Given its rich biodiversity, there are a wide range of activities to take pleasure in across the island: go scuba diving around the pristine islands of Nosy Be and the Mitsio archipelago where you can also find water sports. Swim across the emerald waters of Madagascar’s surrounding archipelago to glimpse turtles and tropical fish from yellowfin tuna to bonito, barracuda and black marlin. On land witness the impressive variety of resident wildlife and endangered species, including over 100 species of lemur, chameleon, carnivorous fossa and unique species of frogs, insects, geckoes and snakes. An impressive array of bird species is present in the island’s parks and forests, including the helmet vanga and the yellow-bellied sunbird-asity amongst over 100 other endemic species.

Trek across the verdant green national parks with expert walking guides – Isalo National Park on the southwest of the island is a magnificent setting for a hike with its dramatic sandstone formations rising from the grasslands. At Andringitra National Park you will find ring-tailed lemurs leaping across the rocks and open grass plains blanketed with thirty different orchid species, flowers and succulents alive with insects and reptiles. Hike to the Massif’s highest peak, Pic Boby, where you will be rewarded with spectacular island views. 

Whether you wish to stroll along some of the most picturesque beaches in the world or witness islanders dancing at a traditional ceremony, allow Explorations to elevate your experience of the island. For wildlife lovers, take a safari to spot lemurs in the desert or the island’s rainforests of Andisbe or Masoala. Alternatively, you can fly to the paradisiacal island of Nosy Ankao to learn about lemur conservation during a private helicopter ride. Join a geological expert to discover the distinctive limestone and sandstone rock formations of the iconic Tsingys, or perhaps take a botanical tour to see the island’s awe-inspiring collection of Baobab trees and gigantic suicide palm that cannot be found anywhere else in the world during a private safari. 

For world-class diving, take a trip to the stunning private island of Tsarabanjina to explore the underwater world adorned with rainbows of colour across the coral reef and learn about marine conservation. Or explore the island on a private skippered catamaran and indulge in delicious seafood on secret beaches, swim with turtles and spot humpback whales on their migration route. The more time you spend in Madagascar, the more you’ll discover just how unique this island is.