Cactus-tours Madagascar

22/10/2026

Good morning Asia

Madagascar has a mix of African and Asian roots with its first settlers arriving from Southeast Asia about 1,500 years ago. Malagasy remains an Austronesian language, and the blend is visible in the island’s culture, cuisine and rice-terraced Highlands.

29/09/2026

Madagascar’s Leading DMC 2026
Madagascar’s Leading Tour Operato 2026

We are delighted and incredibly proud to announce that Cactus Tours Madagascar has been recognized as Madagascar’s Leading Destination Management Company 2026 and Madagascar’s Leading Tour Operator 2026 at the World Travel Awards, celebrated this year in the Maldives.

These awards are above all a recognition of the hard work, passion, integrity, and commitment to excellence of our dedicated Malagasy team - the Cactus Team. 🇲🇬

Our heartfelt thanks go to all our guests, friends, and partners who trusted us, supported us, and voted for us. This recognition belongs to you too.

We look forward to welcoming many more guests to Madagascar and building new collaborations with partners from around the world.

It was also a great honour to represent our homeland, Madagascar, at the World Travel Awards alongside leading tourism companies and organizations from across the Indian Ocean, Asia, and Oceania.

We are proud of how far we have come and even more excited about the future.
Misaotra! Thank you! 🇲🇬

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28/09/2026

28/09/2026

Tourism and hospitality elite honoured at World Travel Awards 2026 in the Maldives

The best travel organisations in Asia, Oceania and the Indian Ocean were honoured at a VIP gala ceremony in the Maldives. The stars of the industry convened at CROSSROADS Maldives for the World Travel Awards Asia, Oceania & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2026 to discover who had won the most prestigious and highly sought-after honours in global tourism.

The ceremony, with the Maldives as Official Host Destination, Bank of Maldives as Platinum Sponsor and CROSSROADS Maldives as Host Partner, marked the third leg of WTA’s Grand Tour 2026 – a global search for the finest travel and tourism organisations.

Winners included Vietnam, which took the title for ‘Asia’s Leading Destination’, with the Philippines voted ‘Asia’s Leading Beach Destination’ and ‘Asia’s Leading Tourist Board’. New Zealand claimed the title for ‘Oceania’s Leading Destination’, with Sydney hailed ‘Oceania’s Leading City Destination’.

The Maldives confirmed its reputation as a tourism powerhouse in the region by securing five titles, including ‘Indian Ocean’s Leading Destination’. Seychelles also enjoyed a strong performance, collecting ‘Indian Ocean’s Leading Beach Destination’.

The hospitality sector shone brightly, with winners from across the region recognised for their exceptional achievements, from luxury city hotels to island resorts. The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort collected double honours, winning ‘Indian Ocean’s Leading Honeymoon Resort’ and ‘Indian Ocean’s Leading Luxury Island Resort’. Omana, New Zealand, took ‘Oceania’s Leading Boutique Hotel’.

In the newcomer categories, InterContinental Sapporo won ‘Asia’s Leading New Hotel’, InterContinental Brisbane was named ‘Oceania’s Leading New Hotel’ and .Here Baa Atoll, Maldives, claimed ‘Indian Ocean’s Leading New Resort’.

Read more on our website..

15/01/2026

Season’s greetings from Cactus Tours Madagascar’s team

15/01/2026

Season's greetings 2026 from Cactus' Team Madagascar

01/07/2025

🇲🇬 World Travel Awards Winner 2025.

We are thrilled and deeply honored!

At the 32nd World Travel Awards 2025 held in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, we were proudly recognized as:

🏆 Madagascar’s Leading Destination Management Company
🏆 Madagascar’s Leading Tour Operator

These awards are a true testament to our commitment to quality, our creative approach to travel, and above all, our deep love for our homeland. They are also a heartfelt reward for the hard work, passion, and dedication of our incredible 100% Malagasy team.

We extend our warmest thanks to our cherished guests and partners who believed in us and voted for us. Your support means the world.

These honors also shine a light on our beloved island, Madagascar , a country we carry deeply in our hearts. With its 5-star biodiversity, breathtaking landscapes, pristine beaches, and hospitable people, stands as one of the world’s most trending destinations for a once-in-a-lifetime journey.

At Cactus Tours Madagascar, we remain devoted to delivering unforgettable experiences through innovation, sustainability, and community engagement.

Thank you for being part of this journey. The best is yet to come.

16/01/2025

Enjoying holidays in Madagascar at ones paces and skipping the long drive by charter flight.

14/01/2025

We are proud to announce that in late 2024, our team at Cactus Tours Madagascar - Birds and Birding Madagascar rediscovered the Dusky Tetraka Crossleyia tenebrosa, one of the world’s rarest bird species. This follows its initial rediscovery by the Peregrine Fund in 2023, marking a significant step in understanding this elusive species.

Our finding highlights the incredible biodiversity of Madagascar and the urgent need for continued conservation efforts to protect fragile habitats. We are committed to supporting research and awareness to safeguard this remarkable species and Madagascar’s unique ecosystems.

Learn more at:

https://www.madagascarbirding.com/dusky-tetraka-crossleyia-tenebrosa/

This extremely rare bird, among the top 10 most wanted birds. in the world has been rediscovered by the team of Birds and Birding Madagascar.

06/01/2025

Happy New Year !!