Travel and transport agencies Madagascar

Françoise and Patrick Gay mounted this project with the help of Sister Paul-Marie, in order to develop a curriculum for school children of the bush, train teachers, bring equipment and build schools. The association consists only of volunteers. If you wish to help this noble business, you can become an active, benefactor or honorary member.

In the main street of Ambatoloaka. Michel offers various rentals. Motorbike (125 cm 3 recent), mopeds, scooter, ATV. We also offer masques, fusils and igloo. A deposit is required for the rental of all this material. Michel also offers transfers for Diego as fast and minibus, with stop at Ambilobe.

The airline offers flights from Paris-Charles de Gaulle, La Réunion and Mayotte. Air Austral serves 6 Madagascan destinations via La Réunion: Tananarive, Nosy Be, Fort-Dauphin, Tulear, Diego and Tamatave. Journey time from Saint-Denis de La Réunion to Madagascar is 2 hours 20 minutes. Air Austral is a Reunion-based airline operating mainly in the south-west Indian Ocean, which it serves from La Réunion Gillot Roland-Garros airport.

The North and East station serves the North (via the RN 4) and East (via the RN 2) regions, and more precisely Diego, Majunga, Tamatave, Foulpointe or Ambanja (pier for Nosy Be at Ankify). To Diego, count from 120 to 190 000 Ar for a trip of about 30 hours. Towards Majunga, from 105 to 150 000 Ar for a 12 hours drive. To Tamatave, several times a day. Count more or less 8 hours of travel. By minibus, count 30 000 Ar. By bus ("Boeing"), count 35 000 Ar. These travel times are estimated.

The airline offers several flights per week from Paris. From its main hub, Reunion Island, Air Austral serves Madagascar: Nosy Be, Tamatave, Tananarive, Fort Dauphin, Tuléar and Diego. From Mayotte, thanks to its subsidiary Ewa Air, Air Austral serves Nosy Be, Majunga, Diego and Tananarive. This is a very convenient way to go directly to one of the areas you want to visit and thus save a first internal flight or other travel by road. A very good option.

Offers a three-day minicroisière to Mahanoro in the north. Options for up to five days/four nights. For the classical journey, you sleep in Ambohitsara (Europe Bungalows Travel or bivouac), in Nosy Varika (hotel Ravinala, common health, limited comfort but ok), Masomeloka (the cottage called Muslim has limited comfort). Also provides the cruise in three days/two nights to Manakara. Also for day trips to the villages of Ambonato, Pandemana, Mahela, Anilavinany…

The agency of our friend Aziz is long established (since 1990 exactly). It can organize your stay anywhere in the region towards the beaches, the national parks, the caves, up to Lavanono and Cap Sainte-Marie or Sainte-Luce... but also everywhere else in Madagascar, or at least in the south of the Big Island which remains the great specialty of this recognized tour operator. Air Fort Services also manages the very beautiful park of Nahampoana (which we recommend to visit). Also rents cars. Excellent source of information.

A team of professional climbers will take you to platforms in the trees; the descent between the different platforms is done by sliding along a cable stretched above and inside the forest (zip line). Safe activity, accessible to all. You can laze in hammocks, hoping to observe one of the two groups of lemurs that roam the area. From June to December. Note that this friendly team is working with the Mitsinjo association on an ecotourism project for the conservation of the canopy.

From Antananarivo, Morondava can be reached by taxi-brousse; allow around 12h and 55,000 Ar to cover 700 km.

From/to Tuléar, you can reach Morondava in the dry season (between June and November). Taxi-brousse services are regular (about every three days in the dry season), 35h!

Cotisse: 16-seater minibus (Mercedes Sprinter 2 or 3) with unlimited wifi. Punctuality, safety and professionalism for this private company, which provides daily connections between Tana and Tamatave, Mahajanga, Morondave, Fianarantsoa and Diego Suarez. A reliable company.

