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

  Unforgettable Honeymoon  - The entire trip was a dream, from start to finish. Dadamanga was easy to work with, incredibly flexible, and thorough in every aspect of their planning. They presented us with... read more a ~50 page PDF of our journey for review prior to our trip which outlined important details such as logistics, along with the nuanced and exciting tidbits about each piece of our journey. Brett was always very prompt and thorough as we planned the trip and worked through the logistics, and he was able to accommodate changes and scheduling questions nearly instantaneously. The trip covered a wide range of activities we were excited about - there was a perfect mix of adventure and relaxation. A perfect mix of natural wildlife, along with sanctuary opportunities to cover all sorts of opportunities to experience the flora and fauna of Madagascar.

We had the two most incredible guides as well to assist us with our journey across Madagascar. Malala and Lionel are both unbelievable at what they do. Their kindness and personability shone through from the moment we met them. Their logistical expertise and professionalism also was clear from the second we met - they made sure we had everything we could possibly needed from the second we landed, to the second our trip concluded and they were with us every step of the way. In case that wasn't enough, they're also super knowledgeable of all aspects of Madagascar and they were able to answer pretty much every question we had along the way without hesitation. My wife and I left happy, and well-informed with countless priceless memories and huge smiles on our faces. We cannot imagine exploring Madagascar (or having even 1/10th the experience we had) without everyone from the Dadamanga team. If you're thinking about visiting, they're a must!

  Amazing - I just finished my 6 day trip from Toliara to Tana with Dadamanga and I couldn't have had a better experience. Tsiory was not only an excellent professional, he went... read more out of his was to make sure I was always comfortable and was very flexible when I had stomach problems on the road. I could not recommend Tsiory, and Dadamanga, enough to anyone thinking about exploring Madagascar, I will definitely contact him when I come back to visit.

  Fantastical, Unique, Exhilarating, Magical, Challenging and Frustrating - Dadamanga put together a wonderful, private tour of Madagascar that met our needs, duration and desires. The questionnaires and email exchanges fine tune the travel plans. The responses are timely.... read more The staff of drivers and guides (Roberto, Naina, Enry, Depot, Tojo and Morris) are excellent.
On the day of our arrival, Dadamanga adjusted their greeting & pickup of us at the airport from 3 PM in the afternoon to 2 AM at the dead of night due to a Kenya Airways cancellation. I have got a new definition of rough road after the nine-hour ride between Morondava and Tsingy.
Dadamanga provided some excellent advice during the planning process: “An economy-sized pack of patience and a family-sized box of sense of humor are very good travel items to bring on any Madagascar visit.” Having enjoyed our adventure in Madagascar, the wisdom of their advice is so true. Enjoy Madagascar!

  Great ~2.5 week trip around Madagascar  - My mother and I did a ~2.5 week trip with Dadamanga in July-August 2024. Our itinerary was basically three pieces (each with different guides and drivers):
1. The RN7 route... read more but no time at the beach. Highlights: Ranomafana and Isalo. We then flew back to Antananarivo and did a one-day city tour.
2. A trip out west. We flew between Antananarivo and Morondava and then visited the Avenue of Baobabs, Kirindy Reserve, and the Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park.
3. After flying back to Antananarivo, we went to Andasibe. Highlights: Mantadia and Analamazaotra.

I had proposed the original general areas we were interested in, and Dadamanga did a great job of putting together a comprehensive itinerary. We felt like the trip was really well organized, and they were great about accommodating specific itinerary requests. We especially liked our guide and driver (Lova and Lionel) for the first leg of the trip, and most of the local/park guides were great. We really loved the diversity of scenery and animals we saw on the trip.

The main negatives were mostly about the difficulty of traveling in Madagascar. The roads are really bad, so it is slow to get anywhere. A few of the hotels in more remote areas had limited food choices.

  Madagascar 🇲🇬 Unplugged!  - What a 75th birthday celebration for my Husband, we had an epic trip. First and foremost, we’ve had a wonderful trip thanks to Dadamanga.

