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All the road should lead to Madagascar
If all roads lead to Rome, as they say, we would have liked to assert that all roads should lead to Madagascar, the fourth largest island in the world, also known as the "Island of Contrasts" and the "Nature Island." That's why we have chosen the name Nature & Culture Madagascar (NCM)...
The richness of biodiversity is undeniable, and our country is one of the few in Africa with a written history. No one can say how long it would take to visit, admire, and explore Malagasy nature and learn about its culture.
From a tourism perspective, , Madagascar has everything except snow. Another name given to it is the "Little Continent.". Its relief, with a mountain range running from North to South, creates a variety of landscapes. Agriculture, handicrafts, customs, and traditions are other equally important assets, along with its parks and nature reserves.
So travel with Nature Culture Madagascar, and you will see and learn as much as possible, as we will take you off the beaten path. You will experience those rare moments in life that make you dream and yearn to come back and relive them.
Madagascar
Get involved in the local community and discover a new way of traveling.
Here, we believe in the importance of building deep connections with the communities we visit and making a positive contribution to their development.
When you travel with us, you will have the unique opportunity to participate in community projects, meet talented local artisans, and discover the region's unique traditions and customs.
Not only will you create unforgettable memories, but you will also contribute to sustainable and responsible tourism. Join our group and be part of a travel experience that goes beyond mere vacations, where you will have the chance to engage and create lasting memories while supporting the local communities you encounter.
Madagascar
Discover a sustainable and ecological tourism experience that respects the environment and supports local communities.
With us, we are committed to responsible tourism that aims to minimize the impact on nature and preserve natural resources for future generations.
When you travel with us, you will be immersed in pristine destinations, breathtaking landscapes, and diverse wildlife and flora. We work closely with passionate local guides who are experts in the region and will take you to hidden gems off the beaten path.
By choosing sustainable and ecological tourism, you contribute to the preservation of fragile ecosystems, the conservation of biodiversity, and the development of local communities. You will also have the opportunity to participate in conservation projects, meet local artisans, and learn about sustainable practices in each destination.
Join us for a travel adventure that combines discovery, environmental respect, and engagement with local communities. Together, we can create a better future for the planet while enjoying the wonders it has to offer.
Madagascar
As a local and professional expert, we are passionate about discovering and promoting the wonders of our region. With in-depth knowledge of every corner, we are dedicated to offering unique and authentic experiences.
Whether you want to explore historical sites, venture into breathtaking natural landscapes, or immerse yourself in the local culture, our expertise allows us to design tailor-made itineraries that cater to all your needs.
Trust us to guide you on this unforgettable adventure and let us show you our destination in a unique and enriching way.
Madagascar
Immerse yourself in the heart of local travel experiences and discover a new dimension of journeying.
We firmly believe that the best way to truly know a destination is by living authentic experiences guided by passionate local experts.
Whether you wish to explore iconic places, savor local flavors, delve into the culture, or venture off the beaten path, our local travel experiences are designed to provide you with a complete immersion into the everyday life of the region you're visiting.
Join us for a unique travel experience filled with enriching encounters, unexpected discoveries, and lasting memories.
Get ready to embark on an unforgettable adventure and forge genuine connections with the locals and their culture. Welcome to the captivating world of local travel experiences.
That fortified village of XVIIth century which is keeping its gates of stone, beautiful traditional houses, is the place of birth of Madagascar history and Antananarivo itself where the famous king of Antananarivo could manage to unify all malagasy kingdoms.
This tour is for travelers wanting to experience the wildlife and the natural treasure of Madagascar. • Andasibe National Park • Tsingy National Park, • Vakona reserve • Palmarium reserve • Local villages and ethnical groups • The Pangalanes Channel • Baobab Avenue
The diversity of Madagascar - Spiny forest - Dense rainforest of the east - Local villages and ethnical groups – Cultural immersion – Experience with the nature – Visit Parks and Reserves.
Embark on an unforgettable adventure through the wonders of Madagascar, exploring breathtaking and unique destinations. Tsiribihina River - Tsingy de Bemaraha - Baobab Avenue - Ranomafana National Park - Andringitra National Park.
