Madagascar
The Eighth Continent
Isolated for millions of years, Madagascar evolved into a world found nowhere else on Earth — towering baobab avenues, spiny forests, and lemurs found in no other country. For agents seeking something beyond the classic East African safari, Madagascar offers a genuinely different continent within a continent.
National Parks
Andasibe-Mantadia National Park
The most accessible rainforest reserve from Antananarivo — home to the indri, the largest living lemur species.
Ranomafana National Park
One of Madagascar's most biodiverse and most-visited parks — around 20 lemur species, including the golden bamboo lemur discovered here in 1986.
Isalo National Park
Dramatic sandstone canyons and rock formations in the island's south, with natural swimming pools along the trails.
Animal Encounters
- • Lemur species found nowhere else on Earth
- • Endemic reptiles and chameleons
- • Coastal and marine wildlife
Unique Activities
- • Baobab Avenue and iconic landscape photography
- • Coastal exploration
- • Village and community visits
Permits & Pricing
Permit prices and regulations change — the figures above reflect our most recent confirmation and are always re-verified before we issue a quote.
Permits
National park & reserve entrance fees
Madagascar National Parks charges per-park entrance and mandatory local guide fees rather than a single tracking permit system. Fees vary by reserve and length of visit — we confirm and build these into every proposal so operators see the all-in cost up front.
Best Time to Visit
April–November (dry season) offers the most reliable trail access across the island's reserves. September–November also aligns with lemur birthing season in several parks.
Getting There
Ivato International Airport (Antananarivo) is the main gateway. Madagascar's reserves are spread across a large island with limited road infrastructure, so we typically combine internal flights with road transfers depending on the circuit.
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Trip Planning FAQ
How is a Madagascar trip different from a classic East Africa safari?
Madagascar is about rainforest and dry-forest trekking for endemic wildlife — lemurs, chameleons, and baobabs — rather than open-plains game drives. Expect more walking and a slower, nature-focused pace.
How many days do we need, given how spread out the island is?
A minimum of 8–10 days lets clients cover 2–3 regions (for example Andasibe-Mantadia, the Avenue of the Baobabs near Morondava, and a coastal stop) without over-scheduling internal flights and long road transfers.
Can Madagascar be combined with mainland East Africa?
Yes, though it's best treated as a distinct leg rather than a quick add-on — most connections route through Nairobi or Addis Ababa, so we typically build it as its own 8+ day chapter within a longer multi-country itinerary.
When is the best time to see lemurs?
April–November (dry season) offers the most reliable trail access, and September–November aligns with lemur birthing season in several parks.