We were guests in June 2017 for three and a half weeks on Madagascar. A trip that impressed us very much but at times somewhat depressed, but even today is difficult to describe ... actually you have to experience it yourself! Madagascar is simply different. Already the way of "being on the road" with a rental car plus driver was absolutely new for us. The organization of the trip including hotel reservations and determination of the route we have taken over ourselves. We spent the first days in Tana with Klaus and Nicole and already learned a lot in many conversations and got valuable tips. Thanks to Tojo, who accompanied us the first two days, we were safely driven through the very chaotic Tana. Thank you for your patience! Then we met Aina, our companion for the next three weeks. You could say "love at first sight". In a nutshell: He opened up a world for us and gave us access which would never have been possible without him. Thanks to his cordiality, his attention and especially his humor we experienced a fantastic and unforgettable time together. He was not just a driver for us, but someone with whom we experienced a journey together. We will never forget the visit to Father Pedro on Pentecost Sunday, where thousands of Madagascans sang and danced. The hours at and with the lemurs at Kimony Resort in Morondava were so much fun. Patiently Aina accompanied us during the evening photo sessions in the sunset for example in the Baobab avenue and together we enjoyed many a Malagasy specialty in "restaurants" ... admittedly, we would not have had the idea to go there to eat without him. Often with family contact, always super tasty and everything well tolerated! Definitely a highlight was meeting his wife and newborn son. Thank you Aina for your trust and we are always happy to help! Eden Lodge in the very south is an oasis of calm, we had super fun with all the people there. Thank you for the evening boules and the great excursions. It is still important for us to mention: We completely used the 46 kilos of free luggage per person and took many donations (pens, paper, bandages, etc.). Those traveling towards Toliara should collect and fill all water bottles ... the people are happy about it. This tip was valuable, even if the experience was not easy to process. Without Aina's help we would never have been able to distribute the donations so easily and also in a targeted manner. The farewell at the airport was not easy for us and we said goodbye to a friend. Klaus and Nicole, thank you very much for your support and patiently answering all our questions in advance and on site. The days with you in Tana were very nice and your cuisine was great. We would especially like to thank Aina, who made the trip a very special one. The impressions gained on the island are definitely very sustainable for us. We will come again! Rolf and Katja from Wiesbaden... Collapse