The eighth continent — an island that drifted away from Africa 165 million years ago and evolved a world unto itself. Lemurs, baobabs, and the tsingy.
100+ species of lemur, all endemic. Indri sing like whales, ring-tails sunbathe in family circles, sifakas dance sideways across clearings.
Massive Adansonia grandidieri silhouettes against sunset near Morondava. One of nature’s great photographic compositions.
Razor-sharp limestone pinnacle forest, traversable only via cables and bridges. UNESCO. Otherworldly.
Not just lemurs — chameleons, geckos, baobabs (6 of 8 species), tenrecs, fossas. Madagascar is a separate evolutionary experiment.
Humpback whales calve off this east-coast island Jul–Sep. Boat-based whale watching, occasional swimming with them.
Northwest coast island — white sand, snorkelling, slower pace. The classic safari-and-beach extension.
Dry season, accessible roads, all parks open. Jun–Sep brings humpback whales to Sainte-Marie. Oct is peak for reptiles and frogs.
Lush, warming, fewer guests. Wet season starts late in the month — some routes get muddy.
Cyclone season. Roads wash out. Many lodges close. Not a sensible window.
100+ endemic species. Sing, dance, leap — pure Madagascar.
Avenue of the Baobabs at sunset — one of nature’s great compositions.
Razor limestone forest. Cables, bridges, UNESCO.
Indri lemurs sing like whales. Easy day trip from Tana.
Rainforest park — primates, reptiles, hot springs.
East coast island. Humpback whales Jul–Sep. Pirate history.
Northwest beach island. The safari-and-beach extension.
Half the world’s species are Malagasy. Some smaller than a fingernail.
Our 14-day guided tour: lemurs, baobabs, rainforest reserves, plus a Nosy Be beach finish. 8–10 guests, fixed July–August departure.
Photographic itineraries, whale-watching add-ons, family trips, honeymoon escapes — all custom-built by our Madagascar specialist.
And from India 88 million years ago. The wildlife has been evolving in isolation ever since — which is why most species exist nowhere else.
They never made it across the Mozambique Channel. Lemurs evolved to fill the primate niche. The fossa — a small carnivore — fills the predator role.
Madagascar produces 80% of the world’s vanilla. The traditional spice trade still funds much of the island’s economy.
Our group tour is the easiest way in. Returnees usually want the whales, the tsingy, or a private photographic expedition. We'd love to design it.