Madagascar holidays 2023 & 2024
One of the many species of tree frog in Madagascar
There’s no question that Madagascar’s main draw is its wildlife. Splitting off from the rest of the world millions of years ago, it evolved its own array of species that you’ll find nowhere else on Earth. After visiting this large island and exploring its habitats, our specialists have become captivated by its rich ecosystem. They’ll plan your holiday to Madagascar using their first-hand experiences.
Madagascar’s national parks and reserves ensure the protection of its unique inhabitants. Walking through deciduous forests and rainforests, you might hear the haunting call of an indri (the largest species of lemur), see a chameleon blending into its surroundings, or encounter the island’s only predator, the fox-like fossa. Our Madagascar specialists can also plan your trip around seeing migratory humpback whales, or so you can experience local culture with a riverboat cruise past tiny villages.
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Suggested tours for Madagascar
These tours give you a starting point for what your holiday to Madagascar could entail. Treat them as inspiration, as each trip is created uniquely for you.
Suggested activities for Madagascar
Whatever your interests, our specialists will build activities into your trip that connect to how you want to experience Madagascar.
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Whale Watching ![Whale watching, Ile Sainte Marie, Madagascar]()
Whale Watching
Île Sainte-MarieWhale Watching
In June, humpback whales come from the waters of the South Pole to the Ste Marie Channel, not far off the coast. The channel is protected by the East coast of Madagascar and by Sainte-Marie, ideal for whales who come to breed and calve.
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Moramba Bay Boat Trip ![Avenue of the Baobabs, Morondava]()
Moramba Bay Boat Trip
Anjajavy Private Nature ReserveMoramba Bay Boat Trip
The boat heads north up the coast which is deserted save one or two fishing villages and two private houses. The rest of the coastline is wild and untouched with beaches covered in ghost crabs, tiny coves with white sand, islands covered in lush vegetation and tall baobab trees and rocky outcrops where you may see the Madagascar fish eagle.
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Anjajavy Nature Reserve Walks ![Lovebirds in Anjajavy Private Nature Reserve]()
Anjajavy Nature Reserve Walks
Anjajavy Private Nature ReserveAnjajavy Nature Reserve Walks
There are a number of marked trails that vary in length. Paths lead you to points of interest including huge baobab trees, fishing villages, tsingy, mangrove swamps, caves and more. Your guide will explain the medicinal use of plants and help you spot birds, chameleons, lemurs and more.
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Best time to visit
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Madagascar in pictures
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![Chameleon, Amber Mountain National Park (Montagne D'Ambre), Madagascar]()
See chameleons in Amber Mountain National Park -
![diademed sifaka, Andasibe-Mantadia National Park, Madagascar]()
Spot lemurs in Andasibe National Park -
![Whale watching, Ile Sainte Marie, Madagascar]()
Go whale-watching off the coast of Île Sainte-Marie -
![Fody birds in Madagascar]()
Enjoy a spot of birding -
![Beach at Jardin Vanille, Nosy Komba]()
Relax on pristine beaches -
![Tomato frog in Masoala]()
Discover chameleons and frogs -
![The forest canopy]()
Walk in the rainforest -
![Snorkeling in Madagascar]()
Go snorkelling to discover diverse marine life
Our expert guides to travelling in Madagascar
Written by our specialists from the viewpoint of their own travels, these guides will help you decide on the shape of your own trip to Madagascar. Aiming to inspire and inform, we share our recommendations for how to appreciate Madagascar at its best.
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![My travels in Madagascar]()
My travels in Madagascar
Our short video on Madagascar gives a flavour of what to expect in a country where plants and animals have evolved in relative isolation over millions of years.
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Family holidays in Madagascar ![Indri, Andasibe]()
Family holidays in Madagascar
Family holidays in Madagascar
Thanks to a DreamWorks film of the same name, Madagascar proves a popular choice for many children. As the animals found here are no threat to humans, you and your family are safe to explore the endless parks on foot, in search of local wildlife.
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Honeymoons in Madagascar ![Masoala Beach, Madagascar]()
Honeymoons in Madagascar
Honeymoons in Madagascar
Home to unique wildlife, dense rainforest and beautiful white sand beaches, Madagascar has something for the most discerning honeymooners. Add to this small, boutique hotels and great food, and your Audley tailor-made honeymoon to Madagascar won't disappoint.
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What to do in Madagascar: our highlights guide ![Chameleon, Madagascar]()
What to do in Madagascar: our highlights guide
What to do in Madagascar: our highlights guide
On a Madagascar holiday you’ll see wildlife found nowhere else on Earth. Trek through rainforests teeming with lemurs, chameleons and exotic birds, swim and snorkel with marine life or explore the island’s culture on a riverboat cruise. Africa specialist James shares his ideas.
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Madagascar’s wildlife: A quirk of evolution ![Fossa, Madagascar]()
Madagascar’s wildlife: A quirk of evolution
Madagascar’s wildlife: A quirk of evolution
Madagascar’s forests shelter so many endemic wildlife species that visiting is like arriving on another planet. Following your guide through the trees, Indris cry overhead while chameleons lie perfectly camouflaged in the undergrowth. Africa specialist Andrew shares his wildlife experiences.
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