Andasibe National Park - Dense rainforest of the east - Anja Reserve - Ranomafana National Park - Isalo National Park - White sand beaches of Ifaty - Local villages and ethnical groups
Andasibe National Park - Tsingy National Park - Dense rainforest of the east - Local villages and ethnical groups - The Pangalanes Channel - Crossing of the Tsirihihina River - Baobab Avenue
Cultural immersion - Tsingy National Park, with its amazing limestone formations - Baobab Avenue - Local villages and ethnical groups - Crossing of the Tsirihihina River
Andasibe and Mantadia National Park – Dense rainforest of the east - Vakona Private Reserve - Pangalanes Channel - Palmarium Private Reserve - Local villages and ethnical groups
Manitra si è rivelata una guida perfetta per un viaggio in Madagascar. Puntuale, preciso, simpatico, onesto e molto competente. Grazie Manitra spero di tornare presto nel tuo bellissimo Paese!!
Madagascar
Jun 2023 • Couples
Professional tour guide with excellent English. Car was comfortable and clean. I recommend this guide to anyone visiting Madagascar.
Written June 20, 2023
Best Tour guide ever!
Jun 2022
Manitra is an amazing tour guide. He is very professional and knowledgeable. He has a lot of knowledge about the history, culture and nature of Madagascar and you won't have a boring moment in his company. The trip was a lot of fun and we felt absolutely safe and taken care of with Manitra and his team. On my way back, my phone wasn't working and he exchanged his phone with me last minute so I wouldn't have a problem. I feel very appreciative that I got to visit Madagascar with him as our tour guide. Looking forward to be back one day to this beautiful country!
Written June 23, 2022
Manitra Randriambololona: a terrific guide and fantastic driver
Jun 2022
Manitra Randriambololona was a terrific guide and a fantastic driver. I was lucky to have him as both.
As a guide: He was super knowledgeable. It was a big plus that he’s the board director and chair of the National Guide Federation. Because he teaches courses on tourism at the Institut National du Tourisme et de L’Hôtellerie, he seemed to know everybody and to have trained most of the guides we met along the way. So all the regional guides he arranged for me were first-rate. Manitra had a good sense of humor too and that’s always a plus.
Madagascar is a country with a lot of bounce (literally) and we covered a lot of ground during my road trip. But note: When you’re told the roads are bad, take what you imagine “bad” to be and multiply it by at least 2X. Sometimes you wonder if they’re really roads at all. Given that the word “road” was often euphemistic, Manitra’s driving was even more impressive and commendable, sometimes on the cusp of miraculous.
Great guide - highly recommended
Jul 2020
it was a trip of a lifetime - we had so much fun, could enjoy local culture and felt safe all the time. We had a 4 weeks trip and Manitra was all the time our guide
Written June 24, 2021
We will certainely go back!
Dec 2019 • Friends
Everything was perfect! A wonderful trip in a magnificent country with a very good guide. We enjoyed all the experiences MAnitra allowed us to do!
Written December 22, 2019
Outstanding holiday thanks to Manitra
Apr 2019 • Friends
I cannot recommend Manitra enough. I travelled quite extensively and never came across such a great service, friendly, dedicated and professional people. Manitra is extremely knowledgeable, speaks several languages fluently and knows Madagascar very well. We exchanged a huge number of emails before our trip as we wanted to have a customised tour, touching many different places and a full and diverse experience of the country. Manitra was very quick in replying, able to answer all my questions. He perfectly understood us, our needs and wishes and came up with the most amazing tour ever. He insisted on several points, including about spending few days in Ambatomilo and he was totally right. The memory of the human and naturalistic experiences we did will stay with us for ever. The trekking at Isalo, the days spent at Ambatomilo and the various visits and interactions with the local people in the villages we stopped by were the hits of trip. Madagascar is a stunning country, extremely diverse, rich in natural beauties. Although extremely poor, people are friendly and welcoming. Our guide Fabien was simply outstanding, he satisfied every requests we had, including by going well beyond what was written in the programme. He speaks perfect Italian, french and English. He told us so much about Madagascar, it’s nature, people, culture. He was really thoughtful. He even organised an Italian aperitivo at the Isalo to celebrate the sunset. We became friend and it was a pleasure seeing him and Manitra on our last day in Tana. They went beyond expectations and organised an amazing dinner for all of us. Our driver Lalena was super friendly, an excellent driver (including in driving on difficult roads ). He introduced us to the Malgasci music and to the latest hits which made the time on the car very enjoyable. Everything was perfect is every single way. Really an outstanding service, with the nicest and professional people.
