Antananarivo Tours in Fall

Fantastic trip! As with most trips, a good guide makes all the difference and Charles was one of the best we've had. He's on top of everything, is very knowledgeable about the culture, history and wildlife of Madagascar. We traveled at the end of August and it is quite chilly and sometimes rainy in the highlands, so bring warm clothes! The second half of the trip was in the lowlands and was much warmer, we were wearing t-shirts and shorts and spending time in the pool.

Fantastic trip! Charles was among the best guides we have ever had - knowledgable about the culture and wildlife, organized, a great communicator, and incredibly patient. We saw 18 different lemur species! Our group of 10 was fun and easy-going. Madagascar is a beautiful country with fascinating history and culture. In the winter months (June, July, August), bring warm layers! We were happy to have rain pants and rain jackets. A headlamp or flashlight and hiking boots are musts.

Fabulous trip. Highlights were hearing and see the Indri and Sifakas, walking through the rainforests. The Explore Guide, the drivers and all the local guides were amazing, really helpful and could spot the smallest insect from a distance! Some days are long travel days, and early starts - but that suited me fine. Great trip. Highly recommend.

This trip was one of the best I have been one. It was a truly amazing, albeit sobering experience. I felt humbled and privileged to be in Madagascar. I loved every minute of it.

Excellent tour with Charles as superb guide. Probably best for the more experienced travellers as there are some long drives on very poor roads. Expect a wide range of hotels from luxury to arriving in towns where there is no power/water at the hotel due to hydro-power shortage. Food generally a lot better than expected. The whole group had norovirus whilst there despite all of us being careful, so be prepared and take some wet-wipes. We saw 14 types of lemur and seeing the ring-tailed lemurs so close (1m away) was a highlight, along with a 1200 year old baobab tree. The trip notes do not state anything about allowance for tips to the driver and assistant driver as they are not in the main tripping allowance. Suggest add £40-50 total for these two. Madagascar is one of the ten poorest countries in the world and most people are living in very poor conditions, with no power, lighting or running water. In the dry south, people were begging for water, so best to arrange with guide to buy extra water bottles before you get there to distribute on the road side. Everybody was very friendly and welcoming. So if you want a unique experience, well worth considering this trip.

The trip was amazing. You hike in parks to fine lemurs, chameleons, bugs, etc. It’s really exciting and fun to encounter them up close. Guide Charles (Naina) provided superior service. 11 of 12 felt ill at some point and Charles took care of us. Some who were slower were assisted by Charles. This is a full on itinerary with many early morning starts, long, bumpy drives, as described. Some hotels were luxurious and some were basic but you are in Madagascar—that’s what it is so don’t complain. Driver M. skillfully got us through the country with assistant David (smiley) graciously assisting with everything. You need a strong constitution but the trip is well worth it.