Madagascat

Name: Madagascat
Address: Somerset West, 7130, ZA
Telephone: +27845249706
Rating: 5

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Madagascar is all we do. Madagascar is a unique destination - unique people, unique animals, birds, frogs and snakes, unique plants.
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Since 2008, we've helped travellers discover the island through carefully planned itineraries, trusted local partnerships and expert advice gained from 50+ personal visits. Airlink has introduced daily flights from Johannesburg to Antananarivo and weekly direct flights to Nosy Be. We at MadagasCaT have first hand experience of all destinations in the country but specialise mainly in travel to Nosy Be. Please visit our website for more information www.madagascat.co.za

03/11/2026

WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO VISIT NOSY BE? ☀️🌴

Planning an island escape? Here’s our guide to choosing your dates.

🌊 MAY TO OCTOBER
Generally dry weather, comfortable evenings and calm seas make these months a wonderful choice for island hopping, yacht charters, snorkelling and exploring.

☀️ OCTOBER TO DECEMBER
Still a good time to visit! Enjoy warm seas and tropical summer days. October generally has relatively little rain, while November and December bring increasing humidity and tropical showers. Keeping your excursion plans flexible helps you make the most of your holiday.

🌿 APRIL
As the summer rains ease, the island is beautifully green, the sea remains warm, and lodges and charter boats begin welcoming guests back for the season.

📅 MID-JANUARY TO THE END OF MARCH
Many lodges and charter boats take their seasonal break during this part of the cyclone season, and Airlink pauses its direct Nosy Be service. Exact closing and reopening dates should be checked for your travel year.

At MadagasCaT Travel, we’ll help you choose the right dates for the holiday you have in mind.

🌐 www.madagascat.co.za
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03/11/2026

🎣 Chasing dogtooth in Madagascar!

Dogtooth tuna were the main target for our recent spearfishing guests, and although the fishing proved challenging, they landed several, including one impressive specimen. According to our local guide, even Nosy Be's most experienced spearfisher hasn’t landed one that size in a few years!

The group also brought in wahoo, jobfish and giant trevally, while encounters with marlin and sailfish provided some heart-racing moments and stories of the ones that got away.

The team explored all the best spots, but even with expert local knowledge, the ocean keeps a few surprises to itself. That’s part of what makes every trip an adventure! 🌊🐟

Fancy planning your own Madagascar fishing or spearfishing adventure? Get in touch with us!

02/11/2026

⚠️ MADAGASCAR TRAVEL UPDATE | 2nd November 2026

Madagascar has introduced temporary entry restrictions in response to the Ebola outbreak affecting parts of Africa.

From 1st November 2026, foreign tourists who have visited or transited through Kenya, Nigeria or the Democratic Republic of Congo during the previous 21 days are prohibited from entering Madagascar.

✈️ This includes connecting flights through Nairobi, even if you remain within the airport.

Certain exempt travellers, including Malagasy nationals and qualifying residents or visa holders, may enter but must undergo 21 days of quarantine and health monitoring at their own expense.

What does this mean for travellers from South Africa?

If you are flying directly from Johannesburg to Madagascar with Airlink, this particular restriction does not apply, provided you have not visited or transited through any of the three countries listed above during the previous 21 days.

If your journey includes a connection in Kenya, please contact your booking agent or airline promptly to review your arrangements.

The restrictions remain in place until further notice and may change. Please check the latest requirements before travelling.

For assistance with your Madagascar travel plans, contact MadagasCaT Travel:
📧 [email protected]

27/10/2026

🚙 Take the road less travelled in Madagascar.

Rainforest walks, lemur encounters, remote coastal villages and dramatic limestone formations. Our latest newsletter features three overland adventures for travellers keen to explore further:

🌿 The Wild South-East: 10 days from Antananarivo to Fort Dauphin.
☀️ The Deep South: 11 days from Fort Dauphin to Toliara.
🐾 The Great North: 15 days from Sambava to Nosy Be.

Expect changing landscapes, local guides and a sense of adventure, with some simple overnight stays along the way.

Which route would you choose?

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Read the newsletter via the link in the comments. 👇

23/10/2026

Madagascar is an extraordinary country to explore, but travelling around the mainland takes careful planning. 🇲🇬

Distances on a map tell only part of the story. Road conditions can turn a short-looking journey into a full day’s drive, domestic flight schedules can change at short notice, and seasonal weather can affect access to remote areas. Connecting all the pieces can be daunting without an in-depth understanding of the country.

This is where experience makes a difference.

At MadagasCaT, we draw on more than 18 years of planning Madagascar holidays, over 45 personal visits and trusted relationships with people on the ground. We know where to allow extra time, which connections need breathing room and how to build an itinerary that works in practice.

And our work continues long after your booking is confirmed. When a domestic flight changes, it can affect accommodation, transfers, guides and everything that follows. We pick up those loose threads, rearrange the moving parts and work with our local partners to resolve problems before they disrupt your holiday.

We cannot prevent every unexpected change, but we know what to look out for and how to respond.

Let us handle the complicated planning so you can enjoy the remarkable places, wildlife and people that make Madagascar so special.

MadagasCaT
Plan with confidence. Travel with clarity.
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www.madagascat.co.za

21/10/2026

Planning a Nosy Be holiday in Madagascar? Start by choosing the right base. 🌴

A beachfront hotel on Nosy Be, a small lodge on Nosy Sakatia and a catamaran charter each offer a very different holiday.

After more than 40 visits to Madagascar and running MadagasCaT since 2008, I’ve learnt that matching the place to the person makes all the difference.

Before booking, consider these three questions:

🐠 What would you like to do?
If diving, fishing, exploring or just relaxing is your priority, choose accommodation that makes those activities easy to access.

🚤 How much moving around suits you?
Island combinations can be wonderful, but every move involves packing and transfers. Sometimes a longer stay in one well-chosen place is more relaxing.

🍽️ What is included?
Compare meal plans, transfers and activities alongside the room rate. A lower nightly price doesn’t always mean a lower total holiday cost.

Tell us who you’re travelling with and what you most want from your holiday, and we'll help you find the right fit.

MadagasCaT | Plan with confidence. Travel with clarity.

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17/10/2026

Our bags are out and about; this time on Mont Passot in Nosy Be!
Thank you Lisa for this stunning pic!

16/10/2026

A cheeky mouse lemur gate crashing a client’s outdoor shower is just one of the stories in our latest newsletter! 🐾🚿😂

There’s also news from my Nosy Be trip with Lucilia, special offers aboard Yacht ABF and at Villa Sandra, plus a heads-up on December flights filling fast. 🌴⛵✈️

Grab a cuppa and catch up with MadagasCaT. Newsletter link in the comments!

16/10/2026

We’re in print! ✈️🌴 MadagasCaT features in the October issue of FlySafair’s In Flight magazine, sharing why Nosy Be is such a wonderful choice for a family holiday.

Lemurs, turtles, island adventures and time together away from the screens. We loved sharing a little of our Madagascar magic! 💚

Flying FlySafair this month? Turn to pages 48–50!

16/10/2026

⛵ YOUR OWN MADAGASCAR ADVENTURE ABOARD YACHT ABF! 🌴

Gather your favourite people for seven nights exploring Madagascar’s beautiful islands, swimming in turquoise waters and enjoying life at sea.

📅 24th November to 1st December 2026

☀️ SIX ADULTS? THE SIXTH STAYS FREE!
Book for six adults and pay for only five.
R30 305 per paying person, with the sixth adult staying free.
Or share the cost between all six for just R25 255 per person!

☀️ FOUR ADULTS? ENJOY A FREE NIGHT!
Stay seven nights and pay for only six.
R29 555 per person, based on four adults.
Normal price: R34 255 per person.
That’s a saving of R4 700 per person!

✈️ Current airfares: R12 931.80 per person.

Contact MadagasCaT to book your island escape!

T’s & C’s apply. Prices are subject to availability and exchange rate fluctuations. Calculated at R18.80/€.
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Telephone

+27845249706

Website

http://madagascat.co.za/

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