Written May 19, 2019
Manitra is one of the best knowledgable tour guide that bring you the magic experience!
Mar 2018 • Solo
I travel with Manitra whom as my private tour guide for 2 weeks to the east and southern Madagascar.
He speaks good English and native language. I remember he also speak French? He is really knowledgable about the natural environment, local culture, animals, plants etc. He did well explain to me everything that all I want to know.
He is also a good driver, caution with the road and weather. He can always be patient and responsible for adust my travel plan according to my personal need.
It was one of the most memorable travels experience for me.
Such a great great journey!!! We became friends after this trip.
Excellent guide
Jun 2023 • Luxury
What can I say about Manitra? He’s a great guy and even better guide. During the 13 days we spent together he acted as translator, cultural guide, photography partner, videographer, and porter. He made my experience comfortable and tailored everything to me. If I didn’t feel like going on a particular leg of the trip? No problem, we rearranged things. He provided nice commentary throughout our long drives, without being too distracting from my own private experience.
The thing I appreciated the most was his understanding of light when I was trying to get great shots of wildlife. Many animal spotters and local guides just want you to get as close as possible to the animals, not understanding that the angle and the direction of the sun are far more important for us. Manitra understands these things and it makes a HUGE difference in the field trying to walk away with great shots.
He arranged for unique cultural immersion stops, shopping stops- with no pressure- and good food choices. I opted for the luxury hotel options when possible and I was satisfied with everywhere we stayed, especially mantadia lodge and jardin du Roy. The jeep could have a more comfortable backseat- but it is Madagascar after all…
A+ experience and I’m so happy to have met Manitra and entrust my first experience with Madagascar to him. I’ll be back.
Reach out to him via the WhatsApp number listed on the site. TripAdvisor emails may go unanswered and don’t rely on the booking here.
Highly recommend.
Nov 27, 2022
Tour del Madagascar in 6 giorni da Tana’ a Tulear
Tour review: Private Tour for the Highlights of Madagascar
Io e Federica abbiamo scelto di fare un tour del Madagascar con Manitra ed è stata un’esperienza fantastica dall’inizio alla fine. Siamo stati sorpresi subito dalla sua disponibilità a rispondere a tutte le nostre domande per aiutarci a decidere l’itinerario più completo e adatto ai nostri tempi, budget ed esigenze.
Siamo stati con lui 6 giorni da Antananarivo fino a Tulear sulla costa sud ovest attraversando i bellissimi altopiani visitando la foresta pluviale di Ranomafana e il bellissimo Parco dell’Isalo, tra gli highlights del viaggio.
Manitra si è rivelato una guida eccellente e preparata con un ottimo italiano ed ha reso il nostro viaggio indimenticabile grazie alla sua professionalità e gentilezza.
Inoltre dopo avere contattato altri tour operator locali credo di aver scelto il migliore e consiglierei questa esperienza con la guida Manitra a tutti quelli che volessero fare un viaggio in Madagascar.
Oct 5, 2019
Tour dell’est Madagascar
Esperienza unica e meravigliosa, ho contattato Manitra tramite le recensioni presenti in questo sito. Ci siamo interscambiati corrispondenza via e-mail. All’inizio eravamo un’po’ scettici, ma nel corso della conoscenza con Manitra abbiamo sentito di fidarci. Manitra!! Una persona MERAVIGLIOSA, DISPONIBILE, ESPERTA, CORDIALE, RISPETTOSA, PUNTUALE, ONESTÀ, MOLTO PREPARATO SULLA STORIA E SU TERRITORIO DEL SUO PARSE. Cosa altro dire, oltre una guida con NOI ci ha fatto sentire degli Amici. Grazie Manitra.
Nov 19, 2022
Esperienza fantastica! ❤️
Tour review: Madagascar in 7 days. Wildlife Expedition and Culture Immersion
Esperienza favolosa in Madagascar! Abbiamo passato 7 giorni immersi nella natura, incontrando lemuri di ogni specie, camaleonti e tanti altri animali.
In questo breve ma immersivo tour che abbiamo fatto, oltre che alla natura abbiamo potuto conoscere anche un assaggio della cultura malgascia, visitando e incontrando abitanti di villaggi, riuscendo pure ad immergersi nella colorata Antananarivo.
Eravamo in due più la guida ed il driver. La guida Lucien, parlava italiano perfettamente e grazie a lui è riuscito a farci appassionare al loro stupendo paese.
