MADAGASCAR
Discover Indian Ocean Island
MADAGASCAR
Located off the east coast of Africa, Madagascar is the world’s 4th largest island and the biggest in the Indian Ocean. It’s famous for its unique wildlife and biodiversity – most of its reptiles, plant life and mammals exist nowhere else on Earth – and home to some of the world’s largest coral reefs. With breathtaking views, stunning rainforests, white sandy beaches, a rich cultural diversity and array of wildlife and adventure activities, Madagascar offers a fascinating experience as a one-stop destination. It’s an adventurer’s paradise, a nature lovers eden, a photographers dream and a beach-lovers bliss. Perfect for families, couples, solo travelers or groups of friends and easily combinable with South Africa.
We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children. African proverb.
What Will the Weather Be?
BEST TIME TO TRAVEL
OVERVIEW
Madagascar has a tropical climate along the coast, a temperate climate inland and is arid in the south. Essentially 2 seasons – the dry, cooler season from May until October and the hot, rainy season from November until April.
BEST TIME TO VISIT
The best time to visit is from May to October.
WHEN TO AVOID
From January to the end March, during the peak of the wet season.
BEST FOR LEMURS
October and November are best for baby lemurs
BEST FOR SURFING
May to September in the South – Southeast for surfing & kite surfing.
Best time for Marine Life
Humpback whales can be seen from October to December in the north-west and July through September in the east. Diving is best from April to December.
Let’s Touch Your Imagination
OUR FAVOURITE TRAVEL IDEAS
Explore our sample itineraries to spark your imagination. Everyone is unique, so use these samples as an inspirational canvas waiting for your personal aspirations to paint it.
Remember, at Mallerby’s, we believe in tailoring each journey to the individual, ensuring your travel experience is as extraordinary as you are. Let these itineraries be a starting point, a palette of possibilities, waiting for the strokes of your own desires. Your journey is not just a trip; it’s a reflection of your dreams. Let’s craft it together.
Behold the Wonders of Madagascar
EPIC EXPERIENCES
Behold the Animals of Madagascar
SAFARIS
Where Will You Travel To
REGIONS IN MADAGASCAR
Antananarivo
Antananarivo is the vibrant capital city of Madagascar. Also called Tana, this melting pot reflects a beautiful blend of traditions and culture, set at an altitude of 1400 metres at the slopes of the surrounding mountains.
Andasibe-Mantadia
The Andasibe-Mantadia National Park offers a rich selection of fauna and flora species within the rain forest and is the home to the Indri Indri, a lemur only found in this area of Madagscar.
North Coast
The north coast is home to an archipelago of exquisite white sandy beaches and luxury resorts. Nosy Be, Enjoy snorkeling, scuba diving, a visit to the Lokobe Nature Special Reserve
Sainte Marie
Sainte Marie Island is also known as Nosy Boraha. Stretching along the eastern coast with palm trees, pristine beaches and azure lagoons, Sainte Marie Island is great for whale watching, boat trips and swimming with cetaceans.
Masaola
Masaola National Park on the north-east of Madagascar is a natural rainforest which shelters three marine parks. Here you may be lucky enough to see rare species such as the Falanouc and leaf-tailed gecko’s as well as a varied range of wildlife, birds and perhaps even the Tomato Frog.
Morondava
Morondava is on the western side of Madagascar and is famous for it’s tall Baobab trees which symmetrically line up on either side of a dirt road creating the famous ‘Avenue of Baobabs’ that draw tourists from far and wide to see their stately presence at 30 metres tall and over 1000 years in age.