Travel and transport agencies Madagascar

What does Makila mean? Well, it is the name of the traditional stick of the Basque shepherds, in other words their indispensable companion on the road. If Sylvie Pons, the director of Makila, chose this name, it's so that her agency can become your travel companion, advancing with you step by step, the one you can rely on in complete confidence. Specializing in tailor-made itineraries and off the beaten track, Makila Voyages offers you a whole range of trips in East Africa, Southern Africa, Indian Ocean, Asia, Latin America and North America

The diving specialist could only be from Marseilles! From the Indo-Pacific pool  to the Caribbean, via the Indian Ocean and the Red Sea, AMV conceives cruises and stays to discover the most famous spots of diving in the world. The agency also receptions you at the airport, prepares your plane ticket, your transfer in ferry and the hotel. More than 200 offers in nearly 40 countries.

For more than twenty years, Anne-Rose Travel has been making her experience available to travellers. This agency is a specialist in Greece. Among its offers, all-inclusive stays in the Ionian Islands or trips combining several islands.

Fun & Fly - Sport Away offers a wide range of activities for wave lovers! Surfing, windsurfing, kitesurfing and stand-up paddling: 4 different types of water sports available in different packages. Whether you are a beginner or an expert, a family or a group of enthusiasts, in search of a party or in search of unusual discoveries, you will find here the trip that suits you to one of the many destinations available: from Corsica to Martinique, including Brazil, Turkey or Venezuela, many solutions are offered, to suit all budgets.

For this agency, specialized in navigation, everything started in 1992 with the renting of sailing boats, then the company RiverandBoat was founded, for river cruising in boats without a license, on the canals and rivers of France and Europe. Today, Filovent is widely open to pleasure boating.

Retired from the French army, Yves came back to live with his family in his native town. Passionate, dynamic, hyperactive, full of ideas, this very young retiree offers a whole range of activities (hiking, climbing, quad or motorcycle rides, surfing...) and excursions in the region. With his wife Alison, a coach, they are passionate about travel. They both speak English, French and Malagasy. Yves loves adventure and you will be in good hands to live it and discover this part of the island that he particularly likes.

Ranomafana has about fifty official local guides. They are the ones who will make the visit of the national park. Passionate, they share the maximum of information with their guests. They also created a school nursery in 2020, the idea is to replant endemic spaces around the park to increase the surface of the latter and to sensitize the population and the schoolchildren. We can even plant trees. Hery (+261 34 89 109 21), Edmond (+261 33 20 523 12) or Gladice (+261 34 71 330 61) are 3 of the guides that we have tested and approve!

Since Adafi, a former official guide in all of Mada, took over the Betsileo Country Lodge, he is keen to develop activities and excursions, which are open to all: to the guests of his hotel and to others. Bicycle tour, visit of the Anja reserve, hike in the beautiful surroundings of Ambavalo, or even further to the Bobby peak, he will not be stingy in recommendations and will know how to put you in the hands of a reliable guide! We recommend him.

Gégé-Laurent is an official guide since 2008 and he knows the region perfectly. Passionate about plants and the Betsileo culture, he will accompany you for visits of a few hours, a day or treks of several days. Ambalavao-Vohipeno-Manakara trek, Andringitra circuit; Ambalavao to Anja trek or Tsaranoro valley trek... You just have to ask him, he will be happy to help you! He also works with the Betsileo Country Lodge.

We love this very professional travel agency. The agency specialized in tailor-made tours is composed of a French-Malagasy team with various profiles, but all united by a communicative passion for Mada. Escapades has created a network of professionals guaranteeing the best services at an excellent quality-price ratio with quality partners. Travelife certified for its actions in favor of responsible tourism, the agency is committed to the Malagasy children by supporting the Aïna association. Tested and approved: we recommend it with closed eyes!

As a committed agency, Mahay Expedition offers different formulas highlighting responsible and sustainable tourism, which it defends as a real vector of development throughout Madagascar. The agency has been awarded the ^1st trophies of sustainable travel in France. Mahay Expedition offers several trekking tours of different levels and duration in the heart of the Makay massif. Their sustainable and responsible approach in the organization, the management of their teams and the protection of this fragile environment are adapted to this so particular environment. We recommend it!

