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168 Available Tour Excursions in Madagascar
Gaze up at the awe-inspiring baobabs of the famous Baobab Avenue, watch lemur families jumping through trees, ramble through river crossings by 4wd on local ferry, cross by suspension bridge and scale the unique Big Tsingy limestone spires. The most unforgettable adventures, all in one 3 day tour with knowledgeable and experienced local guide and private driver. Welcome to Madagascar!
Price: $1,682.05
Duration: 72 hours
Welcome to Madagascar with Travelia Safari! At Travelia Safari, we take pride in delivering exceptional service tailored to your needs. Our flexibility sets us apart, we offer private tours at unbeatable prices, ensuring a personalized experience. Our licensed and accredited guides are experts in their field, providing deep insights and enriching encounters throughout your journey. Private Tour Policy: - Your tour remains private for bookings of two or more people (e.g., couples or friends). No additional guests will join your group. - If you book solo and another individual books the same tour on the same date, you will share transport and activities but enjoy separate accommodations (no shared rooms). Please note that this tour requires a roundtrip domestic flight at your expense as follows: - Day 2: Antananarivo - Morondava - Day 6: Morondava - Antananarivo Please visit the Madagascar Airlines website https://madagascarairlines.com/ to make your reservation.
Price: $2,402.93
Duration: 168 hours
Embark on an unforgettable 3-day adventure to Andasibe Analamazaotra National Park, where you'll immerse yourself in Madagascar's stunning biodiversity. Over the journey, explore the lush rainforests that are home to the iconic Indri lemurs, known for their distinctive calls, as well as a variety of other unique wildlife. Enjoy guided hikes through the park's scenic trails, where you'll encounter vibrant plant species and endemic birds, and experience the thrill of a night walk to spot nocturnal creatures. This tour offers a perfect blend of nature, wildlife observation, and the opportunity to connect with Madagascar's rich ecosystem, making it an ideal getaway for nature enthusiasts and families alike.
Price: $1,100.91
Duration: 72 hours
"It is a twelve day's circuit for visiting all the natural parks and reserves on the south route of Madagascar without forgetting the culture and the handicraft that illustrate the identity of a country. Tana - Antsirabe: The semi- precious stone cuttings and lakes. Ambositra: Visits of workshops of sculptured wood and marquetry as well. The mountains which surround that country are in different forms and they seem to constitute a rampart to protect it. Ranomafana and Isalo National Park
Price: $3,424.17
Duration: 168-360 hours
This is a long day of driving, and, unlike other operators, we are realistic about the timing. You really do need to leave early in the morning to see the lemurs still active. But, if you do not have time to overnight, it is the only way to see wild lemurs within driving distance of Antananarivo. Our team are specialist English-speaking driver / guides, who travel with English-speaking clients all year. Once you arrive in Andasibe, the visit will totally absorb you in the amazing nature of Madagascar until your return to Antananarivo. Schedule of tour: 05:30 depart Antananarivo 09:30 enter Analamazaotra National Park (2.5 hour visit) 12:00 transfer to Vakona Hotel to visit Lemurs Island 13:00 lunch at Vakona Restaurant (menu of the day) (if available - may be substituted for a different restaurant, or, a picnic) food only, no drinks included. 14:00 transfer to Moramanga to Peyrieras Reserve 15:00 leave Peyrieras to return to Tana 19:00 arrive at your hotel in Antananarivo
Price: $288.35
Duration: 14 hours
Begin your journey with an up-close encounter with Madagascar's famous lemurs at the private Lemurs Park, then delve into the region's regal history at the Queen's Palace. Capture stunning photos of the city's picturesque skyline before finding solace at the serene Anosy Lake. Conclude your tour with a visit to local artisan markets, where you can browse unique handmade souvenirs and immerse yourself in the vibrant spirit of Antananarivo. This tour is perfect for travelers who want to experience the very best of the city, from its enchanting wildlife to its rich cultural heritage.
