Madagascar Natural Tours Head office
Madagascar Natural Tours
- Located In:
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2013)
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $55 to $145 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
Email Grace and Rob | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Madagascar Natural Tours are professional, reliable, friendly, knowledgeable, good value for money
We really enjoyed our tour with Madagascar Natural Tours. We spent about four weeks touring the island with Harilala. Many of roads are in poor condition but we were always advised ahead of the journey. The slow travel meant that we could see life happening in the towns and villages as we passed. Harilala is very knowledgeable about his country, the people and wild life. We learned a lot about culture and history from him.
His choice and organisation of accommodation, route and sights was very good and met our expectations.
He is also a pioneer in environmental restoration and protection and we have a lot of respect for him.
We would be very happy to recommend him for your tour.
Email Shauna P | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Professionalism At Its Finest
In October 2025, I completed a fantastic tour with Madagascar Natural Tours. The itinerary included three days in beautiful Andasibe Park as well as multiple days on the west coast in Kirindy Forest and Tsingy. For wildlife viewing, Andasibe was unmatched. The lush rainforests, the quiet atmosphere, and the sheer amount of lemurs (in particular, the haunting indris and mischievous diademed sifaka) leaping through the trees was simply breathtaking. The drier forest of Kirindy provided close-up encounters with brown lemurs, who leapt from branch to branch at eye-level, unbothered by their human fans. It was a perfect mix and sampling of this wildlife-packed country. The eight hour bumpy drive to Tsingy proved to be worth it 100 times over as well. Note that the drive to Tsingy and the climb up are not for the faint of heart. But when in Madagascar, one must go. The limestone cliffs caught by sunlight and dotted with treetops is a view I will never forget. All in all, Madagascar is in a realm all of its own for wildlife and nature. Plus, each lodging location selected by this tour company was wonderful (be sure to request Relais de Mantadia when in Andasibe - it was so peaceful, the utilities were excellent, and it was perfectly located near the park).
With regards to the specifics of Madagascar Natural Tours: my driver for the east, Harrison, and my driver for the west, Mr. Mahefa, were exceptional. They were both extremely punctual EVERY DAY, friendly, helpful, dependable, and always ready to make the long journeys to and from the parks more enjoyable. As a solo female traveler, I can say without hesitation that the drivers are the most important factor for safety and comfort throughout a tour - they are the connection to every lodge and every guided walking tour and can really make or break the trip. Harrison and Mr. Mahefa were fantastic. I cannot thank them enough for their professionalism.
While all of the above made Madagascar Natural Tours stand out as a wonderful tour company, Madagascar Natural Tours truly shone bright when things did NOT go as planned. A cancelled international flight, rescheduled domestic flight, and civil unrest that led to the dissolution of the government all happened during my trip. All potentially could have derailed my tour of Madagascar, but did not. And they did not because Mr. Harilala seamlessly adjusted my itinerary to ensure my safety, while still prioritizing my desire to see the fantastic parks of Madagascar. The first hiccup happened when my connecting flight to Madagascar was cancelled and rescheduled for the next day. Because everything in the itinerary was booked in advance, that meant I would not be able to make my domestic flight to the west as planned. Over the course of the evening (and while I was stranded in Addis Ababa), Mr. Harilala was able to rearrange my itinerary based on the availability of other domestic flights and lodges, ensuring I still visited the parks I wanted to, but rearranged the order of the park visits and made minor changes to the amount of days I would be in each park. This was an incredible feat to accomplish in so little time - for while every lodge and domestic flight had been booked, everything was changed and ready to go prior to my arrival in the country. Importantly, Mr. Harilala was present at the airport with Harrison upon my arrival into Madagascar and explained in detail the changed itinerary, putting my mind at ease that everything had been worked out. The biggest test, however, arrived in the form of civil unrest when I drove into Tana with Harrison after leaving Andasibe. Because of the protests and accompanying road blocks, Harrison and I were stuck on the street for hours, unable to reach the hotel, and unable to to leave the area. Of course, this was unprecedented. But with Harrison’s patience and intuition for keeping the client safe, and Mr. Harilala finding a last-minute alternative hotel outside of the city, we were able to safely make it to another hotel and resume the itinerary - which had to be adjusted AGAIN because of a rescheduled domestic flight due to the protests. And yet, I was able to STILL make it to Kirindy Park for multiple walking tours, leading to some fantastic lemur sightings!
Overall, suffice to say that the professionalism of Madagascar Natural Tours was strenuously tested during my stay in Madagascar. And this tour company came out on top. By prioritizing client safety, selecting lodges that were beautiful and client-focused, employing such personable, responsible drivers, and always keeping in mind the client’s ultimate desire to see the natural beauty of this country, Madagascar Natural Tours has proven to be the best of the best.
For these reasons, I highly recommend Madagascar Natural Tours for all of your Madagascar adventures.
Email Lynne | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Determined to ensure the best experiences possible
Beginning well in advance of our travel to Madegascar, we had repeated communications with the company. This interaction not only answered many of our questions about what to expect and how to prepare, but also it gave us confidence in the choice we had made for our tour operator. That certainly allowed us to feel more comfortable as we prepared to traverse halfway around the globe.
