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Madagascar - Remote Northern Endemics

© Madagascan Pochard by Reece Dodd
Madagascar - Remote Northern Endemics 2027

09 Nov 2027 - 20 Nov 2027 (12 days)

USD6,250 SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: David Hoddinott

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Tour Price (Per person): USD6,250 (GBP4,784 * AUD9,273)

Single Supplement: USD360 (GBP276 * AUD534)

Flight costs: USD610 (GBP467 * AUD905)

This tour pairs with: Comoros & Mayotte 2027

Madagascar - Remote Northern Endemics 2028

15 Oct 2028 - 26 Oct 2028 (12 days)

USD6,400 SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: André Bernon

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Tour Price (Per person): USD6,400 (GBP4,899 * AUD9,496)

Single Supplement: USD396 (GBP303 * AUD588)

Flight costs: USD671 (GBP514 * AUD996)

This tour pairs with: Comoros & Mayotte 2028

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

Madagascar - Remote Northern Endemics 2029

14 Oct 2029 - 25 Oct 2029 (12 days)

USD6,800 SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: Reece Dodd

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Tour Price (Per person): USD6,800 (GBP5,205 * AUD10,089)

Single Supplement: USD436 (GBP334 * AUD647)

Flight costs: USD738 (GBP565 * AUD1,095)

This tour pairs with: Comoros & Mayotte 2029

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

This tour of remote northern Madagascar is dedicated to finding several rarely encountered endemics. We’ll start birding in the dry deciduous forests of the Ampijoroa Forest Station located in the Ankarafantsika Reserve for the highly localised Van Dam’s Vanga, White-breasted Mesite and Schlegel’s Asity. Then it is off am an adventure to reach the remote Lac Matsaborimena, which will be the undoubted highlight of the trip as we search for Madagascan Pochard, the critically endangered Slender-billed Flufftail, declining Malagasy Harrier and rare Red Owl.

Top Birds

Madagascan Pochard; Bernier's Teal; Meller’s Duck; Van Dam's, Hook-billed, Blue, Tylas & Pollen’ Vangas; White-breasted Mesite; Schlegel’s Asity; Slender-billed Flufftail; Malagasy Harrier; Red, Madagascan & Rainforest Scop Owls; Broad-billed Roller; Lesser Vasa Parrot; Red-capped & Coquerel’s Couas; Sickle-billed & Madagascar Blue Vangas; Madagascar Serpent Eagle; Madagascan Ibis; Madagascan Wood Rail; Madagascan Pygmy Kingfisher; Pitta-like Ground Roller; Forest Rock Thrush; Rand’s Warbler; Grey Emutail; Madagascan Snipe; Forest Fody; Madagascan Buttonquail; Madagascan Lark; Madagascan Nightjar.

Top Mammals

Coquerel’s Sifaka; Common Brown, Mongoose, Milne-Edward’s Sportive, Fat-tailed Dwarf, Golden-brown Mouse (rare), Western Grey Bamboo & Grey Mouse Lemurs; Sambirano & Western Avahis;

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

DIFFICULT: This is a high-intensity “mega” tour designed for passionate listers and serious birders who enjoy a fast-paced schedule. Due to its demanding nature, it’s not recommended for avid photographers, inexperienced birders, or anyone with mobility or health limitations.

Demanding & tiring. Designed for the dedicated lister & serious birder. Not suitable for inexperienced travellers, dedicated or avid photographers; inexperienced birders; or anyone with mobility or health challenges.

Accommodation

Generally comfortable standard of hotels & resorts in main cities. Otherwise basic dome tents at Bemanevika.

Ease of Birding

Moderate to difficult. Many low-density targets that may require repeat attempts.

Photographic Opportunities

Good to very good, opportunities are limited due to time.

What our clients say about us

Adam Walleyn
GB & DB, Madagascar 2017

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

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!

Robert Williams
TJ & AJ, Madagascar 2018

Our leader, Rob Williams, was extremely knowledgeable, had a good sense of humour and was keen to see as many species as possible. He helped group members locate more difficult species.

Adam Walleyn
PF & BF, Madagascar 2017

This was our first tour with Rockjumper and it was absolutely fabulous. Adam Walleyn is by far the best bird guide we have ever had the privilege of working with. His combined qualities as the overall tour leader in terms of personality, ability to deal with whatever got thrown at him and interactive skills were all great. He was very good at keeping us informed of what was planned and was happening next. He was very good at imposing a gentle but essential discipline on the group - rotation in the procession, rotation of positions in the buses, ensuring that everyone got to see the bird - all made for a really good functionality in the group. His sharpness in the field, knowledge of bird calls and bird identification were simply remarkable.

Adam Walleyn
KO & MD, Madagascar 2018

Adam Walleyn was amazing, and we will definitely be looking into arranging a private Rockjumper tour with him in the future. Not only did he have extensive knowledge of the birds, but also the other flora and fauna, as well as some of the historical aspects of Madagascar.

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