east cost of the island - Andasibe & Palmarium Reserve. The wildlife was very good - lemurs are close and provide excelent opportunites for photography. Birds in...
The smile island
Go to Madagascar for the smiles!
They have nothing but they are all smiling and friendly.
Hotel of quality with ready good food, this is the secret destination where you have to go to enjoy meeting peoples.
Madagascar : country of landscape and light !
Wildlife is unique and amazing, sceneries are exceptionnal ! Wheater, let's say : hot in september , accomodations are at the opposite : you can get high level comfort as well poor with sanitaries very very ... simple (forget hot water !). ...