Price: $192.23
Duration: 8 hours
A naturalistic experience inside one of the last primitive forests of Madagascar. Lokobe in the Malagasy language means many colors and they are precisely those that the tour will allow you to admire. Centuries-old plants, cute lemurs, giant turtles, reptiles and much more ...... in an uncontaminated context of suggestive beauty,
Price: $102.12
Duration: 6-7 hours
Explore the incredible Nosy Iranja and Nosy Antsoha for a perfect mix between fairytale sea ️ and enchanted forests. The exploration adventure is made unique thanks to our knowledgeable and friendly guides like Gerald, Claudio and Frank, who will show you around Madagascar and share interesting stories about the culture and history of the places you will visit. Our guides speak Italian, English, French, Spanish and more! The food you will taste will be prepared in compliance with hygiene standards and will taste fantastic thanks to the local, fresh products we use.
Price: $104.53
Duration: 7 hours
RN7 is a private guided itinerary in Madagascar. It presents a combination of sightseeing, nature walks and cultural discovery, see Madagascar in 13 days. The tour starts in the chillier Asian part of the island, in Antananarivo, ending in the African part of it, in Toliara. Along 960 km of tar road, the landscape will be changing every day. RN7 will take you along terraced highlands, dramatic mountains, dry savannah, impressive baobab trees and exotic thorny forests, ending nicely on a beautiful beach with turquoise waters. The scenery along the way is truly spectacular. The RN7 is an excellent choice for families travelling with children, for a group of friends or couples who like active holidays. The program includes accommodation at small rustic hotels with comfort and charm. This road trip can also start the other way around, In Toliara, finishing in the capital. We can tailor this itinerary to suit your plans by changing the length of the trip or the order of activities.
Price: $3,932.74
Duration: 288 hours
Explore the must-sees in Madagascar with professional English-speaking driver guides and private air-conditioned vehicles. You will be guided to visit Antananarivo, Andasibe, Antsirabe, Ranomafana, Isalo and Ifaty. This all-inclusive private tour will present you with a hassle-free journey.
Price: $3,637.00
Duration: 336 hours
Ampefy is a beautiful village situated at 120 km west of Antananarivo. It is one of the most appreciated place to spend the week end for people from the city and for tourist. The famous Itasy lake, the Lily waterfall, the Ilot de la vierge and the Geyser of Amparaky are the main attraction sites that you will visit. Schedule of the tour : Day 1 : 07:30 : Pick-up and start drive west to Ampefy 10:30 : Arrive at the Geyser of Analavory. 11:30 : Leave the Geyser to join Ampefy village. 12:15 : Arrival at the hotel, check-in and lunch 14:30 : Drive to Lily waterfall 18:00 : Back to the hotel, dinner and overnight. Day 2 : 07:30 : Embarque in a dugout canoe, crossing itasy lake. 08:45 : Arrival at Ilot de la Vierge 09:30 : Get picked-up by car, drive back to Tana. 12:00 : Arrival at Lemurs Park then lunch. 14:00 : Start visit at Lemurs Park. 15:30 : Leave Lemurs Park. 17:00 : Transfert to the hotel. END OF THE PROGRAM
Price: $474.21
Duration: 48 hours
Trip Highlights • Lush agricultural land of the north with paddy fields and fruit orchards • Antsirabe, the arts and crafts capital of Madagascar • Tsingy National Park, with its amazing limestone formations, • Local villages and ethnical groups • Crossing of the Tsiribihina River • Baobab Avenue • Culture immersion • Sacred Baobab and the iconic Baobab Avenue • Culture immersion • The City and the beautiful beaches of Morondava. • Baobabs • Scenic African landscapes • Splendid landscapes of the high plateau • The chance to see lemurs in their natural habitat
Price: $4,793.84
Duration: 264 hours
This day tour to Mantasoa Lake is packed with adventure and Discovery. ITINERARY PLAN: 7:30 AM: TANA - MAROZEVO PREPTILES PARK Depart Antananarivo for a scenic 2-hour drive to Marozevo village via Rn2. Admire the landscape view on route. 9:30 AM:GUIDED VISIT AT REPTILES PARK Discover Madagascar’s endemic reptile species, including the largest chameleon and some of the rarest geckos and more. 12:30 PM: MANTASOA LACK - NOSY SOA PARK Freshen up at a restaurant, then enjoy a 1-hour motorboat ride on Mantasoa Lake to a private park of Nosy soa. 1:30 PM: GUIDED VISIT AT NOSY SOA PARK. Guided tour of Nosy Soa Park, exploring its biodiversity and conservation efforts. Here you can have fun with lemurs species, include the Ring Tails. 4:00 PM:MANTASOA - ANTANANARIVO After Nosy soa park, ride back via the lake to Mantasoa lodge .Begin the drive back to the city, reflecting on the day’s experiences and enjoying the scenic route. Aproxi 6:30 PM: Arrive in Antananarivo, concluding the tour.
