Cast adrift from the planet’s other land masses nearly 90 million years ago, Madagascar—just off the east coast of Africa—is one of the earth’s last frontiers, and an irresistible destination for adventurers and wildlife enthusiasts.
The country’s long isolation from the rest of the world has created an evolutionary workshop where you’ll encounter many species found nowhere else: 80% of Madagascar’s wildlife is endemic!
We’ve created several itineraries that get you to the best locations in Madagascar. Our expert Wilderness Travel guides, all skilled professionals who know this unique island as home, are adept at finding the best places to see wildlife. They bring you an insider’s insights and access to Malagasy culture. We invite you to join us for a once-in-a-lifetime adventure!
Madagascar's remote reserves are renowned for endemic biodiversity. See Ranomafana and Isalo Nat'l Parks, and Andasibe Reserve, home to indri lemurs.
Natural history and wildlife tour in Madagascar introduces you to "dancing" sifaka lemurs at Andasibe, Berenty, Ankarana, and Amber Mt. Nat'l Parks.
Experience the exotic wildlife of Madagascar on your own Private Journey with exclusive accommodations, private flights, and top-notch guides.
On this expedition cruise, discover the sea turtle sanctuary at Aldabra Atoll in the Seychelles, contour the coasts of Madagascar and South Africa, and visit famed reserves abounding in wildlife.
The three-foot-tall indri lemurs, whose Malagasy name is babakoto, or “Father of Man,” are renowned treetop acrobats whose eerie “songs” carry for miles as one troop calls another to establish their territories.
Read more about Andasibe National ParkFrom its weird and wonderful wildlife—including ring-tailed lemurs and spectacularly colorful chameleons—to otherworldly landscapes of baobabs and the spiny forest, to the rich cultural blend created by influences from Indonesia, Malaysia, and the African mainland, Madagascar is a visual delight.
Read more about “A Photographer’s Paradise”Learn about the country’s unique environmental challenges in Andasibe. We’ll meet our guide’s son, who has been involved with reforestation for eight years, and a local man who has worked as a seed collector for 20 years. You’ll have an opportunity to plant a seedling, supporting local conservation efforts.
An enchanting blend of French, Indonesian, and African influences, traditional Malagasy cuisine is delicious, and we’ll be sure you sample the best of it. We visit a market to see ingredients ranging from golden-hued turmeric to fragrant local vanilla, and even have a cooking class right in the kitchen of a popular restaurant.
These fantastic spiky karst formations create a spectacular landscape in Ankarana, which is an important refuge for the distinctive crowned lemur and the small insect-eating songbirds that forage together here in bands. (Tsingy translates to English as Where one cannot walk barefoot.)
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One of Madagascar’s most biodiverse hotspots—with 75 species of birds, 25 species of mammals, 35 species of frogs, and 40 species of butterflies—Amber Mountain is known for abundant waterfalls, crystal-clear crater lakes, huge bird’s nest ferns, and the world’s smallest chameleon.
*Magical Madagascar trip
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pre-trip extension
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Tour a sustainable women’s weaving cooperative, travel to a traditional fishing village by outrigger canoe, and visit an inspiring school founded by a Malagasy couple that is now teaching 380 children ages 4-16.
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See an iconic site in the perfect light. We’ll visit this photogenic area for several days, with opportunities to view it both at sunrise and during the afternoon “golden hour.”
*Madagascar: Off the Beaten Path
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Our Africa specialists are your single point of contact and will be happy to answer any questions about our trips, help you choose the journey that’s right for you, and assist with any extensions you may be interested in. They even have great advice on what to pack! You’ll be in good hands, from the time of your first call to your departure on this adventure of a lifetime.