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. Philibert is a serious guide that knows a lot of impressive things (particularly for botany and fauna). Drivers drive carefully.

The Ny Tanintsika Association was created by Feedback Madagascar to relay feedback on Malagasy soil.

This organization acts in the protection of biodiversity by integrating research, development of local populations and environmental education. MWC has participated in several community-based micro-projects for sustainable development.

This association works to promote conservation through the development of rural populations. She has carried out several ecotourism projects in the eastern part of the country.

This Scottish non-governmental organisation acts in Madagascar to combat poverty in rural areas where the majority of the Malagasy population resides. It initiates community development projects with the participation of the population, particularly in the areas of education, natural resource management and income-generating activities.

This Malagasy association, established in 1997, operates in Daraina, Menabe and the Anjozorobe region with the aim of conserving rare and threatened habitats and facilitating the development of the local economy. Fanamby has committed to tourism professionals to develop ecotourism projects.

Created in 1988, this tour operator specializes in sustainable tourism and living patterns. It also has a camp in the National Park of Andringitra and on the Pangalanes Canal.

This agency specializes in exceptional trips, and more particularly in the most beautiful diving destinations. The team is made up of passionate divers who have already visited the proposed spots themselves. With them, you can explore the wilds of Asia, tour India by motorcycle or simply relax in a luxury hotel in the Maldives. The team is made up of travel consultants who specialize in certain destinations, and give sound advice on safety, region by region.

Founded in 2003 by three enthusiasts of the desert landscapes of southern Africa, African Tselana has now become Tselana Travel and offers a wide range of destinations on all continents for travel away from the usual tourist circuits. Tselana Travel combines your desires (adventure, unusual, romantic, family, desert, honeymoon, diving, zen, safari ...) with its extensive knowledge of destinations to offer a custom trip incomparable placed under the sign of luxury and refinement.

Tour operator based in Fort-Dauphin. The owner, Brett Massoud (English-speaking), an Australian passionate about Madagascar, who has been living in the country for over 20 years, designs and organizes unique and personalized itineraries with his team. Most of the proposed tours start when you arrive in Tana, but Dadamanga can help you plan your stay in only one area, and of course in the Fort-Dauphin area. Brett Massoud is also president of the Filana association and vice-president of the Anôsy Regional Tourism Office.

Nosy Be Original is the perfect receptive agency to discover Nosy Be. Since 2004, the team of passionate people, composed of about twenty people, Malagasy or Zanatany (children of the country of foreign origin), will know how to create for you a unique program which corresponds to your needs. For some excursions (cruise, bivouac) or for the whole trip, it is a trustworthy provider. For the outings on the land or on the sea, nothing is subcontracted, everything is organized with our own teams and materials (boats, 4x4...). We recommend it with closed eyes!

Dolphin, Olivier, José, Pépin, Léonard... The eco-tourist guides of Isalo are numerous and experienced. Lovers of nature and their region, they will accompany you in the Isalo National Park to discover the best. Do not hesitate to discuss with them before hiring them and especially during your walks and hikes: they are the greatest connoisseurs of the region and they will be happy to do everything to make your trip unforgettable!

Tailor-made tours with great flexibility, a 100% Malagasy agency that also owns superb lodges, a fleet of vehicles (4x4, SSV, motorcycles) and boats. Discover the Vezo coast from Tuléar with complete confidence. Mikea Discovery also takes you to discover Madagascar's 4 cardinal points. From wilderness lodges to experiential glamping luxury, Mikea Discovery offers you a unique program at the heart of an eco-responsible social project, where improving the living conditions of the local people is paramount!

Welcome to the den of two-wheelers! Motostore is a reference in Madagascar, for the rental and sale of new and used vehicles: scooter, motocross, enduro, quad and SSV. An address also useful for spare parts. You will also find all the necessary equipment for protection, accessories for your motorcycles and for the drivers, and even a line of sportswear. A professional team connected to the motorcycle world, serene rental with equipment in excellent condition.

