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Madagascar - Comprehensive

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Madagascar - Comprehensive II 2025

17 Nov 2025 - 04 Dec 2025 (18 days)

USD8,195 - 1 Space Available

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Tour Leader: Stuart Elsom

Tour price (Per person): USD8,795 * GBP6,848 * EUR7,743 * AUD13,660USD8,195 * GBP6,381 * EUR7,215 * AUD12,729

Single Supplement: USD1,130 * GBP880 * EUR995 * AUD1,755

Flight costs: USD1,700 * GBP1,324 * EUR1,497 * AUD2,640

Madagascar - Comprehensive I 2026

01 Oct 2026 - 18 Oct 2026 (18 days)

USD8,195 - No Spaces Available

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Tour Leader: André Bernon

Tour price (Per person): USD8,195 * GBP6,381 * EUR7,215 * AUD12,729

Single Supplement: USD1,130 * GBP880 * EUR995 * AUD1,755

Flight costs: USD1,700 * GBP1,324 * EUR1,497 * AUD2,640

Madagascar - Comprehensive II 2026

13 Nov 2026 - 30 Nov 2026 (18 days)

USD8,195 - Spaces Available

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Tour Leader: Lev Frid

Tour price (Per person): USD8,195 * GBP6,381 * EUR7,215 * AUD12,729

Single Supplement: USD1,130 * GBP880 * EUR995 * AUD1,755

Flight costs: USD1,700 * GBP1,324 * EUR1,497 * AUD2,640

Madagascar - Comprehensive I 2027

01 Oct 2027 - 18 Oct 2027 (18 days)

USD8,550 - Spaces Available

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Tour Leader: Quinton Paul Josop

Tour price (Per person): USD8,550 * GBP6,657 * EUR7,527 * AUD13,280

Single Supplement: USD1,170 * GBP911 * EUR1,030 * AUD1,817

Flight costs: USD1,700 * GBP1,324 * EUR1,497 * AUD2,640

Madagascar - Comprehensive II 2027

13 Nov 2027 - 30 Nov 2027 (18 days)

USD8,550 - Spaces Available

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Tour Leader: Lev Frid

Tour price (Per person): USD8,550 * GBP6,657 * EUR7,527 * AUD13,280

Single Supplement: USD1,170 * GBP911 * EUR1,030 * AUD1,817

Flight costs: USD1,700 * GBP1,324 * EUR1,497 * AUD2,640

Madagascar - Comprehensive I 2028

29 Sep 2028 - 16 Oct 2028 (18 days)

USD9,000 - Spaces Available

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Tour Leader: James Wade Lee

Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated, and dates may change*

Tour price (Per person): USD9,000 * GBP7,008 * EUR7,923 * AUD13,979

Madagascar - Comprehensive II 2028

11 Nov 2028 - 28 Nov 2028 (18 days)

USD9,000 - Spaces Available

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Tour Leader: Stephan Lorenz

Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated, and dates may change*

Tour price (Per person): USD9,000 * GBP7,008 * EUR7,923 * AUD13,979

We at Rockjumper have an unbeatable reputation in Madagascar, having run more than 100 tours over the past decade to the world’s fourth-largest island. In fact, Madagascar is often referred to as the ‘Eighth Continent’ due to its size and incredible biological diversity. Its exceptional fauna and flora have evolved over millions of years of isolation into a remarkable selection of utterly unique and often spectacular wildlife. This legendary uniqueness is nowhere better reflected than in its birds, and the island hosts no less than five endemic bird families (the ground rollers, cuckoo roller, mesites, Malagasy warblers and vangas)! But the wonder of Madagascar extends well beyond its avifauna and we also spend time seeking out and marvelling at the amazing lemurs, colourful chameleons and fascinating flora of this appropriately named “laboratory of evolution.” Virtually every plant and animal on the island is endemic; but sadly, most are threatened by continued deforestation, thus making Madagascar one of those “must-visit-soon” destinations, not to mention a region in urgent need of immediate ecological preservation.

Top Birds

Subdesert, Brown & White-breasted Mesites; Cuckoo-roller; Pitta-like, Scaly, Short-legged, Long-tailed & Rufous-headed Ground Rollers; Blue, Giant, Running, Red-capped, Verreaux’s & Red-breasted Couas; Schlegel’s & Velvet Asitys; Common & Yellow-bellied Sunbird-Asitys; Crossley's, Bernier's, Nuthatch, Hook-billed, Lafresnaye’s, Red-shouldered, Van Dam's, Chabert, Red-tailed, Blue, & Sickle-billed Vangas; Forest Rock Thrush; Appert’s Tetraka; Madagascar Plover; Thamnornis; Madagascar & Madagascar Sacred Ibises; Madagascar Fish Eagle; Henst's Goshawk; Bernier’s Teal; Madagascar Wood Rail; Brown Emutail.

Top Mammals

Indri; Ring-tailed, Golden-brown Mouse, Hubbard's Sportive Lemurs; Diademed & Verreaux’s Sifakas, Fosa (rare)

Habitats Covered

rainforest, riparian forest, deciduous woodland, spiny desert, mudflats, wetlands

Expected Climate

warm to very hot, cooler evenings in highlands, some rainfall possible

Max Group Size

8 with 1 Rockjumper leader & local leader

Tour Pace & Walking

MODERATE TO CHALLENGING: This tour requires a good level of fitness, stamina, and overall health. It’s best suited for experienced birders who are comfortable with a more active itinerary. Please note that it may not be ideal for avid photographers, new birders, or those with mobility or health concerns.

Moderate to brisk paced tour suited for those in good health with good level of fitness. Not suited for anyone with mobility challenges or serious medical conditions.

Accommodation

Generally comfortable standard of hotels and resorts. Some more basic lodges are clean & comfortable.

Ease of Birding

Mostly unchallenging, several difficult rainforest skulkers that may require repeat efforts.

Number of Species Expected

170 - 180

Other Attractions

spiny forest, Berenty, strange herps & insects, coral reefs, shopping, culture

Photographic Opportunities

Excellent to incredible.

What our clients say about us

Adam Walleyn
RV, Madagascar

With Adam Walleyn as our guide, it was hard to imagine how the trip could have been any better. Madagascar is certainly a challenging place, but his experience and ability to help us know what to expect were invaluable. As far as seeing birds, my expectations were exceeded. A great trip.

David Hoddinott
D, Madagascar Comprehensive

David Hoddinott is the best!! He is tenacious about getting all participants on all birds!

David Hoddinott
HH, Madagascar

Our Madagascar experience surpassed our wildest dreams. We didn't even realise it was a 'birding trip' but David ensured that we saw much much more. The birds were great anyway, especially the pursuit of the magical Helmet Vanga! An unforgettable experience!

Stephan Lorenz
SW, Madagascar 2022

Stephan was an excellent guide and leader. Excellent knowledge, bags of energy, calm and attentive to the needs of the group. Accommodation and food generally very good and local ground agent had logistics well sorted - even internal flights all to plan.

Heinz Ortmann
JT, Madagascar 2015

Just a short note to say that I thought Heinz did a great job with the Masoala extension---he's a a sharp birder, energetic, and very personable with a lot of good stories! I look forward to traveling on another trip with him…

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