Guided tours Madagascar

Everyone has heard of Nazaire, the most famous boatman of Nosy Be installed on the beach of Ambatoloaka from where his sea excursions leave! Now at the head of a dozen boats, he manages several teams that take vacationers to discover one or two islets of the archipelago. The outing combines the pleasures of sailing with those of snorkeling, visiting a village, a reserve or a lighthouse, a moment of idleness on a beach with lunch. Nazaire is a trustworthy Malagasy who is the pride of the village.

The Association des Guides Agréés de Morondava is THE structure to help you organize your visit to the Tsingy and throughout the Menabe. The association federates 30 approved local guides. These guides can organize all the logistics (hotel, 4x4 rental, guiding) for your visits to the Tsingy and elsewhere in the region. They'll help you travel with complete peace of mind, even if you're an independent traveller. We warmly recommend the services of Naina, the association's president, or Gera, a particularly gifted and professional guide. Tried and tested!

The Association des Guides Agréés de Morondava is THE structure to help you organize your visit to Morondava and the entire Menabe region. The association federates 30 approved local guides. These guides can organize all the logistics (hotel, 4x4 rental, guiding) for your visits anywhere in the region, including the Tsingy and Kivalo. They'll help you travel with complete peace of mind. We warmly recommend the services of Naina, the association's president, or Gera, a particularly gifted and professional guide. To be followed with eyes closed!

Official guide since 2007, Maxime accompanies French and English speaking travelers for visits in Tana, in the Highlands region or in all of Mada. He knows the whole territory (hat!) and will guide you according to your desires, on foot, by bike or by car, for your nature and culture outings, for a single day or a whole trip. He is a very competent and respectful person whose services we warmly recommend!

Located on the RN7 in the mushroom town of Ilakaka, Colorline is definitely worth a trip from Ranohira or a stop on the way to Tulear. A real place of life with its bar and billiards, you will find Thai, Sri Lankan and Malagasy people who come to meet there during their free time. On the spot, Marc and Guillaume are waiting for you to discover the show room in which lapidaries (stone cutters) and jewelers are busy. Each rough stone is carefully cut using well-established mathematical rules that differ according to the color and properties of the sapphire, in order to reveal its brilliance and reflect the incoming light. Then comes the jeweler who meticulously mounts the already cut stone to create a piece of jewelry. On the spot, a gallery allows to observe or to buy the cut gems or the produced jewels. A treat for the eyes and a very enriching and educational visit. The two men know how to transmit their passion! As for Mohamed, he will be happy to accompany you on a tour of the mines to give you an overview of the stone's circuit, from the earth to the showroom. The work of the men in the field is spectacular, so make sure you visit during the week to see the activity of the village, which is sometimes asleep on weekends. Don't hesitate to call to let us know you are coming. Photo or fossil discovery tours can be organized from Ranohira. We advise this original visit!

A very nice walk to discover the Namorona river and its green shores. This most original operator, directed by Gilles Gautier who has been living in Mada for a long time, also proposes a beautiful trek in the "canyon of sapphires", in Isalo (5 days at the rhythm of the river), all kinds of trek, mountain bike or canoe rides around Fianarantsoa, a ride on the Andranaroa river around Ranomafana or the descent in canoe of the Faraony river to Manakara! In short, a lot of activities in connivance with Mother Nature, always in a good mood.

A specialist of all circuits on the Pangalanes canal, even from Manakara to Mananjary.

Ludovic rides you around the island aux Prunes. Observation of bats, snorkelling, tour of the lighthouse and possible fishing.

Founded by the Missionary Fathers in 1889, SPPM (Société des Produits à Parfum de Madagascar), the island's (and the world's) leading distillery and the world's largest producer of ylang-ylang essential oil, processes several tons of flowers a day. It is produced by steam distillation for cosmetics and perfumes, but also for a lesser-quality oil, called cananga oil, extracted from the tail of the distillate. Around 100 kg of flowers are needed to produce 2.5 kg of essential oil. The best ylang-ylang oil comes from flowers picked early in the morning in the early days of summer. The olfactory power of ylang-ylang oil is its claim to fame, and is the source of the world's best-selling perfume - Chanel's famous N°5. Ylang-ylang's therapeutic virtues are also of interest, helping to slow the heart rate and combat tachycardia and hypertension. Like rose, jasmine and sandalwood essential oils, ylang-ylang is also said to have anti-depressant, aphrodisiac and sedative properties. On site, in the distillery, you can watch the essences being extracted and buy small bottles of ylang-ylang as well as various souvenirs, a pure pleasure for the senses and a scent you'll associate with this trip for a long time to come. Preferably on Monday, Wednesday or Friday mornings, when the workers are harvesting and distilling.

Tamatave, also known as Toamasina, is a coastal city in Madagascar. It offers visitors a unique experience with its culture, cuisine and magnificent scenery. To explore the city, tourists can use the services of Mada Expeditions, a local agency specialized in organizing trips to Madagascar. They offer tours by bus and small train to discover the city's various tourist sites. Mada Expeditions is a trusted agency, verified by the travel community and selected by Quotatrip. Travelers can also consult the reviews and comments of other travelers on Trustpilot to get an idea of their experiences with Mada Expeditions. Whether you want to discover the beauty of Sainte Marie, go on an adventure along the RN7 or enjoy an ecolodge, Mada Expeditions offers a variety of options to make your trip to Madagascar unforgettable.

Presided by Adrien, one of the ^first guides of the area, this association gathers guides specialized in Ambalavao and its surroundings. They propose circuits of all levels. From August, generally at the time of the ceremonies of the turning over of the dead, the association organizes many rodeos, a traditional sport for the Betsileo ethnic group. Outside this period, do not hesitate to contact Adrien or his colleagues: if possible, they will be happy to organize it for you.

Vezo and piroguier from father to son, Tintin is a very reliable sailor. He will take you for any sea trip, around Mangily for half a day or a whole day. He also organizes sea trips of several days and can take you to Morondava. It is a (very nice) family affair: he sails with his son and his uncle. They are all as adorable, helpful and respectful as Tintin. Moreover, he is a fine cook - we recommend him 200%!

Farouk is THE guide who will enchant your trip to Madagascar! Official guide since 2016 and native of Diego, Farouk is passionate about travel and multilingual. He will organize for you any type of visit, culture or nature, in the city of Diego and in all the North of Mada. Endowed with a great culture, always attentive and listening, Farouk works for the biggest travel agencies of the country and he will be able to adapt to all your desires. He combines both know-how and know-how... You can follow him with closed eyes!

A specialist of chameleon and reptiles, but also of fauna and flora in general, it can organize expeditions in the Ankarana, the Amber Mountain and other natural sites in the region. Very competent, friendly, he will take care of you, explain the reasons why, and you find animals there or others see nothing.

Nestor is THE guide to discover Nosy Komba. A native of the island, he has been a certified guide since 2007. Nestor knows the trails of Nosy Komba and the whole area inside out. As the grandson of an herbalist, he knows all about plants. There are several possible tours: a 2-hour walk in the heights of Nosy Komba, a 4 or 5-hour crossing of the island... He'll guide you, for example, to the island's great baobab tree (8.24 m in circumference) or to the "3 brothers" island. You can also have lunch at his place, where you'll taste home cooking. Recommended!