Madagascar, the world's fourth-largest island, is a biodiversity hotspot like no other. Home to unique wildlife found nowhere else on Earth, stunning natural landscapes ranging from rainforests to limestone pinnacles, and vibrant Malagasy culture, this island nation offers adventures for every type of traveler.
Luxury hotels
Five-star and palace properties.
Miavana by Time + Tide
Madagascar's most exclusive resort on Nosy Ankao private island in the northeast, offering just 14 villas with private pools overlooking a pristine marine park. Guests arrive by helicopter and enjoy curated wildlife encounters, world-class diving, and extraordinary biodiversity.
Eden Lodge
Award-winning 100% solar-powered lodge on Nosy Be with individual villas each featuring a private pool, organic garden restaurant, and direct beach access. Voted Best Sustainable Hotel in the World 2014 and combining genuine eco-credentials with sophisticated comfort.
Anjajavy L'Hotel
Secluded luxury resort on a private peninsula in northwest Madagascar accessible only by private plane. Features 25 stunning villas, spa, and a private nature reserve protecting the rare Madagascar fish eagle. Maximum 50 guests ensures total exclusivity.
Constance Tsarabanjina
Intimate barefoot luxury on a private island in the Mitsio Archipelago with just 25 beach villas. Sea turtle conservation, exceptional diving on untouched reefs, and Crusoe-style seclusion with attentive French-influenced service.
Masoandro Lodge
Boutique luxury lodge in Ranomafana with refined rooms overlooking the rainforest canopy. Excellent fine dining using local ingredients, spa, and expert naturalist guides for private wildlife encounters in Ranomafana National Park.
Carlton Madagascar
Antananarivo's premier five-star hotel with panoramic rooftop pool, multiple fine dining venues, full spa, and business facilities. The capital's most prestigious address combining French elegance with genuine Malagasy hospitality.
Fine dining
Michelin-starred and chef-driven restaurants.
La Varangue
Antananarivo's finest restaurant in a beautifully restored colonial mansion with garden terrace. Chef-driven menu combining classical French technique with endemic Malagasy ingredients including zebu tenderloin with vanilla sauce and foie gras with tropical fruit chutney. Extensive wine cellar.
Jardin du Glacier (Nosy Be)
Nosy Be's most respected restaurant featuring the freshest Indian Ocean seafood — Malagasy rock lobster, line-caught snapper, and prawn curries — served in a tropical garden setting with fine wines and professional service.
Carlton Madagascar Grill
The flagship restaurant of Antananarivo's Carlton hotel featuring an open grill preparing premium zebu steaks, fresh seafood, and international classics. Impeccable wine list and formal tableside service make it the city's most prestigious dining room.
Miavana Private Beach Dinner
Bespoke private beach dinners at Miavana resort featuring a personally designed menu by the resident chef, set on the beach under the stars with a private butler and sommelier. The ultimate Indian Ocean fine dining experience.
Kudeta Lounge Restaurant, Antananarivo
Modern upscale restaurant in Antananarivo offering creative contemporary takes on Malagasy cuisine alongside international dishes. Beautiful interior design, craft cocktails, and a curated wine selection make it a favourite with Antananarivo's diplomatic community.
Exclusive experiences
Bespoke and once-in-a-lifetime activities.
Private Helicopter Wildlife Safari
Helicopter tours departing from Nosy Be or Antananarivo flying over the Avenue of the Baobabs at sunset, or reaching remote national parks inaccessible by road. Most luxury lodges including Miavana and Anjajavy offer bespoke helicopter excursions.
Whale Shark Snorkelling, Nosy Be
Private luxury boat charter from Nosy Be to encounter whale sharks in the waters around Nosy Lava and Nosy Sakatia. The season runs from September to December when whale sharks aggregate in large numbers in this rarely-visited stretch of Indian Ocean.
Private Island Boat Charter
Private catamaran or speedboat charter from Nosy Be visiting Nosy Iranja, Nosy Tanikely, and uninhabited islands with a private captain, chef, and snorkelling guide. Champagne picnics on deserted beaches and sunset returns create unforgettable memories.
Humpback Whale Swimming, Île Sainte-Marie
Premium small-group boat tours from Île Sainte-Marie (July-September) where expert marine guides position guests in the water for close encounters with humpback whales and their calves. One of the world's most extraordinary wildlife experiences.
Private Night Walk with Resident Naturalist
Expert-guided private night walks at Ranomafana, Andasibe, or Ankarana revealing chameleons, mouse lemurs, and nocturnal wildlife with specialist naturalists who can name every species encountered. Available through luxury lodges.
Spas & wellness
World-class spa retreats and treatments.
Palissandre Spa, Antananarivo
The finest day spa in Antananarivo offering a full menu of treatments using Madagascar vanilla, ylang-ylang, and ravintsara essential oils. The signature Malagasy ritual body treatment incorporates locally sourced botanicals in a serene environment.
Eden Lodge Spa, Nosy Be
Award-winning eco-spa at Eden Lodge using 100% natural, locally sourced ingredients including organic coconut oil, ylang-ylang, and Malagasy plants. Solar-heated treatment rooms with ocean views and bespoke aromatherapy created from the lodge's own garden.
Miavana Spa, Nosy Ankao
Remote island spa at the Miavana resort offering bespoke treatments in individual oceanfront pavilions. Signature treatments include the Malagasy hot stone massage using river stones and the ylang-ylang deep tissue ritual designed by the in-house wellness team.
Carlton Spa, Antananarivo
Full-service city spa at the Carlton Madagascar with pool, sauna, steam room, and a comprehensive treatment menu. Professional therapists offer Swedish, deep tissue, and traditional Malagasy massage techniques in an elegant contemporary setting.
Luxury transport
Travel in style.
- Car
- Private chauffeur with air-conditioned 4WD from $80-150/day; luxury SUV with English-speaking driver-guide from $120-200/day through Antananarivo operators
- Air
- Helicopter charters available from Nosy Be and Antananarivo; private plane charters to remote airstrips from $800-3000 per flight depending on destination
- Airport
- VIP arrival service at Ivato International Airport with fast-track immigration and dedicated lounge available through Carlton Madagascar and major luxury lodges