There’s no question that Madagascar’s main draw is its wildlife. Splitting off from the rest of the world millions of years ago, it evolved its own array of species that you’ll find nowhere else on Earth. After visiting this large island and exploring its habitats, our specialists have become captivated by its rich ecosystem. They’ll plan your vacation to Madagascar using their first-hand experiences.
Madagascar’s national parks and reserves ensure the protection of its unique inhabitants. Walking through deciduous forests and rainforests, you might hear the haunting call of an indri (the largest species of lemur), see a chameleon blending into its surroundings, or encounter the island’s only predator, the fox-like fossa. Our Madagascar specialists can also plan your trip around seeing migratory humpback whales, or so you can experience local culture with a riverboat cruise past tiny villages.
Suggested itineraries for Madagascar
These itineraries give you a starting point for what your trip to Madagascar could entail. They cover routes we've found work particularly well and feature some of our favorite places to stay. Treat them as inspiration, as each trip is created uniquely for you.
Hidden Madagascar Honeymoon
Madagascar family adventure
Madagascar's southern national parks
Madagascar rainforest & island escape
Rivers and wildlife of Western Madagascar
Luxury Madagascar tour
Rainforests & beaches of Northern Madagascar
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Our expert guides to traveling in Madagascar
Written by our specialists from the viewpoint of their own travels, these guides will help you decide on the shape of your own trip to Madagascar. Aiming to inspire and inform, we share our recommendations for how to appreciate Madagascar at its best.
My travels in Madagascar
Our short video on Madagascar gives a flavor of what to expect in a country where plants and animals have evolved in relative isolation over millions of years.
What to do in Madagascar: our highlights guide
On a Madagascar vacation you’ll see wildlife found nowhere else on Earth. Trek through rainforests teeming with lemurs, chameleons and exotic birds, swim and snorkel with marine life or explore the island’s culture on a riverboat cruise. Africa specialist James shares his ideas.
Family vacations in Madagascar
Thanks to a Dreamworks film of the same name, Madagascar proves a popular choice for many children. As the animals found here are no threat to humans, you and your family are safe to explore the endless parks on foot, in search of local wildlife.
Honeymoons in Madagascar
Home to unique wildlife, dense rainforest and beautiful white sand beaches, Madagascar has something for the most discerning honeymooners. Add to this small, boutique hotels and great food, and your Audley tailor-made honeymoon to Madagascar won't disappoint.
Madagascar’s wildlife: A quirk of evolution
Madagascar’s forests shelter so many endemic wildlife species that visiting is like arriving on another planet. Following your guide through the trees, Indris cry overhead while chameleons lie perfectly camouflaged in the undergrowth. Africa specialist Andrew shares his wildlife experiences.
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