Ranomafana is situated on the eastern slope of Madagascar’s mountainous backbone and spans a wide range of elevations and forest types. Our short extension to gives us the opportunity to find several rare and localised mammals such as Golden Bamboo Lemur and Milne-Edwards’s Sifaka. This is an excellent site for the attractive Pitta-like Ground Roller, as well as offering us further chances for a good proportion of endemics, including the uncommon Pollen’s Vanga and Brown Mesite. Night walks also offer the opportunity to see colorful chameleons and strange leaf-tailed geckos.
Pitta-like & Rufous-headed Ground Rollers; Brown Mesite; Wedge-tailed Jery; Pollen’s, Tylas & Crossley’s Vangas; Madagascar Starling; Forest Fody; White-throated Oxylabes; Velvet Asity; Spectacled Tetraka; Madagascar Wood Rail; Nelicourvi Weaver; Yellow-bellied Sunbird-Asity; Grey-crowned Tetraka; Forest Rock Thrush; Madagascar Yellowbrow; Red-fronted Coua; Brown & Grey Emutails; Rand’s & Cryptic Warblers; Blue Coua; Madagascar Rail; Madagascar Snipe.
Golden Bamboo, Greater Grey Bamboo & Eastern Grey Bamboo Lemurs; Red-fronted Brown, Red-bellied & Small-toothed Sportive Lemurs; Milne-Edwards’s Sifaka; Common & Lowland Streaked Tenrecs; Ring-tailed Mongoose.
rainforest, highland marsh
warm to very hot, cooler evenings in highlands, some rainfall possible
8 with 1 Rockjumper leader & local leader
moderate to brisk. The drive from Antananarivo to Ranomafana National Park takes an entire day in either direction.
basic but comfortable hotels and lodges
mostly unchallenging but several difficult rainforest skulkers
incredible
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!
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.
Honestly, I didn't know what to expect since this was my first birding specific trip, and it exceeded my expectations. Seeing all the endemic birds, mammals and reptiles was a once in a lifetime experience I will always remember. Adam Walleyn is a great guide who is extremely knowledgeable about most things "Madagascar." And he has balanced the skills of keeping us all on track and being fun to hang around with - so many interesting stories about his travels.
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.
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.
15 Oct 2024 - 19 Oct 2024 (5 days)
USD1,995 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Gregory de Klerk
Tour price (Per person): USD1,995 * GBP1,590 * EUR1,862 * AUD3,042
Single Supplement: USD200 * GBP159 * EUR187 * AUD305
06 Nov 2024 - 10 Nov 2024 (5 days)
USD1,995 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Gregory de Klerk
Tour price (Per person): USD1,995 * GBP1,590 * EUR1,862 * AUD3,042
Single Supplement: USD200 * GBP159 * EUR187 * AUD305
29 Oct 2025 - 02 Nov 2025 (5 days)
USD2,395 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Lev Frid
Pricing notes : Charter flight prices are dependent on number of guests booked on the tour.
Tour price (Per person): USD2,395 * GBP1,909 * EUR2,236 * AUD3,652
Single Supplement: USD250 * GBP199 * EUR233 * AUD381
Flight costs: USD1,300 * GBP1,036 * EUR1,213 * AUD1,982
04 Dec 2025 - 08 Dec 2025 (5 days)
USD2,395 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Stuart Elsom
Pricing notes : Charter flight prices are dependent on number of guests booked on the tour.
Tour price (Per person): USD2,395 * GBP1,909 * EUR2,236 * AUD3,652
Single Supplement: USD250 * GBP199 * EUR233 * AUD381
Flight costs: USD1,300 * GBP1,036 * EUR1,213 * AUD1,982
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