Experience the magic of enchanting wildlife in a tropical island paradise. Bespoke holidays in Madagascar encapsulate a range of different experiences all in one fascinating destination.

Why travel to Madagascar

This beguiling island is bursting with untamed jungle, diverse wildlife, captivating scenery and beautiful beaches.  There is no doubt that you will have a unique experience here, with most of the wildlife being endemic to this fascinating island.

In the East, you can experience the rainforests of Andasibe & Mantadia, home to the endangered Indri, the largest member of the lemur family, known for its distinctive and haunting wailing call.

In the south, hike through the canyons and lunar landscapes of Isalo National Park, formed in the Jurassic age with a variety of species including the famous Ring-Tailed lemur.

Morondova situated on the west coast is the gateway to the famed ‘Avenue of the Baobabs’.  These ancient trees tower over the terrain and offer otherworldly silhouettes at sunrise and sunset.  The surrounding area of Kirindy Forest to the north, gives you the chance to see the unique UNESCO World Heritage site of Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park featuring impressive ‘tsingy’ peaks and spiny ‘forest’ of limestone needles, where rare species of amphibians, reptiles and lemurs can be found.

The breathtaking coast of the northwest offers private islands lapped by turquoise seas, and the chance to escape the world surrounded by remote beaches, lush rainforests mangroves and endemic flora and fauna.

This rugged coastline offers outstanding snorkelling and diving, and the perfect place to not only relax and unwind after your adventures, but the opportunity to explore wild islands by speedboat.

 

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KEY FACTS

CURRENCY

Malagasy Ariary

LANGUAGE

Malagasy + French

TIME ZONE

GMT +03:00

TIPPING

10%

PEAK TIME

April - October

USEFUL PHRASES

Good morning – Manao ahoana ianao!
Welcome (to greet someone) – Tonga soa e!
Hello my friend – faly miarahaba anao ra-namana
How are you? (friendly) – fahasalamana?
Lemur - Komba
Hello - Salama
Softly, softly or slowly slowly - Mora Mora
Superstition (which there are many) - Fadi

WETTEST MONTH

January to March, the cyclone season hits

Tailor-Made Madagascar Itineraries

Below are suggestions for the kind of Madagascan holiday you might have. Your bespoke travel itinerary will be personalised to you, so it perfectly matches the kind of trip that you want to experience. 

Ideal Length: 11 days

Madagascar: Land of Lemurs

This is a tailor-made adventure through one of the world’s most otherworldly destinations; a place where rainforest meets reef, and ancient baobabs tower above landscapes found nowhere else on Earth.   

From £31,950pp From $43,195pp

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SUSTAINABILITY

We believe travel is precious

The world has transformed dramatically since cazenove+loyd was founded in 1993. On every trip we take, we wonder how that destination will look in another 30 years. We are passionate about our destinations and understand that it has become more important than ever to conserve their wildlife, habitats and communities for future generations.

 

Madagascar

Our Destination Expert’s top tip

Madagascar has really opened up in recent years, gone is the necessity of long drives on bumping roads, and in are charter flights making so much more of the country accessible.

 

Melissa Kirby

Specialises in

Africa + Indian Ocean
Lemur Fact

Madagascar is home to the most species of lemurs in the world, with over 100 different species found on the island. Lemurs are unique primates that are found nowhere else on Earth.

 

Did you know?

Madagascar is also home to the baobab plant, a strange and iconic plant that is found nowhere else in the world. Baobab plants can live for thousands of years and can grow to be very large.

 

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What our clients say
My trip to Madagascar, a place I had dreamt of visiting as a child was organised to perfection. I saw indris, ring-tailed lemurs, dancing sifakas, a pygmy lemur curled in a tree, rocky sandstone escarpments, primeval and spiny forests alongside pristine beaches. The diversity was incredible and I can never thank c+l enough for arranging this breathtaking experience.
What our clients say
I would recommend this package unconditionally. The itinerary c+l planned was perfect. The lodges were all outstanding in comfort and service. Our Ultimate guide was superb - extremely knowledgeable in all areas, excellent driver and a pleasure to be with for 10 days. We were obliged to cancel our tour last year; c+l rebooked everything for this year, avoiding cancellation fees.

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