Dry Deciduous Birding

Reviews from other tours by Travelia Safari

• Janine

  June 7th, 2026
  A fabulous experience and incredible landscape to see the west coast Baobabs and Tsingy. And great cultural and...
  A fabulous experience and incredible landscape to see the west coast Baobabs and Tsingy. And great cultural and historical insight as part of the capital city tour. Travelia Safari have been a great company to deal with. They helped to accommodate tailoring of this tour, very responsive with administration. And the tour guides we had were helpful, friendly and had lots of great insight and stories. We have booked another tour to the east of Madagascar with Travelia! And are looking forward to it!Show more
• Michael

  May 27th, 2026
  Everything went as planned from the moment Carrole met us after baggage claim until we had checked back in on our...
  Everything went as planned from the moment Carrole met us after baggage claim until we had checked back in on our away. Aristide was very helpful throughout the build up and during the tour. A well run organization that we would recommend highly if you are planning a tour to the capital.Show more
• Ushanthan

  May 10th, 2026
  We booked our trip with Travelia Safari and were very happy with the overall experience. We are travellers from...
  We booked our trip with Travelia Safari and were very happy with the overall experience. We are travellers from Germany. From the very beginning, communication was excellent. We first got in touch with Aristide and he was highly responsive and attentive to all our wishes. The itinerary was adjusted several times to match our preferences, and everything was handled in a very transparent and professional way. The planning and organization were very well done. Upon arrival, we were warmly welcomed by our guide and driver. Eric was our guide for the first days, and he picked us up punctually and safely brought us to the hotel. Everything was smooth and well organized from the start. On the following day, we continued our journey with a larger vehicle, a new driver, and Eric (Young Guide). The guide spoke excellent English and clearly had a lot of knowledge and experience. He explained everything in detail, answered all our questions, and stayed with us throughout the trip. As we had booked a private tour, the itinerary was very flexible, and he was always happy to stop whenever we wanted to take photos or explore places further. It was a great experience. The driver (Manoa) also drove very safely, was reliable, and always attentive to our needs. Even on a long 10-hour return journey, he remained patient, calm, and professional. The car was also very clean, which reflected a high standard of service. During the trip in the east, we also noticed that all the hotels were consistently of a very high standard—mostly four-star or luxury level—and the restaurants selected were clearly tourist-oriented but always of good quality. The overall selection and standard of accommodation and dining was very well chosen. Later, we flew to the west of Madagascar, where we were welcomed by a new guide, Liantsoa, and another driver. This day in Morondava became one of the highlights of the entire trip. Once again, all our wishes were taken into account. We were able to use Riksha, Zebu and, visit places freely, and stop wherever we wanted. Lina, who grew up locally, was extremely knowledgeable and shared many personal insights. He even guided us through Kirindy Forest, explaining the area from his own experience. It was a very memorable and enriching day with a passionate and experienced guide. During the planning, we also had a situation where the original hotel near Kirindy did not fully meet our expectations. When we asked whether the plan could be adjusted to reduce wildlife exposure and instead do a day trip, the team agreed without hesitation and rearranged the itinerary accordingly. They even replaced the originally planned hotel and arranged an upgrade, which felt like a thoughtful surprise and made us very happy. We also changed our plans on the last day and cancelled a planned day tour in Antananarivo and this was handled without any issues. Throughout the journey, whenever we expressed concerns or special wishes—whether about comfort, rest, or scheduling—they always responded immediately and found practical solutions. Their flexibility and willingness to adapt truly stood out. After the trip, everything was also well organized for our return. We were safely brought back to the capital, picked up from our hotel, and transferred to the international airport without any issues. Overall, although it is a local company, which initially gave us some uncertainty, the service met an international standard in terms of punctuality, cleanliness, organization, and reliability. We can 100% recommend Travelia Safari. Special thanks to Aristide, Eric and Liantsoa for making our trip so special. We returned home with wonderful memories and always felt safe and well taken care of.Show more