Lemur Safari with Tongasoa Mada Tours
More than wildlife watching — a journey of connection, discovery and wonder, in the only place on Earth where these animals live wild.
Step into the heart of Madagascar and witness a world found nowhere else on Earth. Our lemur safari offers more than just wildlife watching — it's a journey of connection, discovery and wonder.
With Tongasoa Mada Tours you'll explore lush rainforests and dramatic landscapes guided by local experts who know every call, every path and every secret of the wild. Watch lemurs leap from tree to tree, listen to their playful songs echo through the forest, learn about their behaviour and capture unforgettable moments up close in their natural habitat.
But this isn't just a safari — it's a meaningful experience that supports local communities and helps protect Madagascar's rare ecosystems. Every safari contributes to conservation projects and sustainable tourism efforts, ensuring that these extraordinary animals and their environment thrive for generations to come.
Choose a lemur safari with Tongasoa Mada Tours — where comfort meets discovery, and every step brings you closer to the true spirit of the island.
Your lemur safari, your choice
Built around the species you came for
Make your Madagascar adventure truly your own with a personalised lemur safari. Whether you dream of meeting the playful ring-tailed lemurs, the dancing sifakas, or the rare and mysterious aye-aye, we design your journey around the species you most want to see.
Guided by our experienced local experts, you'll explore breathtaking reserves and hidden habitats where these remarkable primates live freely in the wild. Along the way, enjoy comfortable eco-lodges, authentic Malagasy hospitality, and the chance to connect deeply with Madagascar's unique wildlife and culture.
Join us for a tailor-made experience where your curiosity leads the way — and every moment brings you closer to the lemurs you've always dreamed of encountering.
When to come
Best time to see lemurs in Madagascar
Lemurs can be seen all year round — they don't migrate and live in the forests permanently. But the ease and quality of sightings depends on the season and the location.
The best window is the dry season, from May to mid-November. The weather is cooler and more comfortable for trekking through the forests, and the lemurs are at their most active and visible.
From our own trips
Lemurs our guests have met
Every photograph below was taken in the field on a Tongasoa Mada Tours trip — no stock library, no zoo.
Close, but on their terms
How close you actually get
In the national parks the lemurs are wild and keep their distance — that is the point, and a long lens or a patient guide is what gets you the shot. In the private reserves at Vakona and the Palmarium, generations of habituated lemurs will come down to meet you, and that is where most of our guests get the photograph they take home.
We build both kinds of encounter into a trip so you see lemurs behaving naturally in the forest as well as face to face.
