Tailor made vacation in Madagascar

Planet

We issue all our guests with reusable water bottles to reduce the need for single use plastics.

We issue all guests with a Code of Conduct detailing information and guidance of what we expect and specifically highlighting the environmental actions they can take while in Madagascar. This includes guidance on water conservation, energy conservation, waste disposal and using environmentally safe and biodegradable toiletries.

We and our partners do not promote any captive animal experiences other than those required to protect and nurture endangered species. Such operations must demonstrate they are operating to the highest ethical, welfare and ecological standards - as independently audited by an NGO, charity or government approved body, before being considered.

In Andasibe, guests can join a conservation reforestation programme where they will see the initiatives the local community and NGOs are undertaking to combat deforestation. Guests will be able to contribute directly by funding and planting a tree. Guests will also be able to see the work being undertaken to protect endangered endemic species at the Amphibian Survival Assurance Centre in Andasibe.

People

We are firmly committed to “local delivery”. This stance is defined by our commitment to only use local guides and tour support staff. We do not employ Tour Leaders from the UK. This ensures that we are investing in our chosen destinations and their local communities.

We actively give priority to local suppliers and service providers that demonstrate an active stance regarding their employees social and economic rights. Our chosen accommodation, excursions and activities focus on the local community. For example, in Madagascar, guests can contribute and support the Tsara Komba local team in providing a wide range of community sustainability initiatives including financing local schools, housing and infrastructure projects and leading community business investment programmes.

Our tours and tailor-made itineraries provide the opportunity to visit local social projects either as an included activity or as an optional excursion. All such projects are vetted to ensure they provide either financial, social or community benefit.