Why Madagascar - Destination Guide
Madagascar: An Island Continent
The fourth-largest island on Earth split from Africa 180 million years ago - and evolved into the most singular destination your clients will ever see.
The Story
90% of It Exists Nowhere Else
112 lemur species found nowhere else. Over 300 bird species - more than 100 endemic. 11,000+ endemic plants. 167 protected areas and 27 national parks, from razor-limestone Tsingy to primary rainforest and 3,000+ miles of pristine coastline.
And the people: 18 tribes weaving African and Asian cultures into something found only here. Madagascar is not a beach destination with wildlife attached - it is the eighth continent, and it rewards the travelers who reach it.
Five Regions
East Coast
Rainforests, Masoala, lush and wet (~150 in. of rain)
Tsaratanana Massif
Home to Maromokotro, the island’s highest point at 2,876 m
Central Highlands
Terraced rice valleys, red-brick villages, living tribal culture
West Coast
Baobabs, Tsingy de Bemaraha, drier savanna landscapes
Southwest
Spiny forest, Isalo sandstone, arid dramatic scenery
Madagascar - the land of endemism
Safe hands, always.
Certified guides, maintained fleet, backup accommodation and transport, medical evacuation protocols and a named 24/7 duty manager. Your clients travel wild - and covered.
Our operational standards →Endemic Wildlife
Faces Found Nowhere Else
Practical Facts
Know Before They Go
When to Travel
Best April–December. Hot/wet November–March; cyclone season December–March.
Visas
Visas on arrival for all nationalities - 10, 30, 60 or 90 days. Passport valid 6+ months.
Getting There
Ethiopian, Air France, Emirates, Turkish Airlines, Kenya Airways, Air Mauritius, Neos, Corsair Fly, South African Airlink, Ewa Air.
Currency
Malagasy Ariary (MGA); EUR and USD often accepted.
Health
Yellow fever certificate if arriving from endemic areas; Hep A, typhoid and malaria prophylaxis recommended.
On the Ground
Hotel check-in 12:00–14:00 / out 10:00–12:00. Flights: domestic 2h, international 3–4h before departure. Malagasy, French and English official.