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Madagascar - Remote Northern Endemics

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Madagascar - Remote Northern Endemics - Marven 2025

22 Oct 2025 - 01 Nov 2025 (11 days)

USD4,950 - Spaces Available

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Tour Leader: Nigel Redman

Pricing notes : The pricing structure is based on a minimum of 7 guests. Refer to the itinerary outline for smaller group sizes.

Tour price (Per person): USD4,950 * GBP3,954 * EUR4,758 * AUD7,618

Single Supplement: USD350 * GBP280 * EUR336 * AUD539

Can be linked with:

Flight costs (Linked Tour): USD572 * GBP457 * EUR550 * AUD880

Madagascar - Remote Northern Endemics 2026

09 Nov 2026 - 20 Nov 2026 (12 days)

USD5,900 - Spaces Available

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Tour Leader: Julian Parsons

Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated and dates may change*

Tour price (Per person): USD5,900 * GBP4,713 * EUR5,671 * AUD9,080

Can be linked with: Comoros & Mayotte 2026

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
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WARNING: This tour involves strenuous activities and is intended for experienced adventurers. If you prefer a more relaxed experience, please check out our [Explore Relaxed Tours]

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

David Hoddinott
HH, Madagascar

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!

Adam Walleyn
MF, Madagascar 2018

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
JV, Madagascar 2019

Another excellent Rockjumper trip. David did a good job meeting our needs through the whole trip.

Adam Walleyn
RV, Madagascar

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.

Gregory de Klerk
SC - Madagascar

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.

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