Trips like no other. Trips at your own pace to experience all kinds of adventures, not far from here for a hike in the Vercors or at the end of the world for a photo safari in Botswana. A small experienced team is at your disposal to propose you a trip adapted to all your desires. You will find in this agency personalized advices, original and off the beaten track trips. Flights, with or without guide, various accommodations, hiking, cultural trips..

Terre Voyages is a benchmark tour operator for off-the-beaten-track tours. Dedicated to tailor-made tours, this tour operator invites you to experience adventure and wonder, while respecting the environment, local people and their culture.

Monde Authentique allows you to build your own trip, according to your desires and your budget, a trip that looks like you, that meets the least of your requirements, that comes as close as possible to your imagination. The team of creators also offers you ideas to enhance your trip, examples of discovery tours, but also a selection of accommodations to design your itinerary together. Monde Authentique is designed for travelers with a deep knowledge of travel and a taste for new experiences.

The Travel Agency at Horse is specialized in horse riding in France and around the world, with the specific local relationship, respect for the environment and horse. Always looking for novelties, in all disciplines and for all ages, the Credo of the agency is to «respond to the wishes of the riders to make their equestrian hike an unforgettable experience». The agency offers a dozen equestrian hikes in Iceland, as well as a permanent commitment to responsible tourism and environmental preservation. Three words: authenticity, breathtaking landscapes, horse freedom.

This association, created by guides approved by the Ministry of Tourism, is made up of several French and English professional guides. It proposes, in particular, a 13 km circuit from Ambalavao: 7 hours walking through beautiful landscapes located on the highlands of Madagascar in the country Betsileo. This course will allow you to discover a traditional village, the rice terraces on the terrace and the tombaux before finishing in the Anja forest. A 2-hour Anja visit can also be organized. The association also offers visits from the National Park Andringitra, where the 2nd highest summit on the island is located.

A good taxi contact, which is also an approved guide. . Serious and effective.

This agency, one of the most important and best in Madagascar, manages a fleet of twelve barges. It offers 12 guaranteed departures per year which allow travelers to be assured of going down the river in three days, in an all-inclusive formula. The nights are spent in the form of bivouacs in igloo tents. In the high comfort version, you can opt for a private descent for 2 to 4 people with overnight stays in large safari-type tents equipped with beds and comforters and a private sanitary space with dry toilets and shower cubicle.

It links Moramanga to Ambila Lemaitso, passing through landlocked areas. The train consists of two 88-seat coaches and two baggage cars. Madarail has also acquired six new coaches, including two 64-seat first-class coaches and four 72-seat second-class coaches. However, these cars are not yet in service.

A railroad ride in Micheline, a historical marvel of the 1930 s, which rolls to 50 km/h. Inside, 19 wicker seats, bamboo parquet, bar corner, bathroom…

Miora and his team take care of all kinds of excursions, on foot, in atvs, quad, car, canoe, boat, etc. Confirmations, customer assistance, transfers on the sea and on earth. This very serious provider tries to offer the best possible services at the lowest price.

For a solidarity travel based on sustainable tourism, do not hesitate to contact Neorizons Travel. This agency has made solidarity and authentic tourism its specialty since 2003. Member of the French association of ecotourism, the agency will organize you a trip that will mix well-being and responsible tourism. Nearly 25 destinations are listed in the catalogue of Neorizons Travel, including a South African trip of 13 days on the northern loop of the country. Between the Kruger, Kosi bay, Swaziland and the Drakensberg, an eco-responsible journey.

Aya is a tour operator specializing in the Middle East, the Arabian Peninsula and the Indian Ocean. It was created by the tour operating department of Kurban Tour, a group that has been present in this region for over fifty years. In 2006, Aya Désir d'Orient was born, tour operating department of KTS Voyages. Today, the travel offer has been enriched and the name of the agency has evolved into Aya Désirs du Monde. From the "all inclusive" formula to the creation of a 100% tailor-made trip, from a stay in a resort to a cultural tour, all options are possible.

