Things to do in Madagascar

For numerous reasons, Madagascar has unlimited travel opportunities at any period of the year for everyone, for all budgets and for all tastes under the sun and the rain.

What to do in Madagascar ?

Wildlife & Nature Tours

Madagascar Wildlife Tours vacations ideas

Welcome to the sanctuary of nature. Enjoy discovering the unique biodiversity at the best hot spots – at your own pace. Madagascar’s wildlife is quite unique as 80% of the species are endemic to the Island, and found nowhere else.  It’s time to spot them.

Tropical Beach Holidays

Tropical beach holidays vacations ideas

There are several exquisite beaches and resorts in Madagascar. Sainte Marie, Nosy Be and its satellite islets, Ifaty, Anakao, the 3 bays in Diego, Anjanjavy and Nosy Iranja are amongst the top beach destinations.

Romantic & honeymoon

Romantic and honeymoon holidays in Madagascar

You and your beloved will spend an unforgettable time in idyllic and special places – prepared and catered only for you.

Botanical tours

Botanical tours in Madagascar

More than 10 000 species of plants including 1000 species of orchids, Madagascar is the paradise for botanists. Ranging from the semi-desert, savannah, aquatic and rainforest, the terrains are so different and favourable for the well-being of these plants.

Photographic tours

Birdwatching and birding tours in Madagascar

Gorgeous and kaleidoscopic landscapes, unique wildlife and plants, beautiful indigenous faces are the samples of subjects of your photography trip.

Business Side-Trip

Business trip and elite vacation in Madagascar

On business trip or having only a very short time in Madagascar, you will still be able to take advantage of your stay through our 2 to 5-day ELITE programs.

Senior Tours

Senior tours and vacations in Madagascar - celebrations

People of all ages can enjoy their trip throughout the Red Island. We provide tailored tours and only the best accommodations. Personal assistant can be provided daily if needed.

Charter flights and holidays in Madagascar

You will be able to fly over unique sites like the Tsingy and the Manambolo river, the Baobab areas, the canyons of the Makay on board a private airplane, with expert crew members.

MADAGASCAR VACATIONS IDEAS AND ACTIVITIES

Humpback-Whale safari

Whale-watching safari in Madagascar

The whales first arrives from the Antarctic around June each year. These huge mammals offer spectacular breaching shows in Sainte Marie, Antongil Bay, until late October. There is also a chance to observe them in Tuléar, Anakao, Lavanono, Nosy Be and Morondava.

Family vacations

Family vacations and tours in madagascar

We have developped child-friendly tours. Comfortable family rooms are available, as well as well-trained and experienced child-care staff. Children under 12 will receive a 30% discount on the rates. Make everyone happy with an unforgettable trip to the perfect destination, which is Madagascar.

Educational tours

Educational tours in Madagascar

Classified amongst the World’s top biodiversity hotspots, Madagascar is an extraordinary living school to learn about the Earth’s natural history.  With our Malagasy specialists, experts and teachers, we provide a high level of service by offering a quality educational experience.

Photography tours in madagascar

282 bird species have been recorded on the island. Amongst them, 120 resident species are unique to the Island. Birders will appreciate the vivid and remarkable coloration of the Malagasy avifauna.

Cultural encountering & Tours

Cultural tours and encountering in Madagascar

Funeral arts and ceremonies, musical festivals, and traditional rituals and sports are specific for each of the 18 tribes of Madagascar. Rich cultural experience tours are scheduled each year. Our tours are accompanied by our historian ethnologist guides, as well as by our field specialists from local tribes.

Incentive tours & seminars

MICE Incentive tours in Madagascar

Cactus Tours welcomes and organizes incentives tours  for companies and groups who wants to immersing themselves in the tropical ambience and Malagasy context for their awarding meetings and holidays.

Diving & snorkeling

Diving and snorkeling in Madagascar

Immerse yourself in the living aquarium which is classified amongst the best in the world. The seascapes are fascinating both in the Western and the Eastern areas with so diverse types of corals sheltering colorful fishes, among them, the marine reserves of Nosy Tanikely and Masoala. PADI instructors are available to provide assistance.

River trips

River Tsiribihina and mangoky trip in Madagascar

A river trip downstream the Tsiribihina River. We operate tours in dugout wooden pirogue and motorboat with safety equipment.
Madagascar rivers are simply an opened nature reser

Island hopping holidays

Island Hopping in Madagascar

Jumping and sliding around the dozen and hundreds of islands of Madagascar is a very rewarding holiday and exploration. Each and every small island has it own specificities and landscapes.

Potholing

Caving tours in Madagascar Anjohibe

Several grottos are worth your exploration: Ibity, Ambatofinandrahana, Anjohibe and Ankarana amongst others.

Cruiseship Land Excursions

Cruise ship receptive tour operator in Madagascar

We welcome and organize excursions for cruise ship’s travelers all around Madagascar.

Camping

Wildlife camping in Madagascar

Camping in Madagascar is a great way to enjoy the early morning active animals and to breath the tropical fresh air, perfumed by the surrounding’s vegetations scents.

Climbing

Climbing at Tsaranoro Hills

The cliffs of Tsaranoro in the massif of Andringitra and the Montagnes des Français in Diego are two of the most appreciated sites because of the beauty of their environment.

Trekking

Trekking adventures in Madagascar

Off-the-beaten track is one of the best and ecological way to discover Madagascar. We provide quality logistics to make your outdoor life comfortable and enjoyable.

VIP Service

Helicopter, airplane, VIP tours in Madagascar

Cactus Tours caters for the most demanding clients including VIPs for their journeys and holidays in Madagascar.

Bicycling tours

Bicycling tours in Madagascar

More than 1000 species of orchids have been recorded. The blooming period starts from January to April – during the rainy season.

Food tours

Food tours and vacations in Madagacar

Madagascar has got several delicious speciality dishes and ingredients to discover. Local Chefs are also able to match the international standards.

Orchids spotting

Orchids explorations and spotting in Madagascar

More than 1000 species of orchids have been recorded. The blooming period starts from January to April – during the rainy season.

Wind surfing

Wind surfing in Madagascar

Not too much developed yet, this sport is getting famous in Madagascar. Four sites are most recommended : Mahambo, Vinanibe, Lavanono and Nosy Ve.

Kite surfing

Kite surfing in Madagascar

Madagascar has got paradisiac hot spots for kite surfers like the Sakalava Bay and the Emerauld Bay with great winds from May to November.

Community based tourism in Madagascar

Sustainable Tourism

Give more sens to your vacations by becoming amongst the stakeholders of the local development. When using our services, you start contributing to the local development as Cactus Tours works with other local suppliers from porters in villages to the big 5-star hotels. Cactus Tours revenues are spent and distributed 100 percent locally. You can also contribute during your trip in buying products from associations and NGO’s caring children, women, etc. and from conservation organization that you will be visiting.