Madagascar, the world’s fourth-largest island, is seen as one of the last remaining wild frontiers. Here, you can explore rainforest-covered national parks, spot over 100 species of lemur and trek over surreal limestone rock formations. Pair intrepid adventures with the photogenic Allée des Baobabs before a private island beach break in the Nosy Be Archipelago.
Madagascar is one of the last remaining frontiers, and you feel like you’re among the first to visit. Immerse yourself in raw nature, rare wildlife and endless adventure.
Live your castaway dreams in a private island villa in the Nosy Be Archipelago. Sail the turquoise waters in a yacht or see white beaches from above in a helicopter.
Discover surreal Jurassic landscapes, from the knife-edge limestone rock formations of Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park to the deep canyons of Isalo National Park.
Its most famous resident, the lemur, is endemic. Spot the iconic ring-tailed lemur and the tiny mouse lemur. If you’re lucky, you might see the rare indri, the largest living lemur.
A photographer’s dream, it’s incredibly photogenic. Fill your camera roll with snaps of the famous Allée des Baobabs at sunset or Anakao’s pristine golden sands.
Madagascar is located off the southeastern coast of Africa. It’s the world’s fourth-largest island, and over 90% of its wildlife is endemic, including the lemur. The best things to do in Madagascar are spotting animals in its wild national parks, before relaxing by the warm waters of the Indian Ocean. Start planning your Madagascar holiday for 2026-2027.
Each corner of Madagascar has its distinctive draw. In the north are excellent national parks and reserves, like Amber Mountain National Park, Ankarana National Park and Anjajavy Private Nature Reserve, teeming with waterfalls, rainforests and lemurs. The Nosy Be Archipelago is where you’ll find a collection of small tropical islands surrounded by turquoise waters. Some are private island sanctuaries, where you can stay in luxury villas or bungalows.
To the west is Morondova and the famous Allée des Baobabs, as well as Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park, which is a top spot to see lemurs jumping among the unique limestone karst rock formations. To the east lies Andasibe-Mantadia National Park, home to the indri, the largest living lemur.
To the south is Isalo National Park, with its dramatic gorges and skipping sifaka lemurs. On the southeast coast is Tolagnaro (Fort Dauphin), which was the first French settlement in Madagascar.
Your very own luxury castaway escape on a private island. Arrive by helicopter and spend your time snorkelling, sailing, lemur trekking or relaxing on the soft sands surrounding your villa.
Stay at Anjajavy le Lodge and wake up to lemurs swinging in the trees. Enjoy a blissful day poolside or on the beach, or explore the surrounding protected reserve with a local guide.
Masoala Forest Lodge is tucked in a sheltered cove on the rainforested Masoala Peninsula. Set your own schedule, whether it’s a guided jungle walk or paddling in a traditional pirogue.
April to October
As April approaches, the rains dwindle. The best time to explore nature parks and enjoy the beaches in Madagascar is from May to October, when the weather is drier and temperatures are cooler. Humpback whales can also be spotted off the coast from June to September, and the lemur breeding season starts in October.
November & December
With temperatures rising, the rains tend to break between November and December. Wildlife viewing continues through these months with lemur breeding in full swing, but sunny beach days are likely to see some rainy interludes.
January to March
These months are categorised by heavy rains and possible cyclones. Many parks may be closed during this time.
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