Menzione speciale pure per il driver, capace di percorrere le affollate e difficili strade malgasce.
Ogni scelta per il nostro viaggio, compresa quella degli alloggi è stata perfetta.
Ringrazio nuovamente tutta l’organizzazione, sperando di poter tornare il prima possibile per un’immersione più lunga e approfondita del Madagascar.
Jul 2023 • Solo
Manitra is the only tour guide for any trip in Madagascar!!!
Manitra is amazing. He has a solid understanding and knowledge of his country, local history, nature and wildlife. I had no idea of where to visit in Madagascar and Manitra designed a trip catered to my wishes, timescale and comfort level.
He is so mindful of what would make a guest happy and ensures the guest has the best experience. He tailored the trip to my specific requests, but also took the time to gauge my interests.
As a solo female traveller, (despite being well travelled and undertook numerous solo trips in South America, Asia and Europe) this was my first solo trip in Africa.
I felt completely safe and looked after. Manitra is so dedicated and passionate about his country and his craft. I cannot recommend him enough.
I usually do not take guides but understood quickly that you need a driver, car and guide to get around Madagascar safely. I spoke to a number of people and Manitra was the easiest and most patient in terms of organising, booking, and paying for the trip. His English is great, but he can also do tours in Italian, French, German, and I think the list goes on! I also organised my tour with 5 days notice and he accommodated.
Review of: Private Tour for the Highlights of Madagascar
Written August 2, 2023
Indimenticabile viaggio avventura da Est a Ovest del Madagascar!
sept. 2023 • En couple
Abbiamo fatto un viaggio avventura meraviglioso di due settimane da una costa all'altra del Madagascar sotto la guida di Manitra, ed è stato tutto perfetto nei minimi dettagli! Dagli splendidi altopiani, alla savana fino al Viale dei Baobab e all’incredibile foresta di roccia degli Tsingy di Bemaraha, poi mare sulle spiagge incontaminate di Belo sur Mer, con snorkeling e whalewatching, per finire nella foresta tropicale, tra camaleonti, lemuri e natura selvaggia. Manitra ha scelto per noi i migliori hotel, sempre puliti e in ordine, i ristoranti con i cibi tipici più buoni e le guide locali più esperte e rispettose del territorio. Mentre viaggiavamo ci ha raccontato leggende, usi e costumi del paese rendendo il tour ancora più interessante, e ogni volta che poteva aggiungeva una tappa per mostrarci qualcosa in più, prendendo tempo anche per farci conoscere le popolazioni dei villaggi e il loro stile di vita. Il nostro driver Fano ha affrontato tutti i terreni più difficili, piste sterrate, su sabbia, chiatte, portandoci sempre a destinazione sani e salvi e in orario con la tabella di marcia. Lui e Manitra sono stati una compagnia simpatica, disponibile e cordiale. Sicuramente è un viaggio che ci porteremo sempre nel cuore, consigliatissimo!
Trip of a lifetime
juil. 2023 • En couple
Hard to convey exactly how phenomenal this experience was. We did a long trip to Madagascar (31 days) going East, West and South and had the best holiday of our lives.
Manitra arranged this trip at pretty late notice (about a month and half beforehand). We contacted him because of his position as President of the Guide Association, and due to the focus of Nature and Culture on sustainable tourism. Additionally, they work primarily with Malagasy guides and Malagasy owned businesses, which was an attraction for us.
Manitra was very responsive to our emails, and had a video call with us to learn about us and what interested us about visiting Madagascar. He was informative and helpful, guiding us well despite our naivety about visiting the country. We wanted to primarily see the wildlife, so Manitra created a tour for us that was tailored to focusing on visiting different national parks around the country, as well as having the full amount of time to experience these different diverse and wonderful places. He arranged our itinerary for the month of adventure, always looking for our feedback and thoughts, while offering his own experience about what would work for us.
We travelled East to see Akanin’ny Novy, Pangalanes, Analamazaotra and Mantandia, West to see Morondava, Tsingy de Bemaraha and South to see Ansirabe, Amositra, Ranomafana, Fianarantsoa, Isalo, and we ended our trip with a week on the beach in Anakao. We saw over 30 species of lemurs in the wild; dived and heard humpback whales singing; saw fossa, hundreds of interesting birds, chameleons, snakes, frogs, and wonderfully bizarre plants and trees. The people of Madagascar though are a real highlight and we felt welcomed and safe everywhere we went - at times having people open up their homes to us (once we were included in funeral celebrations). The Malagasy are incredibly resourceful and almost everything produced in the country is done by hand - the wood carving in Ambositra was particularly impressive. Even 31 days was not enough to do the country justice, there really is so much to see, and to even scratch the surface, you need to take a long holiday here. We are already talking about what we will do when we go back.