From A-Z every correspondence... read more in the planning stages, plus each and every one of the guides & drivers have been excellent.

Malala was fabulous throughout the trip, we certainly left as friends. All our drivers, especially Gideona in Tanna, was so much fun & all kept us very safe. We experienced the full immersive atmosphere of Madagascar & NosyBe in a holiday of a lifetime.

  Reliable and Responsive - Brett is a wealth of knowledge of Madagascar, totally putting me at ease with his advice and experience. He and his team are efficient and respond quickly to dispel any... read more fears that you might have about transferring your money to an account in Africa. The tours are customisable depending on available time and clearly set out in an itinerary. They welcome customers to tweak their trips and build that into the itinerary for a bespoke service. Whilst speaking to other travellers and drivers there, Dadmanga's prices are on the more expensive end but you do get the service to match along with reliable vehicles and an English-speaking driver who is constantly by your side. Important factors when visiting Madagascar (a real diamond in the rough).

  Great group tour with just a few glitches  - I was lucky enough to be able to join Dadamanga's first group tour in July 2024. Overall the trip went very well. Our guide, Nambi, was excellent. ... read more His English was great and he was very knowledgeable and easy to get along with. It surprised me a bit that he did not directly work at Dadamanga, rather was free lance. Nonetheless, he performed his duties without fail. The itinerary of 13 days covered both the arid west and the wet eastern parts of the country giving us a great representation of the country as a whole. I loved the river cruise, the Ave of the Baobobs and Tsingy National Park. However, please be aware that the road system of Madagascar is very bad, as it's a poor country. The main highways are littered with potholes in many areas and only two lanes wide, with many trucks in some areas. Also, they pass thru every single village and town and your effective speed of travel is diminished to about 15 miles per hour. We took dirt highways in western areas which went even slower. 2 days of this tour were dedicated to grueling 10-12 hour drives. (options to fly are available for a significantly higher price) This was well known ahead of time, just be ready for it. On top of that, the 4WD vehicle we had out west did NOT have functioning AC, and although we generally did not need the AC due to heat, as it was winter on this visit, the dust and exhaust fumes gave serious headaches to those in the back. This vehicle also broke down, and we had to be towed by some very nice local folks passing by for 45 mins. On the plus side, the hotels were generally very good, with the exception of one. Many that claimed to have wifi, did not have functioning wifi, especially the more rural areas, so buying a SIM card may help. I had 3G coverage with my ORANGE SIM most areas, and it was faster than any 3G I've had elsewhere. The camping along the river was really fun, just be aware that there are NO facilities, this is "bush" bathroom camping. The waterfalls that you visit on the river are amazing, and you are likely to have them all by yourself. The food along the boat and at most hotels way exceeded my expectations. Healthy veggies were served with almost every meal, and NONE of my group got sick at any time on the trip. The trip was well organized and carried out. I enjoyed it. The communication before the trip left something to be desired. Promised deadlines came and went without info from Dadamanga. Also be prepared to pay a single supplement if traveling alone. I assumed I would get paired up with a roommate but was not informed otherwise until the last minute and had to cough up the supplement. Having said that I realize that this was their first group tour having to communicate with a number of groups and I assume they learned from it. Overall, I gave the tour 4.5 stars but this rounded up to 5. If they fixed their communication issues before hand and provided better transport options in the arid west, it would have been a strong 5.0 stars. Madagascar tours are not cheap. I think Dadamanga offers a solid value and would use again.

  Bespoke trip to Andasibe  - My wife and I travelled with a friend from Tana to Andasibe on a bespoke trip organised by Dadamanga. We were collected from the domestic airport and driven by... read more an English speaking guide to Vakona Forest Lodge, calling in at Peyrieras Exotic to see chameleons and geckos on the way. Next morning, we visited V.O.I.M.M.A Community Reserve and saw Indri Indri. We then went to Lemur Island before lunching at Vakona Forest Lodge and returning to the Nosy Manga Hotel in Tana for a few hours before catching our international flight. Our arrangements went like clockwork, our driver was excellent and we saw all we had hoped to see.

  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!