Mary, thanks for your comment and great question. As we’ve mentioned in this article Madagascar is beautiful and fascinating, but it is also complex and the problems of poverty and deforestation are very real. However, as we’ve also written here we believe that traveling to Madagascar in a deliberate way can help support conservation efforts and communities. This means choosing a tour and experiences that support local wildlife, environment and people. The G Adventures tour that we went on – Madagascar Highlights – is part of their Jane Goodall Collection so it has a special focus on wildlife and environmental conservation. This is why we specifically did things like visit community parks, do a homestay in a village, plant trees in a reforestation program. I’ve never taken a tour with Kensington Tours, but I do believe they have a good reputation. What I would do is ask them how their tours work towards conservation in Madagascar so that you understand whether the tour will meet your goals. But, I definitely would go if you have the opportunity.