Our three-week Comprehensive Madagascar birding and wildlife tours are set to take in as much of this biological melting pot as possible during our time here. Madagascar’s size and millions of years of isolation have led to a remarkable selection of utterly unique and often spectacular fauna and flora. We will explore a number of this island’s most awe-inspiring habitats – from the bird-rich sites of the eastern rainforest zone and the astonishing Spiny Desert around Ifaty to the deciduous woodlands of the north-west and everything Tolkienesque in between – as we search for our quarry.
Equally as (if not more) awe-inspiring than the habitats is this island’s avifauna, whose presence in the flesh make superlatives seem inadequate, and we hope to see representatives of all of Madagascar’s endemic bird families during our time here: ground rollers; Cuckoo Roller; mesites; Malagasy warblers and vangas! Other than endemic families, we also stand a chance to see Madagascar Fish Eagle, Madagascar Sacred Ibis, Red-breasted Coua, Yellow-bellied Sunbird-Asity, Benson’s Rock Thrush and Appert’s Tetraka.
Besides the birds, we experience up to 27 lemur species (including the regal Indri and world-famous dancing Sifakas), other mammals from civets to strange tenrecs (the planet’s most primitive mammals), dozens of species of chameleons, cryptic leaf-tailed geckos and other bizarre reptiles and amphibians, and even some of the world’s most outlandish insects (such as the celebrated Giraffe-necked Weevil)!
Join us for a truly comprehensive birding and wildlife tour of this otherworldly land!
Subdesert, Brown & White-breasted Mesite, Cuckoo Roller, Long-tailed Ground Roller, Blue & Red-breasted Coua, Schlegel’s & Velvet Asity, Nuthatch & Sickle-billed Vanga, Yellow-bellied Sunbird-Asity, Forest Rock Thrush, Appert’s Tetraka, Madagascar Plover, Thamnornis, Madagascar & Madagascar Sacred Ibis, Madagascar Fish Eagle, Henst's Goshawk, Bernier’s Teal , Madagascar Wood Rail, Brown Emutail
Indri, Ring-tailed Lemur, Diademed & Verreaux’s Sifaka, Golden & Greater Bamboo Lemur, Golden-brown Mouse Lemur, Hubbard's Sportive Lemur, Fosa
rainforest, riparian forest, deciduous woodland, spiny desert, mudflats, wetlands
warm to very hot, cooler evenings in highlands, some rainfall possible
8 with 1 Rockjumper leader & local leader
moderate to brisk
basic but comfortable hotels and lodges
mostly unchallenging but several difficult rainforest skulkers
190 - 200
spiny forest, Berenty, strange herps & insects, coral reefs, shopping, culture
incredible
David is a terrific guide - very friendly and lovely to travel with.
Recently back at home from our fantastic tour in Madagascar, I wanted to offer thanks to all for the excellent times we enjoyed. For us, the exuberant and superbly-skilled leadership of Rich Lindie was a delight and gave us such a greater measure of understanding to the natural wonders as well as a bit of the cultural aspects of the unique island. We had a great time, and we certainly saw a tremendous variety of the birds, mammals, and many other creatures as well as strange and wonderful plant life of the "Eighth Continent". Thanks to Cuan and all the staff for assisting in the planning stages. Above all, however, thanks to Rich for giving his all to ensure a successful and thoroughly delightful tour.... From start to finish, a most memorable trip, and our highest recommendation to Rockjumper for the entire experience.
Another excellent Rockjumper trip. David did a good job meeting our needs through the whole trip.
Our guide, Adam Walleyn, was exceptional. His knowledge and enthusiasm is unparalleled.
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.
29 Sep 2023 - 20 Oct 2023 (22 days)
USD10,395 - No Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Michael Meidlinger
Tour price (Per person): USD10,395 * GBP8,561 * EUR9,842 * AUD16,288
Single Supplement: USD1,370 * GBP1,128 * EUR1,297 * AUD2,147
Flight costs: USD1,450 * GBP1,194 * EUR1,373 * AUD2,272
21 Oct 2023 - 11 Nov 2023 (22 days)
USD10,395 - No Spaces Available
Tour Leader: André Bernon
Tour price (Per person): USD10,395 * GBP8,561 * EUR9,842 * AUD16,288
Single Supplement: USD1,370 * GBP1,128 * EUR1,297 * AUD2,147
Flight costs: USD1,450 * GBP1,194 * EUR1,373 * AUD2,272
Tour Leader: André Bernon
Tour price (Per person): USD10,495 * GBP8,644 * EUR9,936 * AUD16,445
Single Supplement: USD1,380 * GBP1,137 * EUR1,307 * AUD2,162
Flight costs: USD1,430 * GBP1,178 * EUR1,354 * AUD2,241
Tour Leader: Gregory de Klerk
Tour price (Per person): USD10,495 * GBP8,644 * EUR9,936 * AUD16,445
Single Supplement: USD1,380 * GBP1,137 * EUR1,307 * AUD2,162
Flight costs: USD1,430 * GBP1,178 * EUR1,354 * AUD2,241
20 Oct 2024 - 10 Nov 2024 (22 days)
USD10,495 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Gregory de Klerk
Tour price (Per person): USD10,495 * GBP8,644 * EUR9,936 * AUD16,445
Single Supplement: USD1,380 * GBP1,137 * EUR1,307 * AUD2,162
Flight costs: USD1,430 * GBP1,178 * EUR1,354 * AUD2,241
Tour Leader: Lev Frid
Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated and dates may change*
Tour price (Per person): USD11,000 * GBP9,060 * EUR10,415 * AUD17,236
Tour Leader: Stuart Elsom
Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated and dates may change*
Tour price (Per person): USD11,000 * GBP9,060 * EUR10,415 * AUD17,236
Sign up now and get the best deals straight in your inbox!
1-888-990-5552
info@rockjumper.com
