ASISTEN TRAVEL
ASISTEN Travel is an award-winning Madagascar tour operator and Destination Management Company specializing in luxury and bespoke trips. They are a “100% Malagasy” DMC & inbound tour operator that works exclusively with the travel trade. Their highly creative travel designers will work with you to design an itinerary based on your travelers’ requirements. Expect tailor made exclusive experiences with the best Madagascar guides & experts, high-quality vehicles, private charter planes and helicopters.
Known as the RN-7 Circuit, this route will take you through the varied eco-systems of Madagascar from the central highlands of Antananarivo, to the rainforests of Ranomafana and onwards to the dry-lunar landscape of Isalo. This is a great option for travelers on more of a budget who looking to see as much of Madagascar as possible on a two-week trip. But, be aware as this route includes some of the toughest roads in Madagascar.
Best for fly-in itineraries which combine beach time, marine life encounters and access to incredible reserves for lemur and other wildlife sightings. Northern Madagascar features some of the most luxurious properties on the island including Miavana, Anjajavy, Masola Forest Lodge & Tsara Komba.
While the Avenue of the Baobabs is a photographer’s dream, the logistics involved in getting there can be complicated with scheduled domestic flights. This route is often paired with the Great Tsigny de Bemaraha, perfect for the most adventurous and intrepid travelers! Here, the journey is indeed part of the destination, where your 4X4 vehicle will cross rivers via bamboo rafts and you’ll encounter some tough roads. But the reward once you are in the Tsingy is worth it!
Why ASISTEN Travel?
ASISTEN Travel prides themselves on unlocking the natural and cultural beauty of Madagascar for your sophisticated travelers, with great attention to detail and care. Here’s why we love ASISTEN:
• 100% Malagasy-Owned & 100% B2B: As a locally-owned company, ASISTEN Travel brings an unbiased, authentic touch to every journey, ensuring your guest experience is deeply rooted in the culture and traditions of Madagascar. Their B2B operations can work with all the different hotel brands in Madagascar as well the emerging luxury properties on the island.
• In-Depth Destination Knowledge: The ASISTEN Travel team consists of seasoned travel designers with a superb understanding of Madagascar’s diverse landscapes, up-to-date product knowledge of lodges and hotels as well as an innate ability to solve any logistical issues that your travelers might encounter. They regularly work with FIT travelers, expedition groups, photographic trips, well-ness groups, as well as birding companies.
Read MoreMeet Haja & Njaka (and the team!)
Haja Rasambainarivo.
Born and raised in Madagascar, Haja earned a degree in Mathematics & Computer Science before pursuing postgraduate studies in Montréal, Québec. He worked for Conservation International, a non-profit organization based in Washington, DC, before co-founding the company with Njaka in 2009. Haja now divides his time between Madagascar and Québec City, Canada, offering valuable proximity to North American partners.
Njaka Ramandimbiarison
Holder of an MBA from the University of Moncton, Canada, Njaka has acquired solid skills in marketing and business management. His life journey took him to Canada and South Africa, where he worked in the body care industry, web marketing, and the extractive industries. Involved in local tourism associations, Njaka also holds various positions within employers’ groups and other economic associations in Madagascar.
Community and Conservation
The people behind your guests’ dream holidays in Madagascar are part of a team. Each year, the ASISTEN team takes a retreat to hike, plant trees, play team games and visit a one-of-a-kind avocado, lemon and coffee plantation where they enjoy a traditional barbecue and cook-out. This retreat takes into consideration Madagascar’s fragile environment and incredibly important ecosystems, as well as the ecosystem of ASISTEN’s team – the people that make the magic happen