Price: $240.29
Duration: 10 hours
Perks of this trek: 3 days in the province of Ambohimahamasina, climbing the sacred mountain of Ambondrombe, considered as the very last sanctuary of the wandering souls of the Malagasy people. This tour combines the adventure and an authentic connection with the local population. Picking this circuit also means contributing to the protection of the rainforest, the sensitization of the locals but the improvements of their living standards.
Price: $372.45
Duration: 72 hours
We especially designed this expedition for great explorers. You’ll enter uncharted mountain ranges and conquer some of the highest peaks of the Great Island. It is sport of course, but nothing too technical, and a good shape must come with a good state of mind as well. TOUR HIGLIGHT - The Andringitra Park - The Tsaranoro Valley and its great cliffs (800m vertical) - Many species of Lemurs
Price: $2,330.84
Duration: 312 hours
Get ready for an unforgettable 3-day journey through Nosy Be—no need to travel to mainland Madagascar! Experience vibrant culture, wild nature, and crystal-clear waters. Day 1: Private guided city tour Grand Bazar de Nosy Be: Explore a lively market with tropical fruits, spices, crafts, and local delicacies. Banyan Sacred Tree: Visit a 200-year-old sacred site for the Sakalava people. Cascade de Nosy Be: Discover a hidden sacred waterfall. Mont Passot: Enjoy panoramic views of volcanic crater lakes at sunset. Day 2: Private Lokobe National Park tour with pirogue ride Ambatozavary Village: Visit a peaceful fishing village amid mangroves and hills. Lokobe Strict Reserve: Explore pristine rainforest with black lemurs and chameleons. Day 3: Shared group snorkeling tour—choose one island: Nosy Sakatia: Snorkel with giant sea turtles and visit the fishing village. Nosy Iranja: Relax on serene beaches. Nosy Komba & Nosy Tany Kely: Discover vibrant marine life and island culture.
Price: $354.43
Duration: 72 hours
Discovery and practice of kitesurfing in the best spots in the North of Magasacar. In optimal conditions and a magnificent environment.
Price: $420.51
Duration: 120 hours
Set off on an unforgettable adventure in Madagascar’s wild west, a complete tour combining classified natural wonders and authentic cultural encounters. Explore the majestic Tsingy of Bemaraha, these spectacular UNESCO stone cathedrals, before immersing yourself in local life on a soothing canoe descent down the Tsiribihina River, between waterfalls and isolated villages. The highlight will be the magical sunset show at the mythical Baobab Alley, one of the most famous in the world. Complete this unique experience on the white sandy beaches of the Mozambique Canal, near Morondava. Book this exceptional trip for a perfect blend of adventure, raw nature and living traditions, ideal for safari and ecotourism lovers.
Price: $3,544.32
Duration: 360 hours
Key Info for Visitors
- Currency: MGA
- Languages: Malagasy, French, English
- Climate: Tropical
- Timezone: Indian/Antananarivo
- Population: Approximately 29 million people
- Best Time to Visit: best time to visit is during the dry season (April to November).
- Visa Requirements Visitors from many countries require a visa to enter Madagascar. Citizens of the US, EU, and UK can obtain a visa on arrival at the airport or apply for an e-visa online before travel. Visa-free access is limited to a few countries. Typical requirements include a valid passport, proof of onward travel, and sometimes proof of accommodation and sufficient funds.
