Madagascar Wildlife & Rainforest Photography Tour
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Madagascar Wildlife & Rainforest - 4th - 19th Nov 2028 - Was: £8749 Now: £8249 - Single occupancy
No payment is taken at enquiry stage. We confirm availability first, then send booking forms and deposit payment details. Please read our booking conditions and financial protection information before paying a deposit.
Madagascar is unlike anywhere else. Isolated for millions of years, it has evolved a wildlife community found nowhere else on Earth – lemurs, chameleons, vangas & a host of extraordinary reptiles & amphibians. This itinerary has been designed to move through the island’s key habitats, from the dry forests of the west to the dense rainforests of the east, giving you access to a remarkable range of species & photographic opportunities.
We begin in Kirindy, one of the best locations to photograph Madagascar’s top predator – the fossa – alongside sifakas, mouse lemurs & a variety of nocturnal species. From here, the journey transitions east into Andasibe & Maromizaha, where rainforest specialists take over: indri calling through the canopy, diademed sifaka moving through filtered light, & a rich supporting cast of birds, reptiles & amphibians.
The second half of the trip pushes further into remote Madagascar, flying north to Maroantsetra & continuing by boat into Nosy Mangabe & Masoala National Park. These are among the most biodiverse regions in the country, where red ruffed lemurs, aye-aye & a wide range of chameleons & leaf-tailed geckos can be photographed. Time here is deliberately unhurried, allowing for repeated sessions & a focus on behaviour as much as portraiture.
Throughout, the itinerary balances structured guiding with flexibility. Daytime hikes are complemented by regular night walks, giving access to Madagascar’s exceptional nocturnal wildlife. The result is a trip that isn’t just about seeing species – it’s about returning with a genuinely varied & high-quality body of work.
This trip is one of our wildlife photography holidays in Madagascar & part of our programme of African wildlife photography holidays.
The following is the proposed itinerary for this photography holiday, it should be considered provisional & subject to change.
- Day 1 - Fly to Morondava, drive to Kirindy, evening forest walk - transfer to Kirindy - overnight Kirindy Ecolodge
- Day 2 - Morning & afternoon forest walks, night walk - overnight Kirindy Ecolodge
- Day 3 - Morning Kirindy visit, Akiba Reserve, Baobabs at sunset - transfer to Morondava - overnight Select Hotel
- Day 4 - Sunrise Baobabs, fly to Antananarivo, drive to Andasibe - transfer to Andasibe - overnight Feon'ny Ala
- Day 5 - Full-day Analamazaotra hike, night walk Mitsinjo - overnight Feon'ny Ala
- Day 6 - Maromizaha Reserve hike, return to Antananarivo - transfer to Antananarivo - overnight Au Mirandava
- Day 7 - Fly to Maroantsetra - transfer to Maroantsetra - overnight Manga Beach
- Day 8 - Boat to Nosy Mangabe, afternoon & night walk - transfer to Nosy Mangabe - overnight Camp Nosy Mangabe
- Day 9 - Forest walks throughout the day - overnight Camp Nosy Mangabe
- Day 10 - Boat to Masoala, afternoon & night coastal walk - transfer to Masoala - overnight Dounia Forest Lodge
- Day 11 - Full-day Masoala hike, night walk - overnight Dounia Forest Lodge
- Day 12 - Full-day Masoala hike, night walk - overnight Dounia Forest Lodge
- Day 13 - Boat to Maroantsetra, photograph tomato frogs - transfer to Maroantsetra - overnight Manga Beach
- Day 14 - Fly to Antananarivo - transfer to Antananarivo - overnight Au Mirandava
- Day 15 - Transfer to airport, departure - transfer to Airport
We have taken care to refine the itinerary for this wildlife photography holiday; as such, we consider the following to be amongst the highlights of this tour.
