Quick answer
To book a private Madagascar tour with us, start by sending an enquiry through the website or contacting our team with your travel dates, party size, interests and budget. We reply with a tailored proposal, you review and request changes, after your approval we set the price, then you confirm the itinerary with a deposit to secure dates. Final payment and practical pre‑departure information follow before travel. Tours are fully private, domestically supported and customised by our local planners (Joseph “Fidele” Ramananandro and Finaritra Randrianasolomanana).
Key points
- Contact us with dates, group size and interests to get a personalised itinerary and quote.
- We design fully private, flexible tours and handle domestic logistics (4x4s, drivers, local guides).
- Booking is confirmed after you accept the proposal and pay a deposit; final payment is required before travel.
- We do not book international flights; we can help arrange domestic flights inside Madagascar.
- Allow more lead time for travel in high season or for specific domestic flight requests.
How the booking process works (step by step)
Enquiry: Use the enquiry form on MadagascarPrivateTours.com or email/WhatsApp using the details on our Contact page. Tell us your preferred travel dates (or range), number of travellers, who is travelling (adults, children), priorities (lemurs, birds, photography, culture), fitness level and accommodation standard.
Proposal and quote: We draft a suggested itinerary, practical route and a clear quote including transport, accommodation, park fees and guiding. If you want changes we revise until it suits you.
Confirm & deposit: Once you accept the itinerary we ask for a deposit to reserve dates and services. This secures vehicles, internal flights and accommodation where needed.
Payments & documentation: We send a booking confirmation and practical pre‑departure notes. Final payment is requested according to the booking terms (timing varies with season and service mix). We supply local contact details and on‑trip support information.
Pre‑departure coordination: We help with domestic flight bookings inside Madagascar, arrange airport pickup, confirm trip timing and address any last‑minute questions.
What we need from you to get started
Provide these essentials in your first message to speed up the process:
- Desired travel dates (exact or range) and trip length
- Number of travellers, ages of children if any
- Main interests (wildlife, birds, photography, culture, beaches)
- Preferred accommodation level and physical activity tolerance
- Any must‑see places or must‑avoid constraints
Including this information lets Finaritra prepare a realistic route and accurate quote quickly. Mention if you need help with domestic flights or special requests (private guide, photography guide, dietary needs).
Payments, timing and practical notes
Booking lead time depends on season and flexibility. For most departures we advise booking at least 3–6 months ahead; book earlier for peak months or when specific domestic flights or accommodation are essential. Last‑minute bookings are sometimes possible but subject to availability.
We require a deposit to secure arrangements; the balance is payable before travel. Payment methods are described in your booking confirmation and use secure channels (bank transfer or card). We do not book international flights—please arrange those separately and give us flight arrival details so we can coordinate pickup.
If you want full details on cancellation terms and changes, see our booking terms and cancellation policy.
Before you travel — what we provide and what to expect
On confirmation we provide a detailed itinerary, local contact numbers, driver/guide arrangements, recommended packing and practical advice. Tours typically use 4×4 vehicles or minibuses depending on group size, comfortable mid‑range accommodation by default, and specialist local guides in national parks when required. All trips include local logistical support during the trip.
For timing and seasonal choices, you may find our best time to visit Madagascar page useful when deciding dates. You can also read genuine traveller feedback on our testimonials page.
Summary
To book: send an enquiry with dates, group size and interests; accept our tailored proposal; pay the deposit to confirm dates; and follow the pre‑departure instructions for final payment and logistics. Our locally run team, led by licensed guide Fidele and planner Finaritra, will handle local arrangements and support throughout your private tour.