About Madagascar
Madagascar is a unique island nation off the southeast coast of Africa, renowned for its extraordinary biodiversity and rich cultural heritage. It is the world’s fourth largest island and home to thousands of species of plants and animals that exist nowhere else, making it a paradise for nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts. The island’s landscapes range from lush rainforests and spiny deserts to pristine beaches and dramatic limestone formations called tsingy. Visitors are drawn to Madagascar for its rare wildlife encounters, especially with lemurs, as well as its vibrant Malagasy culture and traditions. Adventure travelers can explore national parks, hike through diverse ecosystems, and dive in coral reefs. The island’s blend of African, Asian, and French influences creates a unique cultural tapestry reflected in its language, cuisine, and festivals. Madagascar offers an off-the-beaten-path travel experience with opportunities for eco-tourism, cultural immersion, and discovery of some of the world’s most extraordinary natural wonders.
Madagascar Tours & Experiences
- Top Attractions: 1. Avenue of the Baobabs – A striking dirt road lined with ancient, towering baobab trees, iconic to Madagascar’s landscape. 2. Andasibe-Mantadia National Park – Famous for its population of indri lemurs and rich rainforest biodiversity. 3. Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park – A UNESCO World Heritage site known for its dramatic limestone karst formations and unique wildlife. 4. Nosy Be – A popular island destination with beautiful beaches, snorkeling, and diving opportunities. 5. Ranomafana National Park – A lush rainforest park known for its hot springs and diverse species of lemurs and birds.
- Duration Range: Half-day or Full-day
- Group Size: Small groups (up to 15 people)
- Difficulty Level: Beginner to Advanced
- Recommended For: The best time to visit is during the dry season (April to November). Pack lightweight clothing, rain gear, insect repellent, and sturdy shoes. Respect local customs and dress modestly in rural areas. Stay vigilant against petty theft and avoid isolated areas at night. Use cash in local currency as card acceptance is limited. Learn basic Malagasy or French phrases to enhance interactions.
Average Tour Price: $80
Lowest Price Tour: $45
Highest Price Tour: $220
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Top Attractions
1. Avenue of the Baobabs – A striking dirt road lined with ancient, towering baobab trees, iconic to Madagascar’s landscape. 2. Andasibe-Mantadia National Park – Famous for its population of indri lemurs and rich rainforest biodiversity. 3. Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park – A UNESCO World Heritage site known for its dramatic limestone karst formations and unique wildlife. 4. Nosy Be – A popular island destination with beautiful beaches, snorkeling, and diving opportunities. 5. Ranomafana National Park – A lush rainforest park known for its hot springs and diverse species of lemurs and birds.
Popular Activities
Visitors can enjoy wildlife watching, especially lemur spotting, hiking through rainforests and limestone formations, snorkeling and diving in coral reefs, cultural tours to experience Malagasy traditions, and boat trips to explore coastal islands. Adventure activities include trekking, bird watching, and exploring remote villages for authentic cultural experiences.
Frequently Asked Questions
Local Food & Cuisine
Malagasy cuisine features rice as a staple, often served with flavorful meat, fish, or vegetable dishes. Signature dishes include romazava (a meat and greens stew), ravitoto (pork with cassava leaves), and zebu steak. Street food such as samosas and mofo gasy (rice cakes) are popular. Dining customs emphasize sharing meals with family and community. Noteworthy restaurants include La Varangue in Antananarivo for a refined experience and local markets for authentic street food.
Getting Around
Madagascar is accessible by international flights mainly to Antananarivo. Local transport includes taxis, bush taxis (shared minibuses), and rental cars. Roads outside major cities can be rough and slow. Domestic flights connect some regions. Travelers should plan for longer travel times and consider guided tours for remote areas. Costs vary, with taxis affordable in cities but car rentals and domestic flights more expensive.
Travel Tips
The best time to visit is during the dry season (April to November). Pack lightweight clothing, rain gear, insect repellent, and sturdy shoes. Respect local customs and dress modestly in rural areas. Stay vigilant against petty theft and avoid isolated areas at night. Use cash in local currency as card acceptance is limited. Learn basic Malagasy or French phrases to enhance interactions.
Culture & Customs
Malagasy culture values hospitality, family, and respect for ancestors. Social customs include polite greetings and removing shoes before entering homes. Important festivals include Famadihana (the turning of the bones) and Independence Day celebrations. Visitors should show respect for local traditions and avoid public displays of affection. Gift-giving and sharing food are common gestures of goodwill.
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