Madagascar ...... an island that is 1600 kilometres from north to south and home to over 31 million people, sitting around 450 kilometres off the coast of Africa in the Indian Ocean.
Untouched by mass tourism, with welcoming and friendly folk whose ancestors came to the island from the south-east asian archipelago over 2,000 years ago. A land of rainforests and arid lands, unique animals and plants, stunning quiet beaches and spectacular scenery made up of rugged coasts, high mountains and desert-like landscapes. Add to this coral reefs and crystal clear (unpolluted) turquoise waters, and you have a destination that stands alone, and beckons you to see it. The island is renown for the diversity of nature that it harbours. David Attenborough and others have produced amazing documentaries highlighting this aspect of the nation. Around 90% of fauna and flora are found nowhere else on earth.
Why Madagascar ....
So why travel to Madagascar ?
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Unique flora and fauna - from "Mouse Lemurs" to "Indri" - "Fossa" & 115 endemic bird species + 6 of the world's 8 "baobab" species.
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Beach resorts to fit all budgets - for honeymoons, families or just pure relaxation.
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Some of the world's best "primary rainforests" to discover and wander through.
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Diving or snorkelling - stunning coral reefs and dive sites which are totally unspoilt.
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Hiking through areas of total diversity...... including the famous "Tsingy"
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Canoeing down waterways in splendid isolation. Join the locals in fishing or undertake some big game offshore.
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Kite-surfing or wave surfing without crowds and near perfect conditions
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Culture - experience a people from a blend of backgrounds, with traditions that will amaze you.
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Enjoy the local cuisine, and throw in a lot of very good french inspired cooking - a delight.
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Photography - people, landscapes, wildlife and so much more. Endless opportunities.
What are the best months to travel to Madagascar in regards to the weather ?
Madagascar is a large island located in the tropics, so the "tropical climate" varies across the island.
It is rainy along the east coast, arid in the south-west and temperate in the mountains. In the inland areas the mountain ranges influence the climate, with rainfall depending upon the exposure to prevailing winds.
Being in the Southern Hemisphere, the country has reversed seasons compared with Europe or North America. Overall seasonality is about "wet or dry", rather than "summer or winter".
The whole country has a rainy season from November to March, though this is very weak in the southeast and southwest and that area is extremely arid. In most of the country there is a dry season from April to October, though in the far north this is from May to September. On the east coast it can rain all year round.
Being a tropical climate, the rains usually occur in the form of afternoon thunderstorms, so it can be very sunny even in the wettest months during the mornings.
Remember that much of Madagascar has very poor dirt/gravel/sand road system and that during the wetter months many roads become unusable. Further many rivers flood and bridges/vehicular barges may not be operational during that period.
About us .............
Our roots go back to 1993 when we commenced operations specialising in wildlife safaris to Africa and India. In 2000 our name changed to Wildlife Safari Consultants and this operation is still in place today. In 2017 we decided to create a specialist unit for Madagascar and thus the Madagascar Travel Centre was born.
Why choose "Madagascar Travel Centre" ... As a division of Wildlife Safari Consultants we are not a newcomer to the market. Founded in 1993 when avid wildlife photographer, Dennis Jones, decided to create a specialist agency in order to share the vast wealth of experience that he had accumulated from his photo shoots in Madagascar, mainland Africa and India. Since that time we have organised independent travel for hundreds of clients, some travelling by themselves and others joining one of our groups. We create unique itineraries to meet your interests and budget.
We only offer group tours to locations we know and have visited, and our Group Tours are escorted by one of our staff. Our staff travel to Madagascar regularly and inspect the attractions, accommodation and services that we recommend to you. We have partners across Madagascar ready to assist you every step of the way, with 24x7 support. We are not part of a "large" chain of operators with expensive overheads that you end up paying for. We are totally independent and have been from the start. Our personal links with hotels, camps and ground operators in both Madagascar, mainland Africa and India goes back over 40 years.
MADAGASCAR TRAVEL CENTRE
Phone (+612) 02 9939 5660 // ATIA Accreditation :: A10551
Email us: web@wildlife-safari-consultants.com
