Unique Madagascar

Madagascar, the fourth largest island in the world, offers the best experience of adventure like no other.

We journey on largely quiet roads through a landscape of dramatic highland plains, unique rock formations and natural swimming pools.

We pause to visit the lush chain of rainforest in the Ranomafana National Park with deep canyons and huge waterfalls. Apart from its natural treasures, the nation is also rich in culture and the many ethnic groups with fascinating traditions contribute to the melting-pot that is Madagascar.

Our tour is rewarded by a day to relax on the idyllic white sand beach of Ifaty on the coast, scattered with palms and protected by an offshore coral reef. Madagascar is one of the world's poorest countries and a degree of flexibility and improvisation is required at times. The tourist infrastructure in Madagascar is still new and some services are limited. It is not unusual for there to be changes to accommodation or internal flights and for this reason, the order of the itinerary (but not the content) may sometimes have to be changed. However, what tourism does exist is of a pleasantly good standard and you may be impressed by the level of services in some of the places we stay.

Trip Highlights • Lush agricultural land of the north with paddy fields and fruit orchards • Ambositra, the arts and crafts capital of Madagascar • Andasibe National Park, the unique place to observe the largest lemur Indri Indri • Isalo National Park, with its amazing rock formations, and natural swimming holes • Dense rainforest and cascading falls of Ranomafana National Park • White sand beaches of the fisherman's village of Ifaty • Local village