- Walk amongst the pinnacles of the Grands Tsingy of Bemaraha
- The chance to see lemurs in their natural habitat
- Sunset visit to the 'Alley of Baobabs'
- Isalo National Park, with its amazing rock formations, spectacular canyons and natural swimming holes
- Incredible wildlife in the Andasibe National Park

Madagascan Discoverer
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Add your own reviewMemorable Madagascar
This trip gives you a glimpse of an incredibly varied country rich with unique wildlife and landscapes. Yes the roads maybe a bit bumpy 🙂 but you soon forget that when every day you see so many endemic lemurs, sifakas, chameleons and, if you are lucky, a fossa. The tour leader Rija is the best that I have ever met on an Exodus trip. Her vast knowledge and infectious passion made the trip even more special and memorable.
Most Inspirational Moment
Each type of forest -rain, spin and dry offered something different but they don’t prepare you for the spectacular limestone forest at Tsingy. Simply stunning. .
Advice for Potential Travellers
Be prepared for delays on the internal flights !
Madagascar wonderful adventure
our guide Armel was fantastic he showed us so much on our journey through Madagascar, he was so proud of his country and wanted us to experience as much as we could in the short time we had in each place
The experience from start to finish was amazing, we got to see the variety of scenery, culture, wildlife and so much more.
I would highly recommend going to see this part of the world 🌍
Most Inspirational Moment
The time we walked up peak Toby Camping overnight then setting off at 4.30am having breakfast on a ledge with our porters were all set up and organised Then finally reaching the top with an amazing view
Thoughts on Group Leader
Armel is a credit to your company taking great pride in his job and organising everything to presision We had some lovely surprises Even had a Easter cake delivered in the middle of nowhere on Easter Sunday That was something that wasn’t expected Voiding to malagasi homes The list goes on
Advice for Potential Travellers
Buy malagasi dollars
Suggestions
I can’t wait for my next adventure x
Madagascar Discoverer
A good trip which covers a lot of ground, literally. There are some very long days travelling on pretty rough roads in hot and dusty conditions. Perhaps I should have studied the trip notes more carefully before booking the trip. Clean and comfortable hotels, although occasionally only a “set menu” was available. At a small resort, like Grace Lodge this was quite understandable, but at some of the larger places it seemed to be more for their convenience than the guests.
Most Inspirational Moment
The hightlight for me was Vakona Lemur Island, where you can get up close and personal with the lemurs. Grand Tsingy was suitably dramatic and the walk through Isalo National Park was excellent.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Ben, our group leader was helpful and knowledgeable.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Be aware of the length of the drives involved, and the days of consecutive driving. But the ferry crossings were good fun.
MADAGASCAR DISCOVERER
Although an awful lot of driving — plus two internal flights — it was a “Discoverer” trip and we certainly did see — and do — a lot and, OMG, having been on many trips/tours, Madagascar was more “In the Past” than I have been on before but, while extremely poor, peoples seemed well-fed and were invariably pleasant and always putting forth their best effort to keep things neat and clean (where dirt and dust was everywhere)
Most Inspirational Moment
At age-83, having survived the hike-in, the climbs/etc to the Peaks, the bridge, and back-out at Tsingy de Bemaraha Strict Nature Reserve.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Taskmaster who put it all together to do the most, see the most -- often with special events -- in a region where Mora-Mora rules everything and Mel was able to overcome it.
Advice for Potential Travellers
if you wish for unique exposure to nature and people different from almost anything you've ever seen -- DO IT !!
Suggestions
Exodus failed badly at beginning by not describing the need for "kitty", lunch & dinner monies plus "for goodies" in a region where ATM's are very scarce and the Need for an estimated $800-USD = 2,400,000-Local currency (for two) at airport in a world where 400,000 was MAX withdrawal from ATM's caused problems (which did get resolved)
Madagascar Discoverer
What a sensational trip! Broad in extent; deep in experiences in this fascinating country. Covering an amazing and surprising diversity of landscapes, wildlife, plant life, cultures and endless moments of ‘what’s next around the corner to amaze the senses?’ Just immerse yourself and be deeply rewarded!
Most Inspirational Moment
I was just blown away by the whole experience. Obviously the wildlife (lemurs, chameleons) and the baobabs are something very special, and I really loved the 4WD trip to Tsingy and back.
Thoughts on Group Leader
In a word: exceptional! Armel ('Mel') was so knowledgeable, informative, caring and an absolute bundle of fun - and, above all, just so thoroughly professional. I simply cannot speak more highly of this terrific guy!
Advice for Potential Travellers
Just do it!
Madagascar Discoverer
I loved this trip and would even rate it as excellent, but future travelers need to understand that Madagascar is a third, possibly 4th world country. So there are, as some others have said, days of long drives on bad roads and heavy dust, and days with limited electricity, but it is all worth it to discover the beauty of Madagascar and its wildlife and people. This is a fascinating place, albeit being slowly destroyed, and my hope is that her future can be secured by people interested enough to tour there.
Most Inspirational Moment
There are just too many to list: reaching the top of the Tsingy ( and I recommend an even earlier start than we did), sunset and sunrise over Isalo, snorkeling off Ifaty, the ring-tailed lemurs, having the entire beach to myself in Morondava, Lemur island (which is just too much fun to have the lemurs so up close and personal), swimming in the natural piscine after a long hike, Baobab alley, and on and on!
Thoughts on Group Leader
Sol was unequivocally the absolute best. He is patient with everyone, answers every question you might pose (or finds the answer for you if he doesn't know), has the greatest smile known to man, and his love for his country comes through in every thing he shares with the group. I can't imagine having done this trip with anyone else!
Advice for Potential Travellers
Be prepared for long, hot, dusty days of driving. But use them to look at the countryside and the people and enjoy the scenery. Bring quick drying, moisture wicking clothes, and listen to Sol when he tells you how much water you will need!
Suggestions
This is a trip well worth doing; I am a solo traveler, but the nature of this trip is such that the group that chooses to go will be interesting, well-traveled, and open to sharing their experiences and their company with you. You will meet wonderful people, and will learn about a new place and see new things. And you can help save a country worth saving.
Madagascar Discovery
A great trip. Be prepared for long, hot travelling days yet the rewards at the end are worth it.
Most Inspirational Moment
Conquering the Grands Tsingy!
Thoughts on Group Leader
Looked after the group very well. Kept us informed during the trip and worked hard (and successfully) to source alternatives when our Itinerary changed. Even helped to check in online for the flight home for those of us who didn't have the technology to do so!
Advice for Potential Travellers
Be prepared for the long coach journeys and the heat. We travelled during Madagascar's spring and for half of the trip the temperature was +30C including the days walking in the Grands Tsingy and Isalo National Park. Yet the scenery is stunning and it was always worth arriving at a new and wonderful location where we would see more of Madagascar's amazing flora & fauna.
Suggestions
The food during the trip was a little hit and miss. Some of the hotels en route had a limited menu and meals became a little repetitive. For travellers with a limited diet (Vegetarian or vegan for example) it is a little harder to find a satisfying meal yet our guide Amrel was always on hand to help when ordering food. Don't be afraid to ask for something which isn't on the menu as the worst that can happen is they can say no. Recommend taking snack bars and sweets/nibbles with you, yet there are opportunites to stop en route at Supermarkets and stock up on food & water. Be prepared as well for lower standards of hygiene than you are used to. Several members on our tour became sick with stomach complaints, therefore it is worth stocking up with dehydration sachets and imodium tablets (just in case).
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