Madagascar

Madagascar is unlike anywhere else on Earth — a continent-sized island where roughly 90% of the wildlife is found nowhere else. This is not a Big Five safari; it's lemurs, chameleons, baobabs and extraordinary endemic species, paired with some of the Indian Ocean's most pristine beaches and reefs. We recommend it for travelers who have done a classic safari and want something rarer, and for honeymooners after true seclusion — the private islands off the north, like Nosy Ankao, are home to a handful of the world's most exclusive lodges. The dry season from April to November is the best time to travel, for both wildlife and the coast.