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Madagascar herping tour
Photograph the greatest percentage of Madagascar's 700+ species of amphibians and reptiles in the least amount of time. In two weeks, you will visit rainforests that house of a third of the herp species of the island. In the extension, you will visit the dry forest and get to know the baobabs, effectively doubling the number of species you see.
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$6,890.Antananarivo Anjozorobe Andasibe Palmarium 2019. 14 nights. 5–7 pax. $450 in single room. Extension: Ranomafana Ambalavao Isalo Ifaty +$6,590. 13 nights. $450 in single room. Tour leaders: Lucas Bustamante, Frank Pichardo Included: Package based on two people sharing a room. All meals and accommodation. All river and road transfers. Guides and tour leaders. Park entrance fees. Travel money safety insurance. Package based on...Package based on two people sharing a room. All meals and accommodation. All river and road transfers. Guides and tour leaders. Park entrance fees. Travel money safety insurance. Excluded: Additional nights due to flight cancellations. Alcoholic beverages, bottled water and snacks. Health insurance. International and domestic airfares. Laundry. Phone calls or messages. Photo equipment. Visa fees. Additional nights...Additional nights due to flight cancellations. Alcoholic beverages, bottled water and snacks. Health insurance. International and domestic airfares. Laundry. Phone calls or messages. Photo equipment. