Madagascar Group Expeditions
Madagascar is one big road trip paradise. When the journey itself is as thrilling, if not more than the destination, you’ve found yourself in Madagascar! If you are in search of an adventurous group tour destination, look no further.
Check the itineraries on our website, and use these as a starting point when creating your Madagascar self-drive group tour.
Do you want to rough it and include plenty of off-road driving, bush camping, and venturing into regions untouched by tourism? Then check our sample expeditions below, or contact us to create your own!
Travelling in a convoy with a backup car, driver, and mechanic gives you peace of mind and fun when discovering the off-the-beaten paths in Madagascar. Roadtrip Africa has the sturdiest cars available in Madagascar. Companies like Nomadic Road rely on our vehicles for their Madagascar expeditions.
At Roadtrip Africa, our experienced team is happy to help you plan the trip of a lifetime. So, whether you're with a group of friends, colleagues or a Tour Operator Company, your group self-drive adventure in Madagascar starts with us!
Madagascar off-road expedition
- Enjoy the freedom of the open road
- Backup car, driver and mechanic
- Quality camp gear set
- Combine hotels with bush camping
- 24/7 roadside assistance
- Follow our routes, or design your own with the help of our experts
Madagascar 4x4 Expeditions
When seeking more comfort, review the routes on our itinerary overview page. For those seeking off-road adventures in the remotest regions of Madagascar, explore our sample expeditions below. Or, get in touch with us to create your own Madagascar Overland Expedition!
Ruthless RN5
Driving along the famed Route No. 5 (RN5) is a true off-road adventure that offers an authentic Malagasy experience known only to locals.
Start off easily on the tarmac RN2 from Ivato to Mahambo. First stop is Andasibe rainforest, the prime location to search for the Indri Indri. Continue to Pangalanes Canal and relax at the laid-back beach resorts. Third stop is Mahambo, a tropical seaside town.
Continue on the RN5, renowned as one of the world's most difficult roads. It stretches alongside the Indian Ocean and presents challenges such as several river crossings, deep sand, slippery red clay, steep inclines, and rocky terrain. Allow approximately 6 days for driving from Mahambo to Maroantsetra, but be prepared for unexpected delays such as washed-out bridges or broken-down ferries. You should bush camp throughout this leg of the expedition.
Fly out from Maroantsetra. Currently, Air Madagascar only operates one flight per week.
The Wild Southeast
This is a truly off-the-beaten-track expedition, and if you ask us, even more scenic than the famous RN5. You'll drive down south along the Indian Ocean and cross many rivers, mountain ranges, dry forests, and sand dunes. You'll enjoy spectacular ocean views and pass quiet river and coastal towns that don't see a single tourist.
Accommodation options along this journey are a mix of both bush camping and budget hotels. End your Madagascar Expedition with a well-deserved break at a lovely hotel on the beach before flying back to Iavto.
You can fly out from Fort Dauphin (a 10-day expedition) or continue and fly out from Tulear (roughly a 20-day expedition). Air Madagascar services both towns a few times per week.