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We also went on a 17-day family holiday to Madagascar with our two children. We go every year, booking flights and a hire car separately. As driving isn’t recommended in Madagascar, after several email exchanges and speaking to people who had travelled there… We also went on a 17-day family holiday to Madagascar with our two children. We go every year, booking just the flights and a hire car. As driving isn’t recommended in Madagascar, after several email exchanges and speaking to people who had travelled there, we opted for MARAO’s service. Aurélien helped us refine our itinerary, taking into account our preferences, distances and the weather. Before leaving France, we encountered problems with our flight and a family member’s passport, and Aurélien always adapted to the situation. Well done and thank you to Aurélien – thanks to him, we had a brilliant holiday. His cheerfulness, good humour and wit win everyone over; nobody mentions it, but he’s a brilliant singer. We’ve nothing but fond memories of Madagascar, both in terms of the people we met and the diversity and beauty of the landscapes… What more can I say? Aurélien speaks French very well; he’s a good, careful driver; he looks after his car well, cleaning it every day (I should take a leaf out of his book); he’s trustworthy, very professional and pleasant – in three words: he’s BRILLIANT!!!!!!!!! Thank you once again, Aurélien, for this fantastic trip, which will remain etched in our memories. Read more
During my stay in Madagascar in July 2024, I really appreciated Aurélien’s professionalism, kindness and thoughtfulness… A great guide who knows his subject inside out. Thank you once again, Aurélien and the team at Endemika Voyages, for this superb holiday During my stay in Madagascar in July 2024, I really appreciated Aurélien’s professionalism, kindness and thoughtfulness… A great guide who knows his subject inside out. Thank you once again, Aurélien and the team at Endemika Voyages, for this superb holiday
A journey that is sure to leave a lasting impression: a complete break from our Western way of life; the word adventure really comes into its own here! Magnificent and incredibly varied landscapes, even if there’s a lot of travelling in 4x4s on rough roads – but with the kind support of the guide and the drivers… a trip that’s sure to leave a lasting impression: a complete break from our Western way of life; the word adventure really comes into its own here! Magnificent and incredibly varied landscapes, even if there’s a lot of travelling in 4x4s on rough roads – but with the kind support of the guide and the drivers.We also got to know a very welcoming and cheerful local population, despite their living conditions. A particular highlight was exploring the Tsingy like true explorers; the trip down the Tsiribihina on a barge with an overnight camp; and the stop in Belo-sur-Mer, always bustling with fishermen setting out in their small boats or canoes. Frankly, an unforgettable experience! Read more
In a word: WONDERFUL! Aurélien was our guide on the outward journey and Angela on the return; both were truly warm, caring and very knowledgeable! A huge thank you for their availability, their help, their knowledge of the country and their kindness! Set off with confidence! In a word: WONDERFUL! Aurélien was our guide on the outward journey and Angela on the return; both were truly warm, caring and very knowledgeable! A huge thank you for their availability, their help, their knowledge of the country and their kindness! Set off with confidence!
. We’ve travelled with AURÉLIEN (Endemika Voyages) twice now, and it’s been nothing but a delight: he’s reliable, professional, funny, good-humoured and, above all, has a wealth of knowledge about the country – covering culture, traditions, the economy, politics, religion and more. A guide I would highly recommend . We’ve travelled with AURÉLIEN (Endemika Voyages) twice now, and it’s been nothing but a delight: he’s reliable, professional, funny, good-humoured and, above all, has a wealth of knowledge about the country – covering culture, traditions, the economy, politics, religion and more. A guide I would highly recommend
An authentic trip that respects the local people. We spent a week with Angela, who guided us with expertise and kindness. What a joy it was to discover the deeply touching Malagasy people and their customs in the interior. Without being intrusive, Angela skilfully arranged encounters for us… An authentic trip that respects the local people. We spent a week with Angela, who guided us with skill and kindness. What a joy it was to discover the deeply touching Malagasy people and their customs in the interior. Without being intrusive, Angela arranged authentic encounters for us, as she knows the locals’ customs very well. We have some extraordinary memories of this trip and are still in touch with our guide Angela, who is such a lovely person!! We recommend travelling with Endemika Voyages 200 per cent. Read more
Aurélien was our guide for a week as we explored the Tamatave region, including a visit to the Andasibe Nature Reserve. He’s a brilliant guide who adapts perfectly to his clients’ preferences and pace! We’re a group of four young people who wanted to ‘live the Madagascan way’, eat in … Aurélien was our guide for a week as we explored the Tamatave region, including a visit to the Andasibe Reserve. He’s a brilliant guide who adapts perfectly to his clients’ wishes and pace! We’re a group of four young people who wanted to ‘live the Malagasy way’, eat on the street and avoid tourist resorts, and Aurélien always took us to the right places! He’s full of ideas and loves sharing stories and anecdotes about his country. He’s curious and also takes an interest in what’s going on in France (from football and music to politics and the economy)… in short, the long hours spent in the car will fly by in his company! Read more
I highly recommend Aurélien and his partner Angela. With their sense of humour, friendliness, good humour and kindness, travelling with them is a real pleasure. Their knowledge of the country will help you discover some stunning places, and they’ll be keen to teach you the Malagasy language. … I highly recommend Aurélien and his partner Angela. With their sense of humour, friendliness, good humour and kindness, travelling with them is a real pleasure. Their knowledge of the country will help you discover some stunning places, and they’ll be keen to teach you the Malagasy language. It’s hard not to grow fond of them. Read more
Very reliable, very friendly and adapts to all your needs and wishes! Very reliable, very friendly and adapts to all your needs and wishes!
