Quick answer
Yes — all tours are fully private. MadagascarPrivateTours.com specialises in tailor-made private tours for couples, families, solo travellers and small groups. Each itinerary is customised to your interests, pace and mobility, and your party will travel only with your chosen companions, a local driver and our licensed guide when required. We handle airport pickup, local logistics and domestic flight assistance within Madagascar, but we do not book international flights.
Key points
- All tours are private and customised to your group and interests.
- Bookings are planned and led by experienced local guides (Fidele and Finaritra).
- Transport typically uses 4x4s or minibuses with local drivers.
- Accommodation is usually comfortable mid-range; higher options can be requested.
- We assist with domestic flights and park guides but not international airfares.
What “private tour” means with us
A private tour means you travel with your own party only — no join-in groups, no fixed departure dates shared with other travellers. MadagascarPrivateTours.com creates a bespoke itinerary for your party size and interests (wildlife, lemurs, birds, photography, culture or mixed itineraries). You choose the pace, daily walking level and which parks or regions to include. Where specialist local guides are required (for certain national parks or birding sites) we arrange them to work exclusively with your group.
Practical details travellers ask about
Operationally, private tours usually include:
- Airport pickup and drop-off in Madagascar at the agreed times.
- Private transport — 4×4 vehicles or minibuses depending on group size and route.
- Local drivers employed by the company and licensed Malagasy guides (English-speaking; regional languages where relevant).
- Assistance with domestic flights inside Madagascar (we advise and book local carriers as needed).
- Accommodation that is comfortable and practical as standard; higher comfort can usually be arranged on request.
Booking, customisation and who you’ll deal with
Bookings and tour planning are managed directly by Joseph (Fidele) Ramananandro and Finaritra Randrianasolomanana. Fidele is a licensed Malagasy guide, member of the national guide association and has guided since 1986. Together they will:
- Discuss your travel dates, interests and any mobility or family needs.
- Send a tailored proposal and suggested itinerary with logistics and timing.
- Adapt the pace, walking difficulty and accommodation to suit your party.
This direct, small-team approach gives practical, local knowledge when planning routes, park timing and domestic connections. We have organised and guided more than 250 Madagascar tours, so routing and park logistics are handled with local experience.
What we do not provide and related pages
We do not arrange international flights to Madagascar — you are responsible for arriving at the agreed local airport. For seasonal planning and to decide when to travel, see our best time to visit Madagascar. For impartial traveller feedback, read our testimonials.
Summary
Yes — tours are exclusively private, fully customisable and managed by an experienced local team. Private transport, local drivers and licensed guides are arranged for your party, with flexibility on pace, interests and accommodation. We assist with domestic flight bookings and local logistics but do not handle international airfares.