An agency established in 1992, offering 4x4 tours, cruises, trekking, scuba diving, seaside resorts... The agency offers a dedicated and personalized welcome on site, possibility to book your internal transport (plane, boat, taxi...) and to choose your accommodation and their level of comfort. Also manages Satrana Lodge. Very reliable.

Olivier has been a chauffeur for over fifteen years. He's a reliable person who can drive you all over the Menabe region and even all over Madagascar. Originally from Ambositra, he knows the roads of the Big Island well, and can get you from Morondava to the capital in 12 hours without a hitch. A specialist of the Tsingy and Kirindy routes, he has good contacts throughout the region. He regularly works for and with the local guides' association (AGAMO). We recommend his services!

Daily flights between Sambava and Tana.

Internet center, photo lab and multimedia shop.

Zery (better known by his nickname Vassa) is a reliable, punctual and pleasant service provider. He provides safe transfers to/from Belo sur Mer by sea in a speedboat, departing early in the morning. This is undoubtedly the safest transfer in the area, and also a very pleasant experience: we even meet dolphins on the way... Please note that prices are subject to change and it's best to book two days in advance!

This Internet cafe is central and has an honest connection.

Very convenient connection. You can also consult the latest digital Edition of the World (as at the Grand Hotel).

Vacances Bleues offers discovery holidays, rental residences and hotel stays in France and all over the world. Also children's clubs, family stays, balneotherapy and sports activities.

Les Éclaireurs du voyage, a tour operator specializing in made-to-measure travel, offers a quality product prepared by specialists. Whether you're looking to discover a particular country, or prefer a particular type of trip (e.g. family, car-free or with a focus on animal observation), these specialists will be delighted to work with you to discuss your wishes and build the trip of your dreams. Special mention must be made of our "Surprise Trips": for those times when you're in the mood for the unknown!

Safety first and foremost. This is the company's number one rule, which provides a daily shuttle service between Tana and Antsirabe, on board comfortable minibuses. Punctuality is required. Drivers are qualified and trained on carefully serviced vehicles. A good alternative to public transport, if you want to avoid the bush taxi.

This travel agency offers very attractive prices. It will organize for you the cheapest trip possible as well as the best adapted to your request and to the services you wish. You will be able to travel in private service from two people, at your own pace, with the best guides, thanks to the receptive partners selected by AURIGE - GROUPE MELTOUR. You will also be able to attend the most popular traditional festivals and celebrations in the country you wish to visit. The agency offers a serious service.

Accompanied and advised by one of these passionate experts, true specialists in travel in France and abroad, you will build together the "trip of your dreams" and discover secret addresses and off-the-beaten-track experiences during tailor-made itineraries. Your consultant will welcome you in the agency's "Travel Space": a cosy lounge with a large screen projection of the essential stages of your future trip, to meet your expectations, and even beyond, and create a truly authentic tailor-made trip!

Sobeha Madagascar offers you a trip to Madagascar according to your budget. Created in 2015 by experienced Malagasy tourists, the entire team is working to allow you to enjoy your stay wherever you want to visit the great island. The final price depends entirely on the covered benefit from car rental with or without visits of parks and various activities, to the whole formula, except for restoration. Dynamic and responsive team.

Agency managed by Eric Ranivo, certified naturalist guide and Madagascar specialist. Calumma, named after the smallest of the chameleons, thinks big! Discover a unique biodiversity and breathtaking landscapes. From trekking in the Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park to visiting traditional villages. Customized itineraries and competitive rates. Diving, humpback whale watching, swimming with turtles, rare bird watching such as the paradise flycatcher. The ideal agency to discover the hidden treasures of the Red Island.

The! station! It joins towns and villages not accessible by conventional car (the programme, donc tracks). Serve Ambatondrazaka, Andilamena or Tanambe.

Direct flights between Tana and Mauritius, every day except Wednesday.

