08 Nov 2027 - 19 Nov 2027 (12 days)
USD7,350 SPACES AVAILABLE
Tour Price (Per person): USD7,350 (GBP5,597 * AUD10,695)
Single Supplement: USD990 (GBP754 * AUD1,441)
Flight costs: USD1,680 (GBP1,279 * AUD2,445)
Pricing notes : *prices are estimated and dates may change*
Join us on a 12-day adventure in Madagascar this November, exploring the unique wildlife and diverse landscapes of this magical island. Begin your journey in Antananarivo before flying to the deciduous forests of Ankarafantsika National Park, home to a rich array of endemic birds, reptiles, and lemurs. Continue to the renowned Berenty Reserve, famous for its close encounters with Ring-tailed Lemurs and Verreaux’s Sifakas. Travel to the lush rainforests of Andasibe-Mantadia National Park, where you’ll witness the haunting calls of Indris and search for the elusive Diademed Sifaka and Black-and-white Ruffed Lemur. Enjoy night walks to spot nocturnal creatures and marvel at the island's unique flora and fauna, including chameleons, geckos, and rare birds. This tour offers an immersive experience of Madagascar’s unparalleled biodiversity and stunning natural beauty.
Pitta-like Ground Roller, Cuckoo Roller, Blue and Giant Coua, White-breasted Mesite, Schlegel’s Asity, White-browed Hawk-Owl, Madagascar Sandgrouse, Humblot’s Heron, Madagascar Jacana.
Indri, Black-and-white Ruffed Lemur, Diademed, Coquerel’s and Verreaux’s Sifaka, Ring-tailed and Mongoose Lemur, Western Avahi (Woolly Lemur), Fat-tailed Dwarf Lemur, Golden-brown Mouse Lemur, Furry-eared Dwarf Lemur, Goodman’s Mouse Lemur, Madagascar Flying Fox, Lowland Streaked Tenrec.
Explore diverse habitats including the deciduous forests of Ampijoroa, the spiny forests of Berenty, the coastal ecosystems of Fort Dauphin, and the lush rainforests of Perinet and Mantadia National Parks.
Experience a tropical climate with warm temperatures and occasional rain, varying from the dry regions of Berenty to the humid rainforests of Perinet and Mantadia.
8 and 1 Rockjumper Leader
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.
The tour maintains a moderate pace, with a mix of guided walks, wildlife spotting, and time for relaxation.
Stay in comfortable lodges and hotels close to key wildlife areas.
Numerous and varied reptiles, amphibians and insects, shopping and culture
Capture stunning images of rare lemurs, vibrant birds, unique reptiles, and beautiful landscapes throughout the tour.
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.
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!
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!
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.
David Hoddinott is the best!! He is tenacious about getting all participants on all birds!
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