When it comes to exploring the exotic landscapes and rich cultural heritage of the eighth continent, we are the consistently voted one of the best. We’ve been working in the Madagascar travel business for over 25 years, but we still tailor make every single one of our tours.
Our customers frequently comment on our exceptional service and unparalleled attention to detail – see below for real reviews. Dadamanga has rightfully earned its reputation as the best Madagascar tour company. With a stellar 5-star rating on TripAdvisor and the prestigious TripAdvisor Traveler’s Choice Award in 2020, 2023, and 2024, Dadamanga continues to be the top choice for adventurers and nature enthusiasts alike.
Why Choose Dadamanga for Your Madagascar Tour Company?
Award-Winning Excellence
Earlier this year we were thrilled to have been awarded Madagascar Tour Operator of the Year 2024 in the MEA Business Awards. In recent years, we’ve also won the IGLTA Foundation’s Impact Award, and a Luxury Travel Guide award.




Dadamanga’s consistent recognition by TripAdvisor is a testament to our commitment to excellence. Winning the Traveler’s Choice Award three times is no small feat and reflects the high level of satisfaction and praise from travelers worldwide. This award is based on genuine reviews and feedback, highlighting Dadamanga’s ability to deliver exceptional experiences that leave a lasting impression.
Expertly Curated Tours
When travelling to Madagascar, it’s essential to have a knowledgeable and experienced guide. Dadamanga’s team of local experts possesses an in-depth understanding of Madagascar’s unique ecosystems, culture, and history. Our tours are meticulously planned to ensure you see the best sights, from the famous Avenue of the Baobabs to the otherworldly landscapes of the Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park.
Awesome Trip, Very Well Organized - We have just completed a spectacular 2.5 weeks in Madagascar, and I cannot thank Dadamanga enough for the excellent job they did putting together our itinerary and ensuring our trip... read more was fantastic.
Our itinerary was basically as follows:
* Antananarivo
* Morondava / Avenue of the Baobabs
* Kirindy NP
* Grande Tsingy & Petit Tsingy
* Antananarivo
* Antasibe
* Palmarium
* Antananarivo
* Nosy Be
Here are a few reasons we loved Dadamanga:
Professionalism. The quotation provided by Dadamanga was exceptionally thorough, with great details on what we would see/do and what expectations we should have. They flagged things like “rustic property; no AC” and alerted us to bad roads, just to make sure our expectations were kept in check. It is, after all, one of the poorest countries in the world. Jonastan at Dadamanga was great!
Competitive. We got quotes from three quality travel providers, and Dadamanga was very competitive. Madagascar is not necessarily a cheap trip, but Dadamanga provided great itinerary slightly cheaper than the competitors.
Communications. Not only did they communicate clearly and quickly, but they established a WhatsApp group just before our trip so we could highlight any issues and get support 24/7.
Additionally, they offered great information in advance on traveling in Madagascar (roads, airports, luggage, etc.), eSims, ATMs, animal welfare, what to pack, etc.
Finally, we heard other groups complain that some of their animal experiences that they expected to be fully wild were “like petting zoos”. We knew in advance when we would be truly wild, when we’d be at a sanctuary, and when we were somewhere that had animals rescued from the pet trade that could not be reintroduced to the wild. We went to no “petting zoos”.
Flexible. Most Madagascar travel agents insist on providing the domestic flights, but our employer was paying for our flights as part of an annual R&R trip, so Dadamanga let us arrange that ourselves. That was very appreciated, as we saved a lot (and flew business class domestically).
Guides. After spending 2.5 weeks of lemur safaris, hiking, and water sports, I can say with authority that there are a lot of bad guides in this country - loud around animals, smoking, unsafe driving, littering, disregard for other groups, etc. But the guides we had with Dadamanga - Tojo Alex in western Madagascar and Mihaja in eastern Madagascar - were excellent. The same goes for both of our drivers. Both guides were well trained, extremely knowledgeable on the fauna and flora, and spoke great English.