- Photograph indri & diademed sifaka in the rainforests of Andasibe
- Capture fossa & nocturnal mammals in Kirindy Forest
- Work with red ruffed lemurs in the biodiverse Masoala National Park
- Dedicated night walks for aye-aye, mouse lemurs & leaf-tailed geckos
- Access remote Nosy Mangabe by boat for immersive rainforest photography
- Combine dry forest, primary rainforest & coastal habitats in one itinerary
- Strong reptile & amphibian opportunities including chameleons & tomato frogs
- Sunrise & sunset photography at the iconic Avenue of the Baobabs
- Small group approach with time to repeat & refine compositions
- A genuinely varied portfolio opportunity across mammals, birds & herps
What Do You Need To Bring With You?
The items listed below are intended as guidance rather than requirements. They outline optional & recommended clothing & camera equipment to help you prepare for the conditions & photographic opportunities you may encounter.
Clothing suggestions for the conditions expected.
Suggested camera equipment for the opportunities expected.
What's Included & What's Not Included On The Madagascar Wildlife & Rainforest Photography Holiday
Before booking the Madagascar Wildlife & Rainforest Photography Holiday, we recommend reviewing what is included in the trip price, along with any items that are not. This helps ensure you have a clear understanding of what is covered, allowing you to focus fully on the photographic experience.
Most services & experiences are included in the trip price.
Some items & services are not included in the trip price.
Travel Insurance – it is a requirement when booking on any wildlife photography holiday scheduled by NaturesLens that you have adequate travel insurance, we suggest a policy from TrailFinders or Campbell Irvine.
NaturesLens photography holidays do not include flights unless it is explicitly stated on the event page. When it is time to book your flights, we will send you the details in plenty of time to allow for bookings at the best available price.
The photography holiday itinerary is subject to change & is to be considered provisional.
NaturesLens photography holidays require a minimum number of participants in order to be viable. If this minimum number is not met, the photography holiday may not go ahead.
In the event that the minimum number for a photography holiday to go ahead is not reached, NaturesLens reserves the right to cancel any given photography holiday. In that event 100% of monies received will be returned. However, NaturesLens is not responsible for expenses incurred by its customers.
Not all mentioned wildlife can be observed & photographed at all times of the year, thus some activities may be considered seasonal & not available.
Please note the cuisine on many of the NaturesLens photography holidays is authentic & typical of the region in which you are travelling. International or western cuisine is often NOT available. If you have any concerns over the food arrangements or have any special dietary requirements, please contact us prior to making a booking.
All personal luggage are the responsibility of the owner & we request that photography holiday participants limit their luggage to the equivalent of one suitcase, one flight bag, one camera bag & tripod. We do not wish to appear dictatorial in this matter & the request is made to ensure space & comfort for everyone in our vehicles.
NaturesLens & its agents act only as agents for the passenger in all matters relating to travel arrangements, & as such, do not assume responsibility for injury, accident, damage, loss, delay or irregularity which may occur via defect of transportation or any other cause.
NaturesLens reserves the right to substitute hotels, & other previously outlined arrangements as necessary, to either improve or equal the travel experience.
NaturesLens reserves the right to pass on to photography holiday participants any additional & unplanned expenditure incurred during a photography holiday, via events beyond the control of NaturesLens. NaturesLens reserves the right to accept or decline any person as a member of any photography holiday.
Payment of a deposit by photography holiday participants or their representative constitutes their acceptance of all conditions contained herein.
All bookings are made subject to our terms & conditions.
Madagascar is unlike anywhere else. Isolated for millions of years, it has evolved a wildlife community found nowhere else on Earth – lemurs, chameleons, vangas & a host of extraordinary reptiles & amphibians.
Frequently Asked Questions
We’ve compiled answers to the questions we are most commonly asked about this photography tour, covering everything from accommodation, transport & group size through to photography opportunities, fitness requirements & what to expect in the field. If you can’t find the information you’re looking for, please don’t hesitate to contact us – we’re always happy to discuss any aspect of the trip before you book.