Because we were arriving on different days from Australia and the USA, Harilala, the owner, began our tour by having to coordinate different pick up times. Complicating this was the cancellation and rescheduling of my flight from Australia; nonetheless, he was at the airport to ensure I was met.
The following morning, he shepherded us through the domestic terminal to our flight to the coast for our eagerly anticipated visit to the Baobab Alley. The local guide he provided was exceptional. The experiences and interactions with local residents he managed truly enhanced the grandeur of these extraordinary trees. Two days later, we learned that Madegascar Airlines had canceled the return flight and it appeared that we would be forced to wait four days to return to the capital. Such a delay would have cost us much of our anticipated touring. Through his flexibility, Harilala arranged for the guide to drive us back to the capital. While this was a two day trip our treacherous roads, it provided an opportunity to see much of the country that otherwise would have been missed. Harilala’s making the best of a very bad situation actually worked to our advantage since it gave us the opportunity to experience different regions of Madagascar that we would have never known.
Once we were back in the capital, we prepared for our visit to the national parks in search of lemurs. These several days were the BEST. We never envisioned there could be so many different varieties of these beautiful animals. Trekking through the rainforest both during the day and night allowed us to experience the animals and their natural environment. The guides who were provided insured again that we used our time most expeditiously and discovered the lemurs in their natural habitats.
The accommodations that were provided for us throughout our tour exceeded our expectations. We never would have thought that a couple of these hotels could exist in some of the locales. We really anticipated that we would be “roughing it” in the national parks but were most pleasantly surprised.
In summary, we feel we were handsomely rewarded for having chosen Madagascar Natural Tours. The attention to detail and the extra efforts provided by both the management and the several guides with whom we worked were a superb return on our investment of tour dollars
Really good
We are really happy to visit Madagascar with Mr Harilala. He organized perfectly our tour at Madagascar. Last day he sent his son as a tour guide and he was super gentle and good to explain visiting Unesco Heritage at Tana. We wish HAPPY NEW YEAR to Madagascar Naturql Tours
Email Jennifer Albright | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
An incredible breadth of knowledge!
Harilala, a native Malagasy, knows his country. History, fauna, resources, animals and the people. Our trip was amazing on so many counts: the beauty of the people and the land. We bombarded Harilala with questions about every aspect of life for his fellow Malagasy, and he shared such amazing information. During our 2 week trip we visited exceptional places, met lovely people and experienced those things unique to Madagascar. I couldn't have imagined a richer experience.
Email Jill Lipoti | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Harilala was knowledgeable about the culture of Madagascar, and passionate about the environment.
When traveling to Madagascar, it is important to enjoy the biodiversity of the environment without disturbing it. Harilala was able to convey the stories of the people who lived alongside the wonderful ecosystems, cared for the lemurs and other biota, and understood the impact that tourism could have on their environment. Tourists brought needed income, but if the tourists impacted the biodiversity through touching or feeding any of the wildlife, the wildlife would disappear, and with that, the tourists would no longer come. So protecting the lemurs and their natural habitat was of paramount importance for the sustainability of the enterprise. Knowing how fragile the ecosystems were helped us, as tourists, to respect the boundaries around our behavior, and enjoy the experience as precious and wild. Harilala was also knowledgeable about village crafts and culture, which brought a richness to our understanding of life in Madagascar. Everyone should visit Madagascar! But all of us need to leave Madagascar with a keen understanding of the uniqueness of the space, and a sense of the importance of the biodiversity there. I am already planning to go back to Madagascar, but to explore the northern part of the country, and to experience the growing of vanilla. I will be using Harilala to guide me to experience the best that Madagascar has to offer in an environmentally sensitive tour, while getting to know the wonderful people who call Madagascar their home.
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Email Juho | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Easy and safe way to travel
Our experience with the conpany was very positive. They arranged custom tour for us in very short time frame and everything went smoothly. Our driver took very good care of us and drove us safely around Madagascar even though the roads are not in very good condition. They have english speaking drivers for those whi don't speak french. Owner of the company is very active on whatsapp and Facebook, so it is veey easy to get information about tours. Would recommend.
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Email Hana | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
A professional approach to nature tourism
We (my husband and I) were the most satisfied with Harilala and his team. We received all necessary information before our arrival, and Harilala met us personally at the airport. All transportation services and our schedule were arranged in advance so we do not need to waste any time. We especially love the accommodation that Harilala selected for us - very charming places and a good value for money. All specialty guide were extremely knowledgeable, and as a result we learn a ton about the fauna and flora of Madagascar.
Email Greg | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Harilala is dedicated to his clients and their experience.
I really can’t imagine a better value than Madagascar Natural Tours. We saw so many things it’s hard to put into words. Madagascar is such a huge country. It would take years to see it all. But our group felt like th two week trip provided us with a solid foundation and impressions and memories that will last a lifetime.
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Email Britta | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great tour operator for tailor-made tours!
We had an 8-day tour from Antsirabe to Ifaty including a flight back to Tana with Madagascar Natural Tours. Harilala took care of the driver, all the hotels and activities for the whole week. It was a beautiful trip in a beautiful country and we had a very nice driver (Christian) who took great care of us during the trip from Antsirabe to Ifaty. I would definitaly recommend booking your Madagascar Tour with Madagascar Natural Tours, especially if you want to have a say in your itinerary, Harilala listens to your wishes and makes them come true!
