Review of MER MADAGASCAR

I just returned from a marvelous trip to Madagascar with Madagascar Endemics. Our guide, Manitra Andriamialisoa, planned an excellent itinerary, with good lodging and food at each setting and safe drivers. He also selected truly expert local guides to take us on searches for lemurs, chameleons, birds, etc. in each reserve and park we visited. Manitra excels as a cultural guide to his country; he is knowledgable and enthusiastic about everything. He shared his own life story which really enhanced our understanding of what it's like to live in Madagascar. Finally, Manitra is unfailingly enthusiastic and always in good cheer. It is not easy to travel in Madagascar. Roads are bad, plane schedules randomly change with little warning, trails can be challenging, hotels often have lots of stairs but no elevators, and it is sometimes difficult for English speaking travelers to communicate with the Malagasy speople because they are more conversant in French than English. Manitra was tireless in his efforts to overcome these obstacles and ensure that we had a superb educational experience and an enjoyable visit in his country.