How Tsiraiky’s Local Knowledge Shapes the Perfect Tour
Discover Madagascar through the eyes of someone who calls it home
When people ask us what makes a Miremby tour so special, the answer is simple: Tsiraiky.
Born and raised in a small village in southern Madagascar, Tsiraiky brings more than just guiding skills to every tour - he brings heart, heritage, and a lifetime of lived experience. For him, Madagascar isn’t a destination. It’s home. And when you travel with us, he welcomes you into it like family.
A Local Lens Like No Other
Tsiraiky’s deep-rooted connection to Madagascar is what makes Miremby’s tours so unique. He knows the rhythms of the land - when the lemurs are most active, where the baobabs cast the best shade, and how to read the winds when heading to the coast. But more than that, he knows the people.
From Fort Dauphin to Sainte Luce, from weaving workshops to hidden fishing villages, Tsiraiky builds every itinerary in collaboration with local communities - many of whom he’s known for years. These aren’t staged experiences. They’re real moments of connection, full of laughter, generosity, and mutual respect.
Wildlife, Wisdom & Academic Insight
Ask Tsiraiky about a chameleon, and he’ll tell you its name in Malagasy, its quirks, and a story his grandmother told him about it. His encyclopaedic knowledge of Madagascar’s wildlife is matched only by his passion for protecting it. Not only has he worked as a guide since 2014, but he’s also studied wildlife as a researcher, diving deep into the behaviour and ecosystems of the creatures he loves most.
To strengthen his ability to share Madagascar responsibly, Tsiraiky also studied tourism at university - combining academic insight with on-the-ground experience to craft journeys that are ethical, enriching, and truly unforgettable. He understands how tourism can support conservation and communities when done right, and he brings that knowledge to every step of the Miremby experience.
More Than a Guide
What makes Tsiraiky so impactful isn’t just what he knows - it’s how he cares.
When we say our tours are community-led, we mean it. And that ethos starts with him. He believes in ethical travel that gives back, that listens first, and that empowers people - not just for the duration of a tour, but for the long haul. That’s why we reinvest part of our profits directly into the communities we visit, supporting projects that local people themselves have prioritised.
Whether it’s helping rebuild a school roof in his childhood village of Antanitsara, ensuring Clarcine from Sainte Luce can stay in school, or working with Tatah on a dream to build sustainable bungalows in Lokaro, Tsiraiky is always thinking about what legacy our travel leaves behind.
The Heart of Miremby
If you’re thinking about visiting Madagascar with Miremby, know this: you’re not just booking a tour. You’re being invited into a story - one of resilience, pride, and deep love for this island.
Tsiraiky isn’t just the co-founder of Miremby. He’s the heart of it. And with every step you take by his side, you’ll see Madagascar not as a tourist, but as a guest - guided by someone who knows it better than anyone else ever could.
Ready to experience Madagascar through Tsiraiky’s eyes?
Join us for an ethical, immersive adventure that honours the people, places, and wildlife that make this island so extraordinary.
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