About this trip
Fourteen days across Madagascar's national parks, coastline and towns, built around finding the island's wildlife, especially its lemurs, in the places they actually live.
You'll walk through tropical rainforest on guided day hikes, spend time on white-sand beaches, and pass through Antananarivo and Antsirabe, where French colonial influence shows in the architecture and street layout. There's also time built in to meet local communities and get a sense of everyday Malagasy life, not just the wildlife.
The roads here are rough and the driving days are long, so this isn't a trip for people who need everything to run smoothly. It suits travellers who are happy to trade comfort for access to places most tourists don't reach.
What you'll do
- Guided day walks through national parks in search of lemurs and other wildlife
- Time on white-sand beaches with free time for whale watching or walking
- Wander the French-influenced streets of Antananarivo and Antsirabe
- Meet local communities and learn about day-to-day Malagasy life
- Explore tropical rainforest habitats on foot
- Roads in Madagascar are poor and unmaintained, so expect long, bumpy driving days and pack patience
- Some accommodation is basic, without wi-fi or air conditioning
- Day walks can be hot, humid and physically demanding — bring sturdy hiking shoes and a good level of fitness
Worth it if you're after genuine wildlife encounters and can handle basic conditions. Think twice if you need comfort, reliable facilities, or predictable daily schedules.
- Wildlife viewing is exceptional; most travellers saw all hoped-for species plus chameleons, lemurs, and rare animals in near-Galápagos conditions.
- Guides Bruno, Mamy Mampiandra, and Barnabus are genuinely outstanding—knowledgeable, attentive, and go far beyond job scope to solve problems.
- Hotels are genuinely rough: broken lights, no hot water, minimal toilet paper, no WiFi, no card payments. Budget £25–30 per night reality.
- Long driving days are unavoidable due to poor road conditions; download podcasts and audiobooks to cope with 8–10 hour stretches.
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Departing in Aug is cheapest — from £2,445, about 38% below the priciest month (Oct).
Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Antananarivo · 21 Aug – 22 Aug
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