Lodging. Our lodging was not all perfect, but I am sure was the best available. Two places - the Palmarium Reserve and Nosy Be Hotel - stood out as exceptional. Most others were very good, and only one (Olympe du Bemaraha, near Tsingy) was underwhelming. I do not fault Dadamanga for this hotel’s issues.
Overall, this was the trip of a lifetime, and I am very grateful to Dadamanga for arranging it. Highly recommended. ️️️️️
Krotz
October 9, 2026
A well organised, stress-free trip to Madagascar - We were lucky to have chosen Dadamanga for our 2 week trip in Madagascar.
From our first message, communication was excellent. The team took the time understand what we were... read more looking for and discuss the options. The itinerary they proposed covered everything we'd hoped to see.
When our luggage went missing, they stepped in right away and helped us sort it out, which took a lot of stress out of the situation. The hotels were consistently great choices, comfortable and well located.
We saw incredible flora and fauna (lots of baby Lemurs!), and incredible landscapes. Despite the drives being quite long we were never bored as there was so much to see out of the window.
Our drivers, Franco and Tsiory, were very skilled in handling Madagascar's roads. They were also happy to answer ourquestions about the country, its wildlife, and its culture.
We have already reccomend Dadamanga to our friends and would definitely use them again for our next trip to Madagascar.
A F
October 8, 2026
Private tour covering Andasibe, Kirindy, Tsingy, Antsirabe, Ranomafana, and Isalo - I had a fantastic private tour with Rado and Tsiry, who were excellent guides and drivers—knowledgeable, reliable, and genuinely warm. The flexible, beautifully varied itinerary featured unforgettable landscapes, particularly Isalo... read more and Tsingy, alongside memorable encounters with local communities and wonderful insights into Malagasy culture and cuisine. Highly recommended!
mariel0uisw
October 6, 2026
Incredible experience - Dadamanga organised our entire two week trip to Madagascar. They took our requirements and came up with an itinerary that ticked all of our boxes! Literally everything was organised for... read more us. All of our drivers, guides, chef, other staff etc were absolutely amazing - so knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful. We had a problem with one of our internal flights (airline not Dadamanga related) and Dadamanga got us sorted and kept us informed the whole time. We had an absolutely incredible time and would not hesitate to recommend Dadamanga.
Nicola C
October 5, 2026
Exceptional Personalised intinerary for Madagascar - Dadamanga Travel organised our customised itinerary for Madagascar. Front start to finish our entire holiday was seamless and everything was exceptionally well taken care of. The office staff, drivers and... read more guides for all of our activities were amazing and looked after us so well.
Tammie G
October 3, 2026
These are the guides you want. - Attempt number three to convince TripAdvisor I am not a robot while not just purposely writing like I don't know how .
Myself, my husband, and my parents spent... read more a total of 25 days with Dadamanga tours in Madagascar. Our itinerary was always going to be complicated - I wanted to be there for 25 days, my parents only had 16 days, and my husband had 21 days and we were going to have multiple meetings and departures between us all. I also had a lot of ground I wanted to cover to try to find some very specific animals. I was able to see every single animal I hoped (my list had aye ayes, fosas, ring tailed lemurs, indris, and vasa parrots). We even got ridiculously lucky and spotted some tenrecs (which are easier to find in the rainy season), and a whale shark that had come up to Nosy Komba early this year!
From the moment I sent in all the places I hoped to go, everything was easy. An itinerary that checked all of my boxes was sent over, and anytime I had a question it was happily answered. The team managed to make all of my destinations work within the dates we had, and every single person we met and helped us along the way was fantastic. Roberto picked us up from the airport and told us all about Madagascar on our way to the hotel. When my parents bag didn't make it on their flight from France it seemed like the whole team mobilized to help out. We had already left Tana when the bag arrived - and Roberto and Giovanni dealt with the airline and even drove over four hours at night to get the bag to us at our next stop so that they wouldn't be without it for ten days. The day before I was supposed to leave my flight had changed which meant I would be getting in 24 hours earlier than originally planned, and they handled it immediately, changing my pick up and getting my another night at my hotel.
