Madagascar. Beyond the Ordinary.
Discover its true essence.
Experience Makes the Difference.
30+ Years of Experience. Expert-Led Exploration. Responsible Travel.
Discover Madagascar with professionals who combine scientific knowledge, local expertise and a genuine passion for protecting its extraordinary natural heritage.
Giuseppe La Marca
Biologist | Conservation Specialist | Ecotourism Pioneer
With over 30 years of experience in Madagascar, Giuseppe is a tropical forest expert and a pioneer of ecotourism in the country's northern region. Actively involved in conservation and reforestation projects alongside international organizations, he combines scientific knowledge with a lifelong commitment to protecting Madagascar's extraordinary biodiversity.
Germina Armonie Beanjara
Certified Tour Guide | Local Expert | Tour Coordinator
A proud member of the Sakalava community and a guide certified by Madagascar's Ministry of Tourism, Germina has dedicated nearly a decade to sharing the beauty and cultural richness of her homeland. Multilingual and deeply connected to local traditions, she specializes in organizing northern Madagascar tours, coordinating logistics, and providing dedicated guest assistance.
Walter Graneri
Professional Photographer | Wildlife Photography Specialist | Filmmaker
With over 30 years of professional experience across multiple photographic disciplines, Walter brings a particular passion for wildlife and nature photography. An experienced filmmaker with extensive fieldwork across Africa, he combines technical expertise, artistic vision, and a deep appreciation of the natural world to capture and reveal its extraordinary beauty.
“Three perspectives. One shared passion. An extraordinary Madagascar.”
More than a journey. A deeper connection with Madagascar.
At Except Mada Tour, we believe that truly discovering Madagascar means going beyond the ordinary.
Based in Nosy Be, we bring together over 30 years of experience, passionate local guides, and specialists in nature, biodiversity, and photography to create authentic, meaningful travel experiences.
Our journeys are designed not simply to explore extraordinary landscapes, but to understand the wildlife, traditions, and people that make Madagascar so unique.
With a deep commitment to responsible tourism, environmental awareness, and respect for local communities, we invite you to discover the island through knowledge, curiosity, and genuine human connection.
We don't just show you Madagascar. We help you experience its true essence.
Go home having learned something
To us, exploring means learning, respecting and protecting. We want everyone who travels with us to go home having understood something of the culture, the traditions and above all the biodiversity of this extraordinary island.
Nature and local culture are not attractions to be consumed, but treasures to be understood and preserved.
Exclusive places, with people who can explain them
We take you where few people go, with biologists and professional photographers: into the primary forest of Lokobe, among the islands of Nosy Iranja, Nosy Komba and Nosy Tanikely, all the way to the table of a Sakalava family who welcomes you as a guest.