Itinerary
Lemurs and Landscapes: Trip to Madagascar
A wild journey in search of Madagascar's curious creatures
12 days
$14,000 per person
Madagascar captivates with diverse landscapes and unique wildlife, offering adventurous travelers an otherworldly escape.
Madagascar captivates with diverse landscapes and unique wildlife, offering adventurous travelers an otherworldly escape.
Your adventure begins
Towering baobabs, playful lemurs, and kaleidoscopic landscapes on this truly one-of-a-kind island
Why visit Madagascar?
Madagascar feels like a world set apart—raw, rare, and wonderfully untamed. Its otherworldly landscapes shift from towering baobab forests to limestone tsingy cathedrals, from emerald rainforests to powder-soft beaches lapped by turquoise seas. Wildlife found nowhere else—playful lemurs, jewel-toned chameleons, and elusive fossas—creates moments of pure discovery. The island’s rhythms are unhurried, shaped by warm smiles, vibrant markets, and a rich blend of African and Asian heritage. Sunsets blaze over the Avenue of the Baobabs, while the Indian Ocean invites diving, sailing, and quiet reflection. Madagascar’s allure lies in its authenticity: an adventure that feels intimate, surprising, and profoundly alive.
Madagascar, your way
Your luxury Madagascar trip will be expert designed to balance bold adventure with seamless comfort across one of the world’s most captivating islands. Beginning in Antananarivo in the central highlands, you’ll travel by private or scheduled charter to Madagascar’s far-reaching landscapes—east to the misty rainforests of Andasibe in search of indri lemurs, west to Morondava’s iconic Avenue of the Baobabs, north to the dramatic tsingy pinnacles and coastal beauty of Anjajavy, or south to the surreal spiny forests and sweeping dunes of Mandrare.
By bypassing unreliable flights and rough roads, we maximize your time in the wild. While accommodations are often simple and intimate, our expert planning elevates every detail, delivering rare wildlife encounters, cultural depth, and a journey that feels effortless, immersive, and truly extraordinary.
Why visit Madagascar?
Madagascar feels like a world set apart—raw, rare, and wonderfully untamed. Its otherworldly landscapes shift from towering baobab forests to limestone tsingy cathedrals, from emerald rainforests to powder-soft beaches lapped by turquoise seas. Wildlife found nowhere else—playful lemurs, jewel-toned chameleons, and elusive fossas—creates moments of pure discovery. The island’s rhythms are unhurried, shaped by warm smiles, vibrant markets, and a rich blend of African and Asian heritage. Sunsets blaze over the Avenue of the Baobabs, while the Indian Ocean invites diving, sailing, and quiet reflection. Madagascar’s allure lies in its authenticity: an adventure that feels intimate, surprising, and profoundly alive.
Madagascar, your way
Your luxury Madagascar trip will be expert designed to balance bold adventure with seamless comfort across one of the world’s most captivating islands. Beginning in Antananarivo in the central highlands, you’ll travel by private or scheduled charter to Madagascar’s far-reaching landscapes—east to the misty rainforests of Andasibe in search of indri lemurs, west to Morondava’s iconic Avenue of the Baobabs, north to the dramatic tsingy pinnacles and coastal beauty of Anjajavy, or south to the surreal spiny forests and sweeping dunes of Mandrare.
By bypassing unreliable flights and rough roads, we maximize your time in the wild. While accommodations are often simple and intimate, our expert planning elevates every detail, delivering rare wildlife encounters, cultural depth, and a journey that feels effortless, immersive, and truly extraordinary.
The experience was wonderful. You all did a great job preparing us for the trip. The people, accommodations, and destinations were all amazing. We loved being out in nature and getting to experience a place that’s so unique.
Blake Ballard, 2025 Traveler
Is a Madagascar safari right for me?
Travelers seeking adventure and extraordinary wildlife will be drawn to Madagascar. It’s ideal for those who prefer to get out into nature rather than experience a destination from behind a windshield. Hike through rocky, arid landscapes and lush tropical forests, kayak or canoe along mangrove-lined waterways, and explore terrain that feels truly untamed. Madagascar is best discovered through active, hands-on experiences that keep you moving. And for travelers eager to see lemurs in the wild, there is simply no better place on Earth.
When is the best time to visit Madagascar?
Madagascar’s climate is generally tropical with varying amounts of rainfall. Coastal areas tend to be hot throughout the year with much more moderate temperatures in the central, elevated regions.
In general, the best time to travel is April/May and September/October, on the shoulders of the cool and dry winter months (May to October). June to August are good for weather, but tend to get busier with tourists. During this time the central highlands, which include Antananarivo, can get cold and windy.
Madagascar can experience cyclones and extreme rain from January to March, so these summer months should be avoided. The roads can become impassable in these conditions.
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Where to travel in Madagascar
Madagascar packs a lot of diversity into one island, and we love exploring corner to corner. Apart from Tana in the center, we split Madagascar into four areas: east, south, west, north and islands
Eastern Madagascar
Eastern Madagascar immerses you in lush rainforest and vibrant biodiversity, with Andasibe offering access to Perinet Special Reserve and Mantadia National Park—prime habitat for the haunting calls of the indri and other endemic species. The region showcases a rich mosaic of habitats, from dense forest to coastal islands, and introduces you to authentic rural life along the journey east from Antananarivo.
Eastern Madagascar also includes the Masoala Peninsula, one of the largest blocks of protected rainforest on the island, and idyllic Île Sainte-Marie (Nosy Boraha), where tropical beaches, coral reefs, and seasonal whale watching await.
Each area offers a blend of wildlife, landscapes, and cultural experiences that make this region unforgettable.
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Why book with Extraordinary Journeys?
We go deep
We value depth over breadth. While we have broadened our map, our intimate expertise runs deep—from understanding each locale's hidden rhythms to cultivating relationships with exceptional guides.
We keep it honest
Seasoned travelers know that places change, authentic experiences migrate. We'll listen to your hopes and passions, but push back when we know something will better resonate with you.
We’ve got it covered
Traveling to wild places asks something of us— a quality of attention and presence. From behind-the-scenes logistics to bespoke culinary experiences, our team has thought of everything.
We know it’s personal
There will undoubtedly be extraordinary unscripted moments: hippos emerging at sunset, the impossible blue of Arctic ice. We know that meaningful memories often live in personalized details.