Welcome to MedTreks Madagascar
Length of trip: 9 days | Group Size: 12 | Activity Level: 1-2
Dates: August 8th-16th, 2026
Lodging: 3/4 * | Price: from $7,295
This Trip is For: Couples/Friends/Solos
Continuing Medical Education: Global Health & Humanitarian Medicine, 10 hrs CME/CE
160 million years ago, Madagascar broke away from the African continent and began an experiment in isolation that produced some of the most extraordinary life on Earth. This nine-day journey lets you witness the result firsthand. You’ll spend your first days in the dry baobab forests of the west, tracking endemic wildlife through golden savannah and walking the reserve after dark. Then the island shifts entirely: lush rainforest, mist-covered mountains, and the most extraordinary concentration of lemur species on Earth. For medical professionals who spend their working lives in controlled environments, our Madagascar CME Safari is the rare place and opportunity to be where nothing is predictable, everything is alive, and the wonder of the natural world surrounds you every step of the way.
Trip Highlights
- Encounter the Fossa in the wild — Madagascar’s largest carnivore and one of the most elusive predators on the planet
- The Avenue of the Baobabs at sunrise and sunset — standing among these ancient giants in the early morning mist and again as the sky turns red behind them
- Nocturnal walks in three different reserves — Kirindy, VOIMMA, and Palmarium each reveal a different cast of after-dark creatures, from mouse lemurs to the spectral Aye-Aye
- Lemur Island and Mantadia National Park — two distinct lemur experiences in a single day: challenging primary rainforest hiking followed by an intimate afternoon with habituated species
- Palmarium Private Reserve — a sanctuary owned by a dedicated naturalist, home to rare species and the setting for your Aye-Aye night encounter
- Two landscapes, one journey — the deliberate east-west structure of this trip gives you a genuinely comparative experience of Madagascar’s ecological extremes
MedTreks is a high-touch adventure travel company built by medical professionals. We design carefully curated trips with trusted local partners, strong attention to safety and comfort, and a team that’s deeply involved before, during, and after you travel. CME is available on most trips, but the experience is designed as a vacation first.
Itinerary at a Glance
Itinerary - Madagascar
The island’s biodiversity is, in the most literal sense, a lesson in evolutionary medicine. Over 90% of its wildlife is endemic — shaped by millions of years of isolation into forms and adaptations that have no parallel elsewhere. Watching a Fossa hunt, observing the neurological precision of an Aye-Aye’s elongated finger as it probes for grubs, or simply standing inside a primary rainforest that has remained intact for millennia — these are experiences that put the pace and pressure of clinical life into a different perspective during our Madagascar CME Safari.
Course Info
Learn Skills You Can Take Anywhere in the World
Global Health & Humanitarian Medicine
A CME course designed for medical professionals who love adventuring in the outdoors, traveling and/or medical volunteering in remote settings. The Wilderness Medical Society designates this hybrid activity for a maximum of 10 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.
Can loved ones and non-medical guests attend?
Yes! We welcome friends, family and loved ones to attend our Madagascar CME Safari. This course is particularly set up so loved ones can attend all lectures if they choose or they can simple have an extra 1-2 hrs each evening to explore or relax at our lovely hotels.
Hands-On Learning
Wilderness Medicine Skills
Network & Connect
Included in Your Investment
What’s Included
- Accommodation throughout in standard 3 &4 * hotels
- All meals
- All overland transfers by comfortable vehicle and 4WD
- All boat transfers
- All guided safaris and excursions as detailed in the itinerary
- National park and private reserve entry fees
- English-speaking expert naturalist guide throughout
- All local taxes
- 2 Domestic Flights
What’s Not Included
- International flights
- Personal expenses
- Drinks and alcohol
- Travel insurance (required — comprehensive medical coverage strongly recommended)
When you travel with MedTreks, you‘re not just signing up for a trip—you‘re joining a community of like-minded healthcare professionals who share your passion for adventure, learning, and connection. Every itinerary thoughtfully crafted by our founder and owner, (a nurse practitioner herself!) with decades of experience in travel. Our expert team of guides and faculty ensure a high-quality, personalized experience and handle all the details so you can focus on learning CME, recharging, and experiencing the adventure of a lifetime. To learn more about Why MedTreks, click the link below!
Yes! As long as the trip is booked before the final payment is due (100 days before trip start). A non-refundable deposit secures your spot on the trip.
Our CME trips are all accredited for physicians, NPs, PAs and also provide CEUs for Nurses. We provide course information for all the courses that you can submit to your employer. After the trip/course is complete, we provide you with a CME certificate within 2-4 weeks
We provide you with a comprehensive Welcome Package that includes a packing list, resources, course materials, and helpful travel tips for your upcoming adventure.
Yes! We welcome loved ones and non-medical guests on our our tour. They are welcome to attend all of our workshops and lectures while on the trip at no further cost. Some of our trips are even kid-friendly, depending on the trip and age of your children. Please send us an email to inquire about this possibility.
Our trips provide comfortable lodging in 3 and 4 star hotels
Send us an email! We are happy to set up a call and answer any questions that you might have!
Join us in Madagascar
“It was the trip of a lifetime! So much beauty and fun and learning. It was so great to be surrounded by like-minded people who share passion for medicine and the outdoors. Ari was organized and flexible with our schedule. She was focused on our learning but also on our FUN!”
“Wonderful course combined with a once in a lifetime trip and amazing instructors!”
“Wherever you go becomes a part of you somehow.”
– Anita Desai