Quick answer
We are a fully locally owned Madagascar tour company run by Finaritra Randrianasolomanana. who is a licensed Malagasy guide and a member of the national guide association with guiding experience dating back to 1990. The company grew from his local guiding experience and a desire to offer flexible, private tours that combine reliable logistics with authentic local knowledge. We design and operate customised private tours for couples, families, solo travellers and small groups, handling local transport, guides and in-country logistics while leaving international flights to you.
Key points
- Locally owned and operated by Finaritra Randrianasolomanana.
- Finaritra is a licensed national guide with experience since 1990.
- Over 250 Madagascar tours organised or guided for private groups and travellers.
- We offer fully private, customised tours with local drivers and specialist park guides.
- Practical support includes airport pickup, domestic flight assistance and realistic route planning.
Who we are in more detail
We are a small, locally run company based in Madagascar. The operational team and lead guides are Malagasy. Finaritra plans and manages bookings and on-the-ground logistics. Fidele, the lead guide is a licensed guide and member of Madagascar’s national guide association; his personal guiding experience stretches back to 1986. That long-term, local experience shapes how we plan routes, choose accommodation and manage daily pacing to suit each group.
How the company started
The company developed organically from Finaritra’s work as a guide. Over many years he guided international visitors, learning which services and practical arrangements genuinely improved a trip in Madagascar. In 2007, he decided to create a locally run operation focused on private, flexible itineraries that reflect real local conditions and preferences. The emphasis was on honest, practical support — local drivers, licensed guides in parks, realistic driving times and adaptable pacing — rather than standard mass-tour options.
What we do and how we work
We design and run fully private, customised tours that can be adapted for couples, families, solo travellers, retired travellers and small groups. Typical features include airport pickup and drop-off, help managing domestic flights, use of 4×4 vehicles or minibuses depending on group size, and collaboration with specialist local guides inside national parks. Accommodation is usually comfortable mid-range, and walking or hiking levels are tailored to your preferences. We do not book international flights.
If you want to read about other travellers’ experiences, see our testimonials and recommendations.
Why our background matters for your trip
Local ownership and long-term guiding experience mean we understand how to plan realistic routes, when to allow extra time, and which local guides to call on for wildlife or cultural visits. Having organised or guided more than 250 tours gives practical insight into pacing for families, photography groups and older travellers alike. We aim to be straightforward and dependable rather than promotional: clear communications, practical vehicle choices and local staffing are integral to every tour.
Summary
We are a locally owned Madagascar tour company led by licensed guide Joseph (Fidele) Ramananandro and Finaritra Randrianasolomanana. Built from decades of guiding experience, the company focuses on customised private tours with practical local support, reliable transport and flexible pacing tailored to each group.