Madagascar was amazing! Such a great country to visit where one moment you're in the mountains, the next on a beach or a bustling city or in the rainforest searching for a wide range of wildlife.
Our World Expeditions trip to Madagascar was phenomenal. Our guide, Lola, briefed us daily on the following day’s schedule, was flexible when we wanted to stop or didn’t, and was friendly and personable and helpful the entire time despite long days of driving. The activities and hikes planned were wonderful, and we saw all the animals in the wild that we had wanted to see when we first started planning this trip. It was really nice to not have to deal with any logistics presence since we only had a few weeks to see the country. Our luggage was lost by Air France on the way to Madagascar, and Lola and World Expeditions worked hard to track it down and arrange to have it driven all the way to our camp in the southern part of the island when it was finally located three days later, despite the courier wanting to leave it by the side of the road 2 hours away from the camp!
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Camping, Tent
Age Range
18-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Antananarivo, Antsirabe, Ranomaf
Antananarivo, Antsirabe, Ranomafana, Andringitra National Park, Isalo National Park, Toliara, Tsiroanomandidy, Bongolava Massif, Ankavandra, Manambolo River, Bekopaka, Bemaraha, Kirindy Forest, Morondava
Our Culture and Wildlife of Madagascar tour was terrific. We thoroughly enjoyed our day and night walks to see lemurs, chameleons and more. We also experienced many aspects of the local culture, and we especially enjoyed the coastal lakes area of the Pangalanes, a tropical paradise. Our guide was informative and keen, and our accomodation was very comfortable.
Armand is the best tour leader we've ever had. The Lost Continent itinerary is very good, and Armand did an excellent job of keeping us on schedule without ever making us feel rushed. He answered all of our questions and taught us many things about Madagascar. I cannot say enough about the quality of his work and his obvious enjoyment of his job. He made a good experience great!
I thought it might be useful to give a little more info about the walking on this trip as I was very concerned I had bitten off more than I could chew.
I am nearly 73, fit , for my age, woman. Used to walking but I live in Essex so am not used to hills!
I have walked in Vietnam and Georgia in the past 18 months however this trip was much more of a challenge because of altitude and heat. I was the oldest in the group of 11 with the youngest at 22(!)
Whilst three of the group reached the peak a good hour ahead and two turned back the rest of us all succeeded. It was challenging however if I can do it others can!! Very tough on knees and my advice is to get your cardio up to scratch and go for it!
Overall a fantastic trip with excellent walking, very basic camping, great food and Hery a wonderful, caring guide.
What a great trip we had and have nothing but praise for this tour operator and how our Guide Lova and our driver Deva looked after us. We had so much fun with them. Accommodation and food was all good. Vehicle was good and managed those terrible roads really well. The National Parks are something and the local guides that were chosen there were excellent. We were given lots of chances to walk and explore the villages and anything of interest along the highway.
I recommend this trip for anyone who seeks true adventure and wants an immersive experience, you're going to love this. I was very happy with our guide Barnabus, most pleasant and engaging. The Madagascar tour provided access to wonderful scenery and ample opportunities to connect to people. I won't sugarcoat it, there are a couple of challenging days with long bumpy rides but the destinations were always worth it. The days spent traveling by boat were fantastic. So glad I signed on for it and really enjoyed the small group I was traveling with.
I really enjoyed this tour, it gives a very good overview of the country, culture, National Parks, everyday life, etc. We used a minibus all the way through and it worked very well. The local tour leader was outstanding.
ABOUT THIS TRIP
Embark on a journey through Madagascar, starting in the capital city of Antananarivo. Explore the lush rainforests of Andasibe, home to the enchanting indri lemurs, before venturing to the artisan town of Antsirabe. Continue your adventure in Ranomafana National Park, known for its diverse wildlife, and marvel at the otherworldly landscapes of Isalo National Park. Relax on the coastal shores of Ifaty, offering the perfect balance between beach bliss and nature exploration. Conclude your voyage back in Antananarivo, departing with cherished memories of Madagascar's remarkable biodiversity, stunning landscapes, and vibrant culture.
Ready to go wild… really wild? Then join us in Madagascar to explore the east and rarely visited north of the island. Guided by tour leaders expertly tuned to the island’s wildlife, we hike through animal-rich national parks, marvel at tsingy stone forests, and end in the tropical paradise of Nosy Be. Expect oodles of wildlife – bouncing lemurs, camouflaged chameleons and colourful marine life – and an adventure found nowhere else on Earth.
