Madagascar - Comprehensive I 2027

01 Oct 2027 - 18 Oct 2027 (18 days)

USD8,550 NO SPACES AVAILABLE

Tour Leader: Quinton Paul Josop

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Tour Price (Per person): USD8,550 (GBP6,642 * AUD12,884)

Single Supplement: USD1,170 (GBP909 * AUD1,763)

Flight costs: USD1,700 (GBP1,321 * AUD2,562)

Madagascar - Comprehensive II 2027

13 Nov 2027 - 30 Nov 2027 (18 days)

USD8,550 NO SPACES AVAILABLE

Tour Leader: Lev Frid

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Tour Price (Per person): USD8,550 (GBP6,642 * AUD12,884)

Single Supplement: USD1,170 (GBP909 * AUD1,763)

Flight costs: USD1,700 (GBP1,321 * AUD2,562)

Madagascar - Comprehensive I 2028

29 Sep 2028 - 16 Oct 2028 (18 days)

USD9,000 SPACES AVAILABLE

Tour Leader: James Wade Lee

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Tour Price (Per person): USD9,000 (GBP6,991 * AUD13,562)

Single Supplement: USD1,287 (GBP1,000 * AUD1,939)

Flight costs: USD1,870 (GBP1,453 * AUD2,818)

This tour pairs with: Madagascar - Ranomafana Extension I 2028

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Madagascar - Comprehensive II 2028

11 Nov 2028 - 28 Nov 2028 (18 days)

USD9,000 NO SPACES AVAILABLE

Tour Leader: Stephan Lorenz

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Tour Price (Per person): USD9,000 (GBP6,991 * AUD13,562)

Single Supplement: USD1,287 (GBP1,000 * AUD1,939)

Flight costs: USD1,870 (GBP1,453 * AUD2,818)

This tour pairs with: Madagascar - Ranomafana Extension II 2028

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Madagascar - Comprehensive I 2029

28 Sep 2029 - 15 Oct 2029 (18 days)

USD9,500 SPACES AVAILABLE

Tour Leader: Ryan Tyrer

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL

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Tour Price (Per person): USD9,500 (GBP7,380 * AUD14,315)

Single Supplement: USD1,416 (GBP1,100 * AUD2,134)

Flight costs: USD2,057 (GBP1,598 * AUD3,100)

This tour pairs with: Madagascar - Ranomafana Extension I 2029

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Madagascar - Comprehensive II 2029

20 Oct 2029 - 06 Nov 2029 (18 days)

USD9,500 SPACES AVAILABLE

Tour Leader: André Bernon

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL

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Tour Price (Per person): USD9,500 (GBP7,380 * AUD14,315)

Single Supplement: USD1,416 (GBP1,100 * AUD2,134)

Flight costs: USD2,057 (GBP1,598 * AUD3,100)

This tour pairs with: Madagascar - Ranomafana Extension II 2029

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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.

Tour Facts

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

RR, Madagascar

Adam Walleyn went above and beyond to find just about everything there was to see. His knowledge of herps, mammals and birds is very comprehensive.

TR, Madagascar - Budget Birding 2025

One of the most professionally run bird tours I've been on - organisation, communication and administration all excellent. The guides (all of them) did a great job throughout and ensured we saw the majority of people's targets as well as some of the most fascinating mammals, reptiles and insects I've come across. I also appreciate the fact that Stuart will send out a tour report and share his photos on Flicker. I look forward to travelling with Rockjumper again.

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!

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.

GB & DB, Madagascar 2017

Our guide, Adam Walleyn, was exceptional. His knowledge and enthusiasm is unparalleled.

Madagascar - Comprehensive I 2027

Madagascar - Comprehensive II 2027

Madagascar - Comprehensive I 2028

Madagascar - Comprehensive II 2028

Madagascar - Comprehensive I 2029

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