ABOUT US
THE “JACARANDA” CONCEPT
let us show you into our world
Jacaranda de Madagascar, a professional company in a family business spirit, aims to show Madagascar’s wonders in the best possible way, always caring for quality and reliability.
The agency was created in Paris in 1996 by Josielle Randriamandranto. In 1998, Joël Randriamandranto, brother of Josielle, opened the incoming agency in Antananarivo. In 2001, the hotel “Les Toiles de l’Isalo” opened. In 2002, Sylviane, the older sister, joins the team and takes over the ticketing service.
Since 1997, Jacaranda is positioned among the leaders in the Madagascar travel industry. We have been offering high quality and reliable services to our clients from all over the world.
An experienced, professional team is at your disposal for tailor made individual tours, groups and incentives alike. With us, You are always welcome to choose your own path.
Jacaranda de Madagascar is first and foremost a passion. A passion for nature and a passion for travel. Each tour itinerary of Jacaranda has a color, the color of the region it traverses: green for the forests of eastern Madagascar; red for the vast expanses of the west, blue for the beauty of the coastline to the north and yellow for the thorny semi-desert to the south.
Jacaranda has 4 main activities:
tour operator, ticketing,
car rental, hotel and
guest house.
We have offices and representatives in Antananarivo, Nosy Be, Diégo Suarez, Sambava, Ranohira, Paris, Budapest and Barcelona.
We are member of the main professional unions:
TOP, FHORM,
GLVM, GOTO,
SNAV, APST.
Ecotourism is omnipresent in the Jacaranda concept, and in the broad sense, not in the narrow sense of the term – since beyond ecology, our ecotourism covers the human dimension.
Jacaranda de Madagascar is a “100% Malagasy” business and it is our pleasure that thanks to the positive effects of tourism, we also help improve life conditions in our beloved country.
Jacaranda’s main purpose is “To give the Malagasy people the means to develop their country in order to improve their living conditions, which are sometimes very difficult”.
WE ARE PROUD MEMBERS OF:
OUR TEAM
…passionately working for Madagascar!
“Devoted to develop Madagascar’s tourism sector on national and international level: Joel Randriamandranto, owner and director of the incoming agency in Antananarivo, holds the post of the Ministry of Transport and Tourism since 2019.
Formerly, he was the Chairman of the Madagascar Tourism Board between 2006 and 2011 and Secretary General of the Tour Operator’s Association between 2003 and 2006.”
JOEL Randriamandranto
owner and director of the incoming agency in Antananarivo
“As an appreciation to our efforts in ecotourism the founder of Jacaranda, Josielle Randriamandranto received the 2011 Personality of the Year trophy for Ethical and Solidarity Tourism by the AJT (Association of Tourism Journalists). One of the reasons of winning this award is our “Jardin de Lumieres” project – born following a solidarity trip organized by agency in 2006 – which aims contributing to the economic development and sustainable development of villages in Madagascar. “
JOSIELLE Randriamandranto
founder of Jacaranda, owner and director of the outgoing agency in France
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testimony
Madame Oreille
Travel blogger
“To make the most of our trip to Madagascar, we collaborated with a great, specialized local agency: Jacaranda de Madagascar. The agency has designed a perfect itinerary for us, mixing beautiful landscapes, the observation of lemurs, meeting with Malagasy people. A trip with an agency but in all simplicity, authentic.”
10 REASONS TO CHOOSE US
A professional, independent company in a family business spirit
Over 20 years of experience
Excellent expertise of the destination
Experienced and professional Malagasy team
Discreet and efficient support of our travelers on tours from the beginning to the end of the stay
Experienced and professional Malagasy team
Liaison offices in Nosy Be, Diégo Suarez, Sambava and Isalo
Own incoming agency based in Antananarivo
Very competitive rates all year round on flights to Madagascar
Presence and permanent listening
FAIR & RESPONSIBLE TOURISM
One of our priorities
We at Jacaranda de Madagascar aim to organize our tourists’ travel while minimizing the impact on the environment and on the local way of life. Being a family business, our philosophy is directly inspired by sustainable development, respect for the environment and concern for the well-being of local populations.
Ecotourism is omnipresent in the Jacaranda concept, and in the broad, not in the narrow sense of the term – since beyond ecology, our ecotourism covers also the human dimension. It is no coincidence that the founder of Jacaranda, Josielle Randriamandranto received the 2011 Personality of the Year trophy for Ethical and Solidarity Tourism by the AJT (Association of Tourism Journalists in France), for the ethical and sustainable approach of her work, being also President of our association “Les Jardins de Lumière”, an action in favor of the villages of Madagascar. Since 2007, this Prize rewards people working for ethical and united tourism.
Our principles for sustainability
A professional, independent company in a family business spirit
Over 20 years of experience
Excellent expertise of the destination
Experienced and professional Malagasy team
Discreet and efficient support of our travelers on tours from the beginning to the end of the stay
Experienced and professional Malagasy team
Liaison offices in Nosy Be, Diégo Suarez, Sambava and Isalo
Own incoming agency based in Antananarivo
Very competitive rates all year round on flights to Madagascar
Presence and permanent listening
OUR SOLIDARY PROJECT :
“JARDIN DE LUMIERES”
“Our “Jardin de Lumieres” project aims contributing to the economic development and sustainable development of villages in Madagascar. The objective of our project is to bring light to as many huts as possible in the Ranohira region, in the form of solar lamps. Since 2006, the project has aroused great enthusiasm and we have been collecting donations from all over the world. Until present, we distributed more then 3000 solar lamps in the villages.”
Born following a solidarity trip organized by our travel agency in 2006, the “Jardin de Lumieres” project aims contributing to the economic development and sustainable development of villages in Madagascar. The objective of our project is to bring light to as many huts as possible in the Ranohira region, in the form of solar lamps. In Madagascar, more then 70% of the households don’t have electricity or running water. Consequently, a solar lamp is able to bring a huge change in the daily life of a family. The Ranohira region is one of Madagascar poorest, but also one of the most beautiful region; it is home to the Isalo National Park, one of Madagascar’s most visited park. This is why we decided to centralize our project to this area. The project aroused great enthusiasm and we have been collecting donations from all over the world. We donate two types of lighting: one solar lamp for each hut and one lamppost per village – to change the lives of families after dark.
The first village was inaugurated on October 14th and 15th 2006. It is a living project which continues until present. All our tourists who are interested in participating in this project, can take part by making a donation of solar lamps during their circuit, they can donate them personally to the village or the family. Ultimately, we would also like to organize a light walk to take travelers to the illuminated villages.
get a feeling of our project by watching this video
OUR MISSION IS
“to give the Malagasy people the means to develop their country in order to improve their living conditions, which are sometimes very difficult”
Love is like young rice:
plant it elsewhere, still it grows.
malagasy saying