Terre et Nature Voyages is a specialized agency for all lovers of the sea. Led by a team of enthusiasts, the agency uses its expertise to offer unique stays. Whether kitesurfing, windsurfing, sailing or diving, this tour operator scours the oceans for the best spots. Terre et Nature Voyages offers adventure, discovery and culture. Trekking, hiking, dog sledding, canoeing, sailing, mountain biking, trail running, multi-sport raids, cruises... all await you! Several emotionally-charged stays.

Rigobert and his sidekick Herman will take you to discover the surroundings of Manakara, along the canal. The programs are dedicated to the discovery of the authenticity of the Pengalanes Canal, its fauna and flora, discovery of the local life, visit of essential oil distilleries, passage in fishermen's villages, from whom the meals are bought (fish, lobster, camaron, etc.). Organization of full day or multi-day tours (in bivouac).

Soaland Discovery helps you discover the SAVA region, meeting a hospitable people. The travel agency, tour operator and receptive specialized in this region offers you the best conditions to discover this unique territory, with of course the national parks of Marojejy and Masoala but also the vanilla and cocoa plantations, or the tropical beaches. The experienced and passionate team will accompany you for a tailor-made travel experience, adapted to your style, your pace and your choices.

Tsaradia, a subsidiary of Madagascar Airlines, operates daily flights to several destinations in the country (Diego-Suarez, Nosy be, Mahajanga, Tamatave, Sambava, Maroantsetra, Sainte-Marie, Tuléar, Morondava, Fort-Dauphin, Ambatondrazaka, Tana). The company's professionalism and quality of service are second to none. However, if you have to connect with an international flight on the return leg of a domestic flight, always allow a minimum of 24 hours in Tana just in case, as delays and/or cancellations cannot be ruled out.

Aventour Madagascar is a receptive agency opened in 1988 that organizes all types of stays and tours in Madagascar. Since 2007, a young and dynamic team that is widely established on the big island and which manages in particular the excursions of the cruise passengers of the liners of Costa Croisières in Tamatave. A tour operator service offers trips around the world, specializing in stays in the islands of the Indian Ocean. Customer service and ticketing 24 hours a day. A service of quality certified ISO 9001-2008.

Eric Mathieu is undoubtedly one of the specialists of the region. With his professional team, he organizes trips in the region (sometimes with extensions to the Masoala and the north-northwest of the island) around the protected areas of Anjanaharibe-Sud, Marojejy and Bobangira (extensions to the Akiba Lodge of Daraïna and Anjakely and the Ankarana possible). With more than 20 years of experience, they share their passion with as many people as possible! Eric organizes stays in autonomy with the possibility of sleeping in the forest (one of the rare places possible).

A trainer at the Institut national touriste et de l'hôtellerie (INTH) and a technical guide, Jonah has been a committed incoming operator since the agency was founded in 2008. A small, young and dynamic team, personalized services, a fleet of around ten vehicles (4x4 and minibuses). Vehicles can be rented without a driver for greater freedom. School-Lodge" project, giving travelers the opportunity to share their experiences, culture and history with local people.

Libertalia Aventure is a receptive agency for 4x4 tours throughout northern Madagascar. The emphasis is put on mountain biking, trekking, cruises, ecological and solidarity tourism. Libertalia Aventure proposes for example a very nice discovery of the High Sambirano from Ambanja, with nights in community lodging. The agency has also opened an eponymous park in front of the motocross course where open air shows, concerts and festivals are organized. Libertalia Aventure is also a passionate and mixed family history.

Momo is an experienced guide who knows his region like the back of his hand and offers safe hiking trips from 1 to 7 days (or even more for the most experienced) in the Isalo Park, in the Makay Massif, or along the Mangoky River. The rates include the remuneration of the guides and porters who accompany you as well as the food and the camping equipment. In close partnership with local communities, the team hopes to offer an unforgettable experience, regularly creating new trekking routes to suit all levels.

