Quick Info

Name:
Madagascar
Population:
30 million
Capital:
Antananarivo
Language:
Malagasy and French
Currency:
Malagasy ariary (MGA/Ar)
Time zone:
East Africa Time (EAT, UTC +3)

More about Madagascar

Madagascar is an incredible destination for volunteering, ethical travel, and adventure travel. Known for its unique wildlife, tropical landscapes, and remote communities, Madagascar offers volunteers the chance to experience meaningful travel while making a real impact. TRU Experience focuses on responsible volunteering projects that support local communities, conservation, and sustainability across the island.

Volunteers can take part in education programs, environmental projects, reforestation work, and wildlife conservation while exploring rainforests, beaches, and national parks filled with lemurs and rare species found nowhere else on Earth. Madagascar is also perfect for gap year travel, combining cultural immersion with adventure experiences such as hiking, snorkelling, island hopping, and exploring remote villages.

TRU in Madagascar gives volunteers the opportunity to travel with purpose, connect with local communities, and experience ethical adventure travel in one of the world’s most unique destinations.