Dadamanga: The 5-star Madagascar tour company chosen by you

  Must see in Tana - worth the tour - Brett and Rado have organised this one-day trip in just a few hours. They were reactive, efficient and friendly. The trip was well organised and really interesting. The royal palace... read more is well worth the visit, and the Museum of Photography as well. The local guides and Rado were knowledgeable. And to top it all, we had an excellent Malagasy lunch at Haka Fy. Highly recommended.

  Madagascar - Country of wonder!  - We have just completed a four week trip through Madagascar organised from being to end by Dadamanga and we could not recommend them more highly - they were exceptional!
From... read more our initial contact with Brett in 2019, through many emails, to finally arriving at Antananarivo where we were met by Roberto, to our travels to the west with Theo, the glorious beach breaks at Anakao and Nosy Komba to our travels with Stephan in the east everything was extremely well organised. The hotels were great considering the remoteness of some of the locations, the wildlife from Lemurs, chameleons, snakes, frogs, birds were incredible, the landscapes constantly changing, and the warmth and hospitality of the Malagasy truly enriched the experience.
Madagascar is not an easy country to travel within and we had days of long drives on very bad roads but we always knew at the end of the day we would arrive somewhere unique and special which made the long dusty roads worthwhile.
The local guides used at the National Parks and in our Tana site seeing days were all very good with lots of local knowledge and the ability to spot wildlife that we would never have seen on our own.
Many reviews will advise not visiting Antananarivo as it is a big crowded city with bad traffic but our few days there were worth it especially the cooking class at Tana Kitchen which was an absolute highlight.
We cannot thank our two wonderful drivers Theo and Stephan enough for their patience with endless questions, their excellent driving in very tough conditions and their friendly and caring manner which made it hard to say goodbye at the end of our trip.. The Dadamanga team were contactable if needed and quickly responded with a couple of queries during the four weeks of our adventure.
This was a trip of a lifetime with many memories created and the trip was made as easy and stress free as possible due to the care and attention of the entire Dadamanga team. We intend to adapt the Malagasy saying when we get home “Mora Mora” - take it easy!

  Dream come true  - We are just back from a fantastic trip to Madagascar with Dadamanga. We contacted them with the brief that we really wanted to see wild ring tailed lemurs, and as... read more many other species as possible, though our budget was on the low end. Throughout the whole process, from initial contact to the end of our trip, Dadamanga (and Madagascar) thoroughly exceeded our expectations!
The know before you go guide was very useful and realistic in what to expect, it helped us to be prepared for any issues that may arise (airports/roads/breakdowns etc), but thanks to our driver, hotels booked and guides along the way, everything went perfectly.
Didi, who drove us, was brilliant and was a perfect fit for us. We had a great time with him - practicing Malagasy phrases, learning about Madagascar, exploring local restaurants and playing UNO!
We were so lucky to see ring tailed lemurs three times, as well as many more lemur species than we expected! The local guides in the national parks were amazing - so knowledgeable and able to spot the smallest animal from a great distance away.
We would thoroughly recommend Dadamanga (and Madagascar) - thank you so much for such an incredible trip!

  Wonderful 10-day tour - We had a wonderful 10-day trip with a custom itinerary. Our guide/driver was excellent and made the journey so enjoyable. We visited Andasibe, Antananarivo, then drove across the country to... read more Miandrivazo, Kirindy and Morondava. The guides for all of our wildlife tours were outstanding and very adept at spotting some of the most challenging mammals and birds to see. The staff at Dadamanga were very responsive to all my questions and provided a wonderful, detailed itinerary. A few things had to be adjusted on the fly, as flight times shift and roads aren't always predictable. Our driver handled these minor hiccups (that were no fault of his) so well and we got to have a dream travel experience in Madagascar come true!

  Trip of a lifetime!  - Absolutely incredible, top-tier experience with Dadamanga. Madagascar had been my bucket list dream destination for as long as I can remember. I had to cancel my trip in 2020 because... read more of Covid, and this year, I was finally able to go. Dadamanga was instrumental in making my dream come true! Everything was perfect from start to finish. I told them where I wanted to go, how long I had to visit, and what type of accommodation I prefer, and they did the rest. All of the hotels (except one, for which I wrote a separate review) were lovely.
The roads in Madagascar are pretty horrific, and we had one terrifying boat trip, but of course Dadamanga isn't to blame for this you just have to be mentally prepared for the fact that a Madagascar trip won't be the most relaxing trip you've ever taken!
Our guided tours were perfect, and we were able to see lots of animals up close. The highlight of the trip (besides the lemurs) was our driver, guide, and friend, Mihaja. The trip would not have been the same without his kindness, knowledge, and the attention he paid to all of our needs. He went out of his way to make the trip special for us. Miasoatra, Dadamanga!

  Fantastic 3 week trip around Madagascar - Thankyou Dadamanga for a great Madagascar experience. My husband and I travelled for 3 weeks with a driver and had an unforgettable trip. We travelled from Tulear to Antsirabe, out... read more to the Tsingy and then onto to the East coast. We went from dry desert, to stone landscapes to rainforest, the highlands, baobabs and beach and then the tropical east coast. It was very long days of driving and in hindsight I wish we added an extra week or two onto our trip to do it a bit more relaxed. Be prepared for 10 hour drive days and LOTS of pot holes, especially in the Tsingy.... but it is a great adventure! If you do go to the Tsingy make sure you book a table in advance at Mad Zebu... it was the best meal I have ever had! We loved it all but if I had to pick a favourite spot it would be the Palmarium Hotel. They have "wild" lemurs on the property and it is overlooking the lake so it was great to have our final few days relaxing there. A few other things to mention - we took binoculars but never used them... not sure if we were lucky but the lemurs in all the parks came very close to us! We also brough snacks from home (muesli bars) but didn't finish them as the food at our hotels was amazing! Breakfast filled us up until dinner time.

Madagascar is a very unique country.... if you are keen for a bit of "off the beaten" track adventure - definitely book a trip to Madagascar with Dadamanaga!!! Brett and his team are really helpful.

  Lovely Madagascar  - Very happy to have followed the advice of Dadamanga on an itinerary for an 8 day experience of Madagascar as a first time visitor. I enjoyed the .program... read more presented and felt like I came away from the trip with having visited a number of different types of wildlife and areas.
Lovely people, food and unforgettable scenery.

  Fantastic company to work with  - I worked with Dadamanga to design a tour itinerary but did not end up visiting Madagascar after all. HOWEVER, wow! I have never worked with such an amazing response. These... read more guys were incredible! Our communications were top notch, clear, and professional. The itinerary was impressive, very comfortable, fun, and transparent with details. I am sure that judging by the care they put into their correspondence and planning that their tours and shepherding would have been first class.

  Excellent Dadamanga - The Dadamanga team are excellent. Choice of guide 'Fanu' was exemplary. Brilliant trip, well organised and professionally executed. Beautiful Madagascar makes you want to return time after time.