The passionate (and passionate) Geneviève and Rudy of Madavoile created this marina in 2008. Twinned with Port-Camargue in the Gard, which sent the floating pontoon, this marina offers all the services necessary for pleasure boats: water, electricity, wi-fi access by purchase of a card, restaurant-bar open every day (on Sundays, bar only). Concerts and various festivities are also organized; for several years, the marina has hosted the annual Nosy Be Grand Regatta, in September/October. A must see!

Gare de l'Est serves several towns: Moramanga (10,000 Ar), Brickeville (30,000 Ar), Vatomandry (25,000 Ar), Mahanoro (36,000 Ar) and Marozevo (10,000 Ar). For Andasibe, get off at Moramanga to take a second taxi-brousse; add 5,000 Ar for this second trip. The taxi-brousse leaves at 4 a.m., then runs every hour until 6-6.30 p.m... in theory. As always in Madagascar, you'll need to have plenty of time on your hands for such a trip, as the unexpected can happen all the time.

Specialist of the region and the city of Tamatave, the team of Elidolys Mada proposes a vast choice of activities and excursions around: mini-cruises, excursions on the island of Plums (Plum Island), in the Pangalanes, tours of the city in push or on foot, or visit of the Ivolaina park and the palm grove. Elidolys Mada's agency also organizes tours throughout the island. For any question of tourist order, you knocked at the good door, one will also answer you by telephone beyond the schedules indicated here.

Passionate tour guides have decided to come together to create an agency that wants to make the trip a moment of conviviality, and small scale stays, never more than 12 participants, while respecting the populations and the environment. Several Planet Discovery tours pass through the city of Ōsaka including the original "Japanese Notebooks", discovery and creativity that will introduce you to calligraphic writing, haiku but will also allow you to meet artists in the fields of manga, printmaking or raku.

Regional guide since 2011, native of Ranohira, Dolphin knows the region inside out. He is an official guide of the Isalo Park (fixed rates) and can also organize excursions in the whole region such as mountain biking, trekking in Hazofotsy, cultural visits in the villages around Ranohira and even further depending on your needs. Passionate, attentive and having at heart to do well, Dolphin is a guide of great confidence, tested and approved!

Toto welcomes you with a smile and a kindness that is unfailing. He is locally involved in tourism (since 2005) and owns two hotels (Kartiffa and Kikoo). The agency Toto Circuits Diego is open since 2009 and it organizes excursions to the Three Bays, in the Amber Mountain, to the Ankarana and its Tsingy, to the Red Tsingy or even on the Emerald Sea by boat. Its fleet of eight 4x4 vehicles allows to answer all the requests of transfer, for Ankify for example (Nosy Be). Also organizes stays for groups.

The country has one of the best telecom networks in Africa, thanks to Telma, the main operator with over 70% of subscribers. Nearly 400 hotels across the island are equipped with fiber optics - see the map on telma.mg/hotel. If you don't want to change the SIM on your smartphone, you can buy a Telma eSIM directly at the airport for €12. You can then top up your phone and Internet package in the store or at one of the retailers identified by their yellow umbrellas. To pay by phone, Mobile Banking is a practical and secure way - consult Mvola.mg

With Terres de Charme, go on a tailor-made or organized trip to discover the wonders of Myanmar, in "the footsteps of Buddhism" and according to your desires. A stay in 13 days and 10 nights where you will travel through Burma through the usual more or less traced path. From Yangon, to the marvellous plain of Bagan, its temples and ruins. Then of course, the Inle Lake, its acrobatic fishermen and floating gardens, before coming to seek the calm of the Bay of Bengal on the superb beach of Ngapali for a few nights.

Founded in 2012 by Olivier Catrou in Grenoble, TraceDirecte is an agency specializing in customized, immersive travel. From Grenoble, the Éclaireur service advises and accompanies travelers throughout their trip. From the four corners of the globe, local advisors share their knowledge, their network, their tips and even their friends to design customized trips that are totally in their image! Their philosophy? To offer unique immersions in local cultures, discovering unexpected places and meeting singular personalities, for an experience far removed from preconceptions.