I had organised a trip to Madagascar in May 2020 for 12 people: family and friends. Some of my friends are keen world travellers, and they told me that, for them, this was the most interesting trip they’d ever been on, due to two main factors: 1) the friendliness and professionalism… I had organised a trip to Madagascar in May 2020 for 12 people – family and friends. Some of my friends are seasoned travellers who have been all over the world, and they told me that, for them, this was the most interesting trip they’d ever been on, thanks to two main factors: 1) the kindness and professionalism of Aurélien (Endemika Voyages)… 2) the way our trip unfolded through a country of magnificent landscapes, with a warm and very enthusiastic welcome from the people we met! I’d need a whole book to tell you just how wonderful this trip was. Since then, everyone who has travelled with Aurélien (on my recommendation and advice) has come back delighted and with a great desire to return. Read more
We’ve travelled with Aurélien twice and can’t recommend him highly enough for his professionalism, sense of humour, generosity, reliability, etc. Four or five young guides work with him, and we know three of them who are just as professional as he is. An agency we’d have no hesitation in recommending… We’ve travelled with Aurélien twice and can’t recommend him highly enough for his professionalism, sense of humour, generosity, reliability and so on. There are four or five young guides working with him, and we know three of them who are just as professional as he is. An agency we’d have no hesitation in recommending for a tour off the beaten track, bringing you as close as possible to the local people if you wish Comfortable and very well-maintained vehicles, even if they aren’t brand new (no breakdowns at all during 33 days on the first tour and 42 days on the second). This small agency in Fianarantsoa can organise an all-inclusive tour, including hotel bookings, park entry fees and various excursions by boat or train, or simply provide you with a vehicle and a guide, excluding fuel and other services (hotels, parks, excursions)... Read more
An excellent guide, very friendly, full of useful tips An excellent guide, very friendly, full of useful tips
. He’s such a lovely chap, always attentive to his guests… A brilliant guide… He knows Madagascar inside out. You can have complete confidence in his tours… A true professional, and charming and funny to boot. Thank you, Aurélien, . He’s such a lovely chap, always attentive to his guests… A brilliant guide… He knows Madagascar inside out. You can have complete confidence in his tours… A true professional, and charming and funny to boot. Thank you, Aurélien,
A good professional, offering excellent tours. A friendly, cheerful lad who is always attentive to his customers. I recommend him. A good professional, offering excellent tours. A friendly, cheerful lad who is always attentive to his customers. I recommend him.
We discovered Madagascar in a whole new light with Aurélien: a guide who became a friend and someone we can always rely on… thank you to him for taking the time to ensure we had a wonderful holiday, full of memorable encounters and authentic experiences. Unforgettable! We discovered Madagascar in a whole new light with Aurélien: a guide who became a friend and someone we can always rely on… thank you to him for taking the time to ensure we had a wonderful holiday, full of memorable encounters and authentic experiences. Unforgettable!
Two MAGICAL trips, thanks to Aurélien’s kindness, helpfulness, curiosity and the anecdotes he shared throughout the journeys. He goes out of his way to help us and does everything he can to ensure we’re happy. There were no surprises with the price, which was exactly as agreed at the start. It was pure joy – we’ll be travelling with him again as soon as possible… Two MAGICAL trips thanks to Aurélien’s kindness, helpfulness, curiosity and fascinating stories throughout the journeys. He’s always there for us and does everything he can to ensure we’re happy. No surprises with the price – it was exactly as agreed from the start. It was an absolute delight – we’ll be travelling with him again as soon as possible. Thank you, AURÉLIEN. Read more
Aurélien and Haja demonstrated a very high level of professionalism. We were absolutely delighted with all the services provided! I highly recommend these two cheerful guides, who gave us some unforgettable moments and really helped us get to know the Malagasy people. He… Aurélien and Haja demonstrated a very high level of professionalism. We were absolutely delighted with all the services provided! I highly recommend these two cheerful guides, who gave us some unforgettable moments and really helped us get to know the Malagasy people. They’re always on hand and will always do whatever it takes to ensure you’re happy! Read more
A highly personalised 21-day holiday. Aurélien managed to put together exactly the itinerary I’d asked for. We visited the centre, the east coast, the south, the west coast and the north. He took great care of us, and we were able to interact with the locals, eat ‘Gache’ whenever we wanted, lo… A 21-day holiday, highly personalised. Aurélien managed to organise the itinerary I’d requested. We visited the centre, the east coast, the south, the west coast and the north. He took great care of us, and we were able to get to know the locals, eat ‘Gache’ whenever we fancied it, far from mass tourism and at our own pace. Read more