Our tour was led by one tour guide, Vivace, and one driver, Fano. Both made this a fantastic experience for us, and because they were so professional and serious about their work, we could both relax and learn how to live ‘mora-mora’.
The roads are abysmal in Madagascar, main ‘highways’ included. However, Fano made us feel like we were in safe hands in the car, and he is a very patient and attentive driver, always prepared for the unexpected, and always driving in a highly conscientious way. His English is much better than he is willing to admit, and he is a considerate and courteous man, who approaches life with a smile and an interest in you and in learning about the wider world. Both of us felt like we formed a strong bond with him on the trip and he did everything he could throughout to make sure it was an enjoyable and rewarding experience for us.
Vivace led the tour and he has a wealth of knowledge about everything in Madagascar: the fauna; the history of the country; the different tribes and their customs. His English is excellent and he is a good person and very professional in his role. He is funny too, and a pleasure to spend time with for three weeks. Vivace was thinking ahead throughout the trip to make sure that we were always enjoying the experience, and he was very responsive to our needs. We are both vegetarian, and he always informed hotels beforehand, as well as aiding in restaurants, so that we did not have to worry. He always ensured that we had the best local guides in national parks (Christian in Mantandia/Analamazaotra and Lala in Isalo were particularly good). Going above and beyond is a tired phrase, but it just feels so applicable here, he did everything possible to make sure that we enjoyed our time in Madagascar. You can tell he loves his work, and loves sharing his amazing country with tourists.
We would have no hesitation in recommending Nature and Culture to other tourists, we are actively encouraging our friends and family to visit Madagascar with them. We cannot begin to convey in a post on TripAdvisor what this summer has meant to us, we had such a fantastic trip.
Misaotra and Veloma to Manitra, Vivace and Fano.
Thank you again from Callum and Rachel.
My husband and I planned an 18 day trip to Madagascar in mid December 2023. We cannot speak highly enough about the team at Nature & Culture Madagascar for making our experience truly spectacular. This is a locally owned and operated tour company who are all experts on Tourism in Madagascar. We first began communicating with Manitra to help us plan the itinerary. Manitra asked us what we wanted to see and do and then he provided us with destinations that would work well for our time of year. After finalizing our itinerary, Manitra booked all our domestic flights, accommodations, national park visits, transportation, etc. We found it easiest to send our deposit money via Western Union from the US. He was waiting for us upon our arrival at the airport and welcomed us warmly after our long flights. Next we met our wonderful guide Colegue and driver Fano who were with us for the remainder of our trip except for a few days for us to enjoy beach time in Anakao. Both Colegue and Fano spoke excellent English and we enjoyed our time with them so much! Colegue explained in great detail the different cultures of Madagascar and spoke from personal experience as he grew up raising Zebu as a child. We enjoyed hearing all his stories and he was so kind as he translated all our different interactions with the locals. Colegue and Fano were happy to make stops along our car journeys to pull over to various villages and see the local everyday way of life. At the national parks, they organized more local guides and experts to explain the specifics of each place. All of these guides were also excellent, and we were impressed at their English speaking abilities. We were warned about the poor infrastructure in Madagascar and it is true, the drives are very long and the roads are bumpy. However, Fano is an excellent driver, the car was comfortable, and we enjoyed all our conversations in the car with both Fano and Colegue! Some of our trip highlights included Morondava (Baobabs and Kivalo village), the drives through Antsirabe and Fianarantsoa, Isalo, and Andasibe. Our hotel accommodations were also wonderful and you can work with Manitra to choose your levels of accommodation according to your budget. We were blown away from the hospitality of the team at Nature & Culture Madagascar, the kindness from the people of Madagascar, and the stunningly beautiful nature. We hope tourism can grow in a sustainable way so more travelers can experience this incredible country. Many thanks to Manitra, Colegue, and Fano and we hope to send some travelers to you!
There are many places to visit in Madagascar. If you have a specific place you would like to visit that is not mentioned in our offer, please let us know and we will arrange it for you.
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