Local Expertise
We live and work in Madagascar and understand the realities of traveling around the country.
Natura Travel is a Madagascar-based travel company specializing in private, tailor-made tours across Madagascar.
We created Natura Travel with a simple idea: travelers should be able to discover Madagascar with people who truly know the country, understand its realities, and can design journeys that go beyond the usual tourist routes.
Founded in 2019, Natura Travel combines local knowledge, tourism expertise, and a strong commitment to responsible travel.
Today, we create personalized journeys for travelers who want to discover Madagascar’s wildlife, landscapes, national parks, culture, beaches, and remote regions at their own pace.
Whether you are planning your first trip to Madagascar, a wildlife-focused adventure, a honeymoon, or a longer journey across several regions, our goal is to create an itinerary that makes sense for you.
Meet Nicolas Raherinjatovo, Co-Founder of Natura Travel
Nicolas Raherinjatovo has been working in Madagascar’s tourism industry since 2012.
His academic background is entirely focused on tourism. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Sustainable Tourism Development as well as a Master’s degree in Tourism and Hospitality.
After several years working in the tourism sector and developing an in-depth understanding of Madagascar as a destination, Nicolas co-founded Natura Travel in 2019.
His experience helps shape the way we design our trips today: realistic itineraries, carefully selected routes, a strong understanding of travel conditions in Madagascar, and a genuine focus on the traveler’s experience.
Madagascar is a large and complex destination. Distances can be long, road conditions vary significantly from one region to another, and the best itinerary often depends on the season, domestic flights, wildlife interests, and the pace of travel.
This is why we believe that planning a trip to Madagascar requires more than simply connecting famous destinations on a map.
It requires local knowledge.
Travel Madagascar With Local Experts
One of Natura Travel’s greatest strengths is the network of people we work with throughout Madagascar.
We collaborate with experienced local guides, drivers, accommodation providers, and tourism professionals who know their regions extremely well.
Our guides are not simply there to accompany travelers from one place to another. They help visitors better understand Madagascar’s wildlife, landscapes, traditions, communities, and everyday life.
Depending on the itinerary, we work with experienced local professionals in destinations such as Andasibe, Ranomafana, Isalo, Morondava, the Tsingy de Bemaraha, northern Madagascar, Nosy Be, and many other parts of the country.
Working with local professionals also allows us to adapt trips when conditions change and provide travelers with practical, up-to-date knowledge from the field.
Tailor-Made Madagascar Tours
We do not believe that every traveler should follow exactly the same itinerary.
Madagascar offers very different travel experiences depending on your interests, available time, budget, season, and preferred pace.
Some travelers come primarily to see lemurs and endemic wildlife. Others want to explore the national parks, photograph Madagascar’s extraordinary landscapes, relax on tropical beaches, meet local communities, or combine several experiences in one journey.
That is why our tours can be adapted around:
- Your travel dates
- The number of travelers
- The length of your stay
- Your preferred travel pace
- Your interests
- Your accommodation preferences
- Your budget
- The regions you would most like to discover
You can start with one of our existing itineraries and customize it, or contact us to design a completely personalized Madagascar journey.
Responsible and Sustainable Tourism
Sustainable tourism has been part of Natura Travel’s vision from the beginning.
For us, responsible travel is not simply about visiting natural areas. It is also about how tourism interacts with local communities, guides, accommodation providers, ecosystems, and protected areas.
Nicolas’ academic background in Sustainable Tourism Development has helped shape this approach.
Whenever possible, we favor local expertise and tourism services that contribute directly to the communities and regions travelers visit.
We also encourage travelers to discover Madagascar respectfully, particularly when visiting national parks, rural communities, wildlife habitats, and environmentally sensitive areas.
Our ambition is to create memorable journeys while supporting a form of tourism that brings value to both travelers and the people who make those journeys possible.
Why Travel With Natura Travel?
Choosing the right travel company is particularly important when planning a trip to Madagascar.
Travel logistics can sometimes be complex, and having a local team can make a significant difference.
Tourism Experience Since 2012
Our co-founder Nicolas Raherinjatovo has worked in the tourism industry since 2012.
Academic Expertise in Tourism
Nicolas holds a Bachelor’s degree in Sustainable Tourism Development and a Master’s degree in Tourism and Hospitality.
A Madagascar-Based Company Founded in 2019
Natura Travel has been creating journeys across Madagascar since 2019.
Experienced Local Guides
We work with knowledgeable local guides, drivers, and tourism professionals across Madagascar.
Private and Tailor-Made Journeys
Our itineraries can be adapted to your interests, dates, travel style, preferred pace, and budget.
First-Hand Destination Knowledge
Our recommendations are based on practical knowledge of Madagascar and the realities of traveling between its different regions.
Discover Madagascar With People Who Know It
Madagascar is unlike almost anywhere else in the world.
Its lemurs, baobabs, rainforests, dry forests, mountains, coral reefs, national parks, and cultural diversity make it an extraordinary destination, but also one that deserves careful planning.
Our role is to help you understand what is possible and build a journey that allows you to experience the country in the best possible way.
Tell us how you imagine your trip, how long you would like to travel, and what you would most like to discover.
We will help you turn those ideas into a personalized Madagascar itinerary.
