Madagascar
Wild, weird and wonderful
Separated from the African continent by hundreds of kilometres of sea, and 165 million years of evolution, Madagascar’s plants and animals include some of the most peculiar life forms on the planet. The national parks see only a handful of visitors a year and are teeming with dancing lemurs, aye-ayes, fossas (a cat-like predator), rare birds, colourful chameleons, frogs, lizards, butterflies and a host of weird and wonderful insects and plants – a staggering 80% of which are only found on this island.
As the fourth largest island in the world, Madagascar has distinct climatic zones including mountains, semi-deserts, rainforests, sandy beaches and archipelagos of coral. The landscapes are extraordinarily diverse, and you’ll find limestone karsts, dramatic canyons, rolling hills of lush rice paddies, steamy jungles and spiny forests all hosting their own unique ecosystems. The famous ‘Avenue of Baobabs’ is a real emblem of Malagasy flora since six of eight existing baobab species are found only on the island. The Malagasy people are unfailingly polite and friendly, and the 18 different ethnic groups are as fascinating and unique as the country itself.
Madagascar is an absolute haven for nature lovers, adventurists and keen zoologists.
You will love
- Lemurs, aye-ayes and fossas
- Impressive rare orchids & endemic bottle shaped baobabs
- Mountains, forests, beaches and reefs.
- Virtually no tourists
- Untrodden territory – an adventure!
- Kaleidoscope of chameleons
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Unforgettable experiences in Madagascar
Stalk lemurs in the jungle
Stalk lemurs in the jungle
Every one of the 100 or so species of Lemur are found in Madagascar alone. These captivating but, sadly, critically endangered primates live in different pockets of forest throughout the island. Listen to the incredible calls of t...
Kick back on the paradise island of Nosy Be
Kick back on the paradise island of Nosy Be
Madagascar’s premier beach destination - Nosy Be (which means “big island” in Malagasy) has a year-round tropical climate. Its white sandy beaches and turquoise seas are the perfect place to unwind after a busy adventure thr...
Walk the ‘Avenue of baobabs’
Walk the ‘Avenue of baobabs’
The 6-endemic species of baobabs in Madagascar are among the most striking trees found anywhere on the planet. Perhaps the best place to admire these towering giants is in the Spiny Forest in western Madagascar. Here, around 30 im...
A selection of our favourite places to stay in Madagascar
Manafiafy Beach & Rainforest Lodge – South East Coast Madagascar
Mandrare River Camp – South East Coast Madagascar
Anjajavy le Lodge – Anjajavy Peninsula
Vakona Forest Lodge – Andasibe
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