Travelers’ testimonials | Travelers’ Reviews 2026

First of all, we would like to thank you very much for putting together such a thoughtful and well-organized itinerary for our stay in Madagascar. The baobabs, lemurs and whales made this journey truly unique and very different from any other trip we have taken.
We would like to share some of our impressions and suggestions, which may be useful to you when organizing trips for Russian-speaking tourists in the future.
All transfers were handled flawlessly, both in terms of timing and overall quality. The drivers were highly professional, polite and courteous.
All flights operated on time and without any difficulties for us.
The half-board arrangements at all the hotels were quite satisfactory.
The hotel in Antananarivo on our arrival was acceptable, although rather basic. Since it was essentially a transit hotel, it might be worth considering a more modern property located closer to the airport.
Kirindy National Park is certainly worth visiting. However, the accommodation inside the park was of rather low standard.tэ We understand that there may be higher-quality accommodation options in the area, and these might be worth considering for some clients.
The program in Kirindy was comprehensive and interesting. It might, however, be worthwhile to include a more in-depth visit to a local village, allowing guests to gain a better understanding of the everyday life and traditions of the local people.
The hotel in Morondava was acceptable. One practical issue, however, was the considerable distance between our bungalow and the reception, with a large part of the walk being through deep sand. This was somewhat difficult for an elderly person. In such cases, it might be helpful to notify the hotel in advance and request a bungalow located closer to the reception area.
Our accompanying guide deserves special praise, not only for her careful and professional handling of the itinerary, but also for her willingness to share additional information about Madagascar and answer our questions.
The five-hour drive from the capital to Antasibe was not particularly comfortable, mainly because of the condition of the roads. Fortunately, the journey was made more enjoyable by lunch at an excellent restaurant on the outskirts of the capital.
During such a long journey, however, we felt that there was an opportunity for the guide to provide more commentary about the places, people and landscapes we were seeing along the way. Unfortunately, this did not happen.
We experienced a similar situation on the journey to the airport in Taomasina, which took approximately six hours. Altogether, we spent around eleven hours travelling by road while observing many interesting aspects of everyday life through the car window, but without much explanation or commentary. For foreign visitors, such commentary can greatly enrich the experience and make a long journey much more interesting.
The lodge in Antasibe fully met our expectations. Once again, however, we were given a room located quite far from the main facilities, which was tiring for an elderly person. It would therefore be advisable to discuss the location of the room with the lodge in advance when accommodating older guests.
The program in Antasibe was rich and very interesting. Including the private Lemur Island was definitely a good decision, particularly because it gave us the opportunity to observe the animals at very close range.
More generally, we believe that if Madagascar is to further develop its tourism potential, transportation is one of the areas that deserves particular attention. Five- to six-hour journeys on roads that are often in poor condition can be quite demanding and may not be suitable for all travelers, especially older guests.
The flight on a private aircraft was an excellent solution for reaching Sainte-Marie and made the journey considerably more comfortable.
Our stay at Princess Bora Lodge was thoroughly enjoyable. We were very satisfied both with the quality of the lodge and with the whale-watching program. We believe this is an excellent option and would certainly recommend it to other travelers.
Our final day in Antananarivo was arranged according to our wishes. The accompanying guide was very attentive and responsive to our requests. His Russian language skills, however, still have room for improvement.
Overall, we were very satisfied with the services provided by Cactus Tour. The itinerary was interesting, diverse and very well organized, and the trip gave us many unforgettable impressions.
We would like to thank the entire Cactus Tour team for their work and will be happy to recommend your company to our friends and acquaintances.