A towering baobab rises from Madagascar’s dry plains
A ring-tailed lemur balances gracefully on a wooden beam in Madagascar’s lush forest
Women walk along a sunlit beach in Madagascar
A vividly coloured chameleon clings to variegated leaves in Madagascar
An ibis perches on a thick branch in Madagascar’s lush forest

Madagasgar luxury safaris

An island that feels worlds apart from the rest of Africa, where rainforest meets coral reef and ancient species thrive in isolation. Madagascar is a place of vivid contrasts and quiet magic, shaped by time and tide into one of the most extraordinary destinations on earth.

Walk through emerald forests alive with the call of lemurs and the rustle of colourful chameleons among the leaves. Drift by pirogue (traditional canoe) through mangrove channels, dive over coral gardens alive with colour and explore remote national parks where baobabs stand like sentinels from another age. From the awe-inspiring limestone spires of Tsingy de Bemaraha, to the vanilla-scented air of Nosy Be, Madagascar invites you to slow down, look closer and feel the pulse of the wild.

Diamond Skies Safaris curates Madagascar journeys that blend adventure with comfort. Stay in rainforest lodges hidden in the trees, unwind in eco-luxury beach retreats on sapphire bays, and travel with expert guides who reveal the island’s biodiversity and culture.

Madagascar practical tips

Access & Travel 

  • Most journeys begin in Antananarivo, Madagascar’s capital, with direct or connecting flights from hubs such as Johannesburg, Nairobi and Addis Ababa. Light aircraft and private road transfers link rainforest reserves, wildlife lodges and the islands of the north and west, ensuring efficient, scenic travel between regions.

Accommodation & Guiding 

  • All Diamond Skies Safaris itineraries are privately guided, with naturalist hosts accompanying you throughout. Lodges and boutique hotels are chosen for their design, sustainability, and proximity to wildlife — from rainforest hideaways in Andasibe to barefoot-luxury beach villas on Nosy Be or Anjajavy. Every element of your journey is curated and managed, from charter flights to dining and guided walks.

Sustainability 

  • Madagascar’s biodiversity is globally unique and deeply fragile. The lodges and guides we partner with support local communities, reforestation and wildlife protection, meaning your stay directly contributes to preservation and education.

Combining Destinations 

  • Madagascar pairs beautifully with mainland East Africa, especially Kenya or Tanzania, for those wishing to contrast classic safari with island life. It also combines naturally with South Africa, with direct connections via Johannesburg allowing an easy bush-to-beach itinerary.

  • what you could see in Madagascar

  • Whalesharks

  • Lemurs, chameleons and rare bird species

  • Rainforest trails and waterfalls

  • Tsingy limestone pinnacles

  • Coral reefs and pristine beaches around Nosy Be

best time to visit Madagascar

  • May to October: Dry season offers the best wildlife viewing and hiking conditions

  • November/December for Whaleshark season

  • November to April: The wet season brings lush foliage, active lemurs and excellent diving. It is also when many young animals are born, adding energy and movement to the forests.

Contact us to find out how we can make your Madgascan dreams come true…