Every hotel check in was assisted by whoever was our guide at the time and all of the hotels were comfortable - some of them exceptional. Two legs of our trip were accompanied by Didi, who was an incredible driver and also just a blast to have around. We had some days of car karaoke and loved that he joined us when we were at the Palmarium. He has an incredibly calm demeanor and even when things went wrong (my mom getting sick on a drive being a top thing), he was patient, made sure we had whatever we needed, and kept us all going.
On one of our legs we were accompanied by Eristor who kept us entertained with lots of stories and myths from Madagascar. He always had tons of energy and enthusiasm - and when one person (me) got very sick on a hike was incredibly patient in walking me back to the car so my husband could carry on and not miss out on the day!
All of the hotels that were booked for us were comfortable with good food - a particular shout out to 293 on Komba where we really enjoyed the small quiet settings. Anyone looking for a tour guide in Madagascar should look no further, especially if you know what you want to see or want a quieter tour without the buses and big groups we saw occasionally. Should our plans bring us back to Madagascar again, we will for sure be repeat customers.
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202addies
September 17, 2026
Top notch - Absolutely flawless company that bent over backwards for us on more than one occasion. The professionalism, attention to detail and most importantly their true care of the customers well being... read more was next level. It felt as if we had an entire team at our finger tips, working hard to ensure everything was running smoothly. The kindness shown to us from the drivers, guides, owner and a multitude of people working behind the scenes was truly remarkable. I really cant speak highly enough about our overall experience. Thank you, Dadamanga!! A special shout out to our guide/driver, Tsiory!! We miss ya buddy!!
tomhoward53
September 7, 2026
Dream Holiday - We booked directly through Dadamanga. They designed our 23 day trip to meet our needs and interests. It far exceeded our expectations, running smoothly, seeing more than we could have... read more hoped,. They checked in on us to make sure all was well and kept us updated with flight changes. Their group what’s app made it easy to communicate with them. Their choices of accomodation were a perfect blend of rustic charm with modern comforts, . It was truly a holiday dream and I can recommend them to everyone.
Lisa M
August 24, 2026
Thoughtful and professional - Dadamanga designed a fantastic custom itinerary based on our wishes and preferences. The itinerary they sent us is very professional and included descriptions of the hotels and national parks. They... read more also provided a wealth of material on what to expect and how to prepare, such as details about tipping, local customs, weather, personal safety, and more.
Madagascar can be a challenging country even for seasoned travelers, so it's comforting to have expert local guides and experienced drivers for each leg of the journey. On our third hour of a super long drive on a very bumpy and rural road, we asked our guide what would happen if the car broke down. He told us the lengths the company would go to to get a replacement car to us, and it was reassuring to hear.
We had an amazing trip, and everything went super smoothly, largely thanks to great planning and professionalism from Dadamanga.
Jonas Å
August 23, 2026
Personalized Experiences
One of things we are proud of is our ability to tailor experiences to individual preferences. Whether you’re interested in wildlife safaris, cultural tours, or adventure activities, Dadamanga offers customized itineraries that cater to your interests. This personalized approach ensures that every traveler has a memorable and fulfilling experience.
Commitment to Sustainability
Dadamanga is dedicated to responsible tourism practices that protect and preserve Madagascar’s natural beauty. We work closely with local communities and conservation organizations to promote sustainable tourism. By choosing Dadamanga as your Madagascar travel agency, you’re not just embarking on an incredible journey; you’re also supporting efforts to maintain the island’s biodiversity and cultural heritage.
So, if you’re planning a trip to this extraordinary island, look no further than Dadamanga. Join the ranks of satisfied travelers who have discovered the magic of Madagascar with the best in the business. Your adventure awaits!
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