All our travel friends are not only specially trained by us tour guides. There is also an exciting story behind each of their faces. Meet You in Madagascar has changed our lives! We can say: Meet You in Madagascar is much more than a company, we are a "family".
The trip to Madagascar stands and falls with the tour guide. For years we have been training motivated young Malagasy peopla to become competent tour guides. With your booking, you directly support your travel friend in shaping his / her professional future.
You can choose the travel friend of your choice here. As long as availability allows, we will make your wish possible. Even before the trip, you can already contact him / her and plan the trip together: the joy of travel begins!
Dear guests, we are looking forward to seeing you!
Organized, authentic and friendly
Mihaja (born 1999) comes from a modest but hardworking family. She knows the life of average Malagasy population, characterized by hard physical labor. She knows that education is the only way to a better future. Thus, she successfully completed German and English courses alongside her training as a tour guide with Meet You in Madagascar. Nevertheless, she has not lost her knowledge of the immense inventiveness of Malagasy people. Experience with Mihaja a small journey through time in the country where old becomes new.
Mihaja leads the trips in German and English.__
From good soils grow strong trees
mad. Ny hazo no vanon-ko lakana, ny tany naniriany no tsara
Both his parents are teachers of geography and history, German and English. His uncle is a professional speaker and his cousin is a tour guide. Andry (born 1995) is a born tour guide for Madagascar: Andry can do almost everything and we are glad to have him with us. Between his scientific explanations, he entertains his guests with his unique sense of humor along the way.
Andry is currently expanding his knowledge horizon in Germany and will be ready to work for us from the end of 2020
In life there are no coincidences, only appointments
The experienced and much sought-after tour guide has been accompanying hikers in the Malagasy mountains since 1999. In 2008, her life's journey took her to the French island of La Réunion, where she continues to inspire travelers to this day. Rolande (born 1976) always lives between cultures and is a perfect ambassador of the Malagasy and Creole worlds. Rolande's several years of professional experience as a hotel manager have inspired her to offer her guests an exclusive, authentic stay in her home village.
Rolande Bois leads our tour groups, but can also be booked for exclusive, individual tours on request.
Le Petit Prince de la Vanille
Very friendly, competent and approachable!
You travel with Nadege in the spice region. The love for his homeland "Sava" dwells in Nadege. "We live in the darkest green corner of Madagascar!" he says with pride. Still, he left his paradise to learn English in the big city. Now he is back home and is a true insider who will make your stay in the northeast an unforgettable encounter with nature and its inhabitants.
sympathetic, approachable and competent
Growing up in a typical Malagasy family in the countryside, Sahoby (born in 1989) made it to Germany for a year as an aupair. Back in Madagascar, she realized how wealthy Madagascar is and what might be good for the big island. With these ambassadorial eyes, Sahoby inspires her guests again and again when she shows them everyday life. And when she is in the forest, it seems as if she knows every animal and every plant by its personal name. It is a real pleasure when she accompanies the trip with her kindness and skills.
*A tall tree have deep roots**
Raised as a Kabary professional speaker, Hasina (born 1982) grew up deep in Malagasy culture. His studies in German and tourism took him to Europe and made him a "bridge between cultures". Hasina, the founder of Meet You in Madagascar and initiator of the Green Suitcase, is a passionate storyteller and delights his travelers on the road with his stories and with joyful encounters with the locals. Hasina leads our group tours and is available for exclusive tours on request
Master of improvisation
Tahina's commitment could move mountains. We met this likeable and determined young man (born in 1994) in the forest a few years ago. Since the first meeting he raved about the job of a tour guide. We supported and accompanied him. In return, he has always inspired us. Today he is one of our most sought-after tour guides. Not only does he show his homeland with great pride, but he also reveals much of his success story.
Tahina is currently doing an apprenticeship in Germany and will be back soon. We are eager to hear his stories!
Tahina's exemplary courage has changed his life. His story has motivated us to help other dedicated young Malagasy people get a little closer to their dream of becoming tour guides.
Our nature-loving language genius
Notahina speaks fluent English, Chinese and French. Now he is diligently learning German! His fluency makes his life a success story. Notahina speaks not only our language, but also the language of nature. This enables him to let you experience our animal and plant world up close. Through his joyful appearance, he quickly takes his guests into his world and lets them become part of it
A calm sea does not make a good sailor
His life path taught Leevan (born 1992) early on that his future depends on his own creativity. Thus, in 2015, he managed to get a scholarship for language and cultural studies in Indonesia. During his scholarly exposure to the origins and roots of our Malagasy culture, his love for his own homeland grew. Leevan's trip to Indonesia inspired him so much that today he is proud to show you our dream island with all its riches and treasures. He leads the trip in either German or Indonesian,
sympathetic, skillful and organized
Koloina (born 1997) has taken her life in hand in an impressive way. She comes from a simple Malagasy family in which education plays only a limited role. Today Koloina is a proud psychology student and passionate painter. Koloina has already exhibited some of her works regionally. In addition to these talents, Koloina convinces through her rich knowledge of Malagasy way of life, the animal world as well as the plant world. Her tireless commitment and warm personality - combined with her knowledge - make her a very special kind of traveler.
Koloina leads the trips in English.