3 independent reviews for Wild Madagascar tour, small group
Reviews for Wild Madagascar tour, small group
David Handley review 3 Nov 2026
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
The varied landscapes and some interesting river crossings a la top Gear / Grand Tours!2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Be prepared for some long travel days on what are euphemistically called roads i,e, very bumpy tracks. Anybody with a fitness tracker will be told they have been hiking for hours after one of these journeys............3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes everything we did was with local people and water was always provided from large bottles.4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
Excellent highly reccomendedAngie Bowles review 16 Oct 2026
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
Impossible to select just one thing! We had so many incredible experiences- reaching the top of Grande Tsingy, watching lemurs in the rainforest, seeing a humpback whale really close, white knuckle road trips & floating down the river on the”ferry”! And so many more….2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Don’t underestimate the physical demands of the trip. Understand that the infrastructure in Madagascar is very limited indeed. Don’t expect to be able to access shops, healthcare or banks/ATMs. Most places only accept cash - no electricity/internet = no card use. Driving times are huge. Many days start before 7am with 8-12 hours traveling. Lean into a different way of life, ask lots of respectful questions and enjoy every moment.3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes, it’s clear that local people benefit from this type of tourism in Madagascar. Whilst it would be disingenuous to suggest that flying across the world on vacation could have a net reduction in our environmental impact, we feel that this vacation raised our awareness of some environmental issues. By paying to visit various national parks & projects we have done a tiny bit to support conservation.4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
Excellent.Adrienne Kemp review 28 Oct 2025
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
The animal encounters.2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Pack light. You do not need very much. Be flexible and resilient with everything that gets thrown at you.3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
We provided a small amount to a school. It was good that local people were employed to support our trip. Unfortunately for them, we were reduced in numbers owing to the political situation.4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
It was brilliant.Holiday Reviews
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