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Madagascar - Comprehensive

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Madagascar - Comprehensive II 2026

13 Nov 2026 - 30 Nov 2026 (18 days)

USD8,195 NO SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: Lev Frid

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Tour Price (Per person): USD8,195 (GBP6,302 * AUD12,188)

Single Supplement: USD1,130 (GBP869 * AUD1,681)

Flight costs: USD1,700 (GBP1,307 * AUD2,528)

Madagascar - Comprehensive I 2027

01 Oct 2027 - 18 Oct 2027 (18 days)

USD8,550 NO SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: Quinton Paul Josop

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Tour Price (Per person): USD8,550 (GBP6,575 * AUD12,716)

Single Supplement: USD1,170 (GBP900 * AUD1,740)

Flight costs: USD1,700 (GBP1,307 * AUD2,528)

Madagascar - Comprehensive II 2027

13 Nov 2027 - 30 Nov 2027 (18 days)

USD8,550 NO SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: Lev Frid

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Tour Price (Per person): USD8,550 (GBP6,575 * AUD12,716)

Single Supplement: USD1,170 (GBP900 * AUD1,740)

Flight costs: USD1,700 (GBP1,307 * AUD2,528)

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

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Tour Price (Per person): USD9,000 (GBP6,921 * AUD13,385)

Single Supplement: USD1,287 (GBP990 * AUD1,914)

Flight costs: USD1,870 (GBP1,438 * AUD2,781)

This tour pairs with: Madagascar - Ranomafana Extension I 2028

Pricing notes : *All prices are estimated, and dates may change*

Madagascar - Comprehensive II 2028

11 Nov 2028 - 28 Nov 2028 (18 days)

USD9,000 1 SPACE AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: Stephan Lorenz

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Tour Price (Per person): USD9,000 (GBP6,921 * AUD13,385)

Single Supplement: USD1,287 (GBP990 * AUD1,914)

Flight costs: USD1,870 (GBP1,438 * AUD2,781)

This tour pairs with: Madagascar - Ranomafana Extension II 2028

Pricing notes : *All prices are estimated, and dates may change*

Madagascar - Comprehensive I 2029

28 Sep 2029 - 15 Oct 2029 (18 days)

USD9,500 SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: Ryan Tyrer

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL
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Tour Price (Per person): USD9,500 (GBP7,306 * AUD14,128)

Single Supplement: USD1,416 (GBP1,089 * AUD2,106)

Flight costs: USD2,057 (GBP1,582 * AUD3,059)

This tour pairs with: Madagascar - Ranomafana Extension I 2029

Pricing notes : *All prices are estimated, and dates may change*

Madagascar - Comprehensive II 2029

20 Oct 2029 - 06 Nov 2029 (18 days)

USD9,500 SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: André Bernon

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL
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Tour Price (Per person): USD9,500 (GBP7,306 * AUD14,128)

Single Supplement: USD1,416 (GBP1,089 * AUD2,106)

Flight costs: USD2,057 (GBP1,582 * AUD3,059)

This tour pairs with: Madagascar - Ranomafana Extension II 2029

Pricing notes : *All prices are estimated, and dates may change*

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

Gregory de Klerk
SC - Madagascar

We had been with Greg before on the Ethiopia tour. We selected this tour because Greg was leading it. Not only does he have excellent birding skills, but he also has excellent people skills. He kept the tour running smoothly, handled problems quickly, and was most anxious that every member of the tour got to see the birds if at all possible. We would definitely travel with him again. We got lots of new birds, had lots of laughs, and enjoyed our fellow birders.

André Bernon
RS, Madagascar - Comprehensive I 2026

Very good accommodations and transportation. Tour lived up to my expectations.

André Bernon
KB, Madagascar - Comprehensive I 2026

The Madagascar tour (Comprehensive and Ranomafana Extension) was everything I'd hoped for, and more, with fabulous birds and many lemurs. We used a very nice hotel with excellent food as a base of operations at the start, finish, and for occasional one-nighters between flights to 4 locations, which was very convenient -- especially for laundry and storing items if flights required lighter luggage. All of our flights were on time (amazing!) and we saw almost all of the birds we attempted -- and more species than I'd expected, based on previous years' reports and in view of recent habitat decline. When our flight back to Tana on our last day was quite early, leaving us with most of the day to spare (and no productive local birding left at that point,) a trip to the historical Queen's Palace was arranged, which was quite interesting! Our local agent Solohary kept everything running smoothly, helped us find birds and shared his love of Madagascar with us with lots of information about the country. Tour Leader Andre Bernon was fantastic, with excellent eyes and ears and a fast laser pointer to help us see the birds, good calls about how to spend the group's time and energy, attention to the needs of all group members, and a friendly, upbeat and enjoyable attitude at all times. Local guides at each location were excellent at finding birds and very helpful (especially on the rain-slick trail at Iaroka.) I have traveled with Rockjumper before (and will do so again) as well as many other birding tour companies, but this is one of the best trips ever!

xHeinz 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…

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.

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