This is the comfort version (and the most timely) of the taxi-brousse: the company Cotisse offers direct minibus trips from Antananarivo to Tamatave in "economy" (19 seats), "premium" (16 seats) or "VIP" (9 seats + air-conditioning, electrical outlets and breakfast). All are equipped with wifi and screens showing movies, a must for the price. Here, the number of passengers is strictly respected, departures are punctual and tickets can be purchased in advance. Many cities of the Big Island are served.

Go where others do not go with passionate people committed to the planet. Terres oubliées is a creator of authentic trips with a naturalist approach. Invitation to the discovery of landscapes around the world. Several ranges of trips. Trek and Adventure trips to discover the world by foot, sea kayak, ski... according to your level and always with groups of 8 people maximum. Immersion trips in the nature with experienced guides. Photo trips to focus your lens on the most surprising landscapes. Exceptional cruises on remote seas. And customized trips to meet all your expectations. Beautiful human experiences.

Travel agency specialized in private aircraft rental. Based in Sainte-Marie, it proposes on its website or directly offers for empty return flights to Tana or Tamatave. Four or five times a month promotions are available to other destinations (Morondave, Masoala...). Since 2020, the agency has expanded its activities and offers customized trips to the east coast of Madagascar. Bora Fly now offers a personalized service in the organization of trips and the rental of private aircraft.

The proposals are numerous: visit of the old city of Fianarantsoa, stroll in Vatosola, visit of the village of the potters, descent in traditional dugout on the Mahatsiatra river, trek to the meeting of the Betsileo, circuit in the park of Ranomafana... Mad-Trekking is based in Fianarantsoa, and this agency organizes excursions and tours in the region, but also in the rest of the country. Mad-Trekking has a team of experienced tour guides and drivers. The agency has some guest houses in Fianarantsoa.

Specialized in trekking, this agency proposes in particular a cruise of 3 days and 2 nights by motor barge on the Mahanoro-Mananjary sector. This is the most beautiful part of the Pangalanes Canal, used for the transportation of goods and people. Pirogues and overloaded motor barges cross each other in a ballet of greetings, a friendly and familiar atmosphere as more than elsewhere, the East Coast knows how to offer. On the program: richness of encounters and diversity of landscapes with stops on demand to photograph and meet.

This is the comfort version (and the most timely) of the taxi-brousse: the Cotisse company offers direct minibus trips from Antananarivo to all cities in the country in "economic" (19 seats), "premium" (16 seats) or "VIP" (9 seats + air conditioning, electrical outlets and breakfast). All are equipped with wifi and screens showing movies. Here, the number of passengers is strictly respected, departures are punctual and tickets can be purchased in advance. All major cities of the Big Island are served.

Pioneering agency in southern Madagascar created by Anthony, a major player in local tourism. from Tuléar, 4x4 Madagascar organizes 4x4 transfers throughout the south, with a fleet of a dozen 4x4 Toyota and Nissan Patrol vehicles. New: quad and buggy raids and the possibility of renting 1-seater SSVs (small buggies built on a quad base) and Polaris 570 ACE quads. Light and powerful, these vehicles are perfect for sandy trails.

In the enclosure of Hotel Colbert. Numerous excursions in the region, in Back, in the mountain of Amber or in the Ankarana. Mail Bay, Windsor Castle, Rouges red, all three bays… In short, total. Professional services. A serious address that has proved its worth.

For Antananarivo, count 13 hours of road. Bush cabs leave at 7 am and 6:30 pm. Count 35 000 Ar approximately.

For Manakara, count 13 000 Ar; for Mananjary, count 13 000 Ar. Departures all day long as soon as a taxi-brousse is full.

For Ambalavao, departures three times a day for 2 500 Ar.

For Tulear, in the morning at 7:30 and 8:00 am and in the evening at 5:30 pm, for 27 000 Ar.

Comfort option: Cotisse minibuses offer 3 daily departures from Tana to Fianarantsoa for 25 000 Ar in complete safety. We recommend it!