Specialist in excursions on and around Nosy Be, this incoming agency offers discoveries of the Bay of Russians, bivouacs in Nosy Iranja or in the Mitsio archipelago, but also solidarity excursions to discover the trades of the land (in the north in the bush, especially around market gardening) or the sea alongside the Malagasy, as well as immersion in villages. We also find the great classics: Nosy Tanikely, the visit of the Lokobe reserve with good guides trained by Renan, visit of the distillery, meeting with the turtles in Nosy Mamoko. The agency even has its own private beach on Nosy Sakatia with a restaurant where it organizes weekly evenings and soon full monks. Nosy Be Original has a selection of diving partners and always offers quad tours at all levels for very competitive prices while respecting quality, which allows it to position itself on a medium/high range offer. Here, the guides are hired year-round, which guarantees more follow-up and reliability.

Daily flights from Antananarivo and several flights per week from Toliara (Tulear).

Creator of thematic trips whose vocation is to bring together solos around a common interest for the trip and the chosen theme (between girls, well-being, gourmet, festive and relax...), Amazing Madagascar Tours, or Amada Tours, offers "all inclusive" stays to discover some emblematic places of the Big Island (Nosy Be, Ampefy, Andasibe, Sainte-Marie, Diego). The theme, the places, the visits, the activities always correspond to a unique atmosphere. The trips are intended for small groups, which are led by an escort throughout the stay and the activities are generally organised from a central point within a radius of 50 km.

16-seat minibus (Mercedes Sprinter 2 or 3) with unlimited wifi. Punctuality, safety and professionalism for this private company that provides daily connections between Tana and Tamatave, Mahajanga, Morondave, Fianarantsoa, Diego Suarez.

You can connect to the Internet next door. 

The know-how and expertise of Madauto, the country's leading motorcycle specialist, and its Hertz franchise are at the service of customers to organise rentals in complete serenity, with a fleet of flamboyant vehicles. Renault Kwid in the entry-level segment, Duster petrol and diesel, Nissan Patrol, robust and powerful NP300 pick-ups with double cabs, and even a Nissan Urvan minibus. The vehicles are very well equipped and regularly monitored by the team. Go to the website for online quote requests.

Omee-Voyages (West Madagascar Eco-Expeditions) is a tour operator based in Antananarivo and Morondava. For the organization of your stays or simply your trips and activities, Omee-Voyages is committed to responsible tourism. The proposed tours and experiments are carried out in an environmentally friendly way. The group has five hotels located in the Menabe region (Kimony Resort, Cap Kimony, Laguna beach, Relais du Kirindy, Olympe de Bemaraha), as well as two barges for the descent of the Tsiribihina.

Circuits throughout the region and in the north of Mada, with special emphasis on the caves of Anjohibe (superb two or three-day circuits). Car rental. 

Launched in 2015, this private Malagasy company connects about ten cities, including Antsiranana (3h30), Nosy Be (1h45), Sambava (1h30), Toamasina (45 minutes), Taolagnaro (1h30) and Sainte-Marie (1h40) from Antananarivo with a 30-seat Embraer 120 aircraft. International flights to Moroni (Cormores) and Pierrefonds (Reunion Island).

A subsidiary of ID Motors and a member of the SMTP Company group, ID Rental offers short and long term vehicle rentals, with or without a driver. Very recent models, first price the Dongfeng AX7, but you can also rent the ZNA pickup manufactured by Zhengzhou NISSAN, or a Chinese sedan Dongfeng Fengshen A60 H30. Driver service 30 000 AR on Tana, and 50 000 Ar in the provinces. In addition to the classic range dedicated to professionals and individuals, ID Rental also offers exceptional vehicles on request, a real pleasure to drive on bucolic roads with an old or prestigious vehicle

If you have time and courage (one at two stopovers), the Air Seychelles option can be the most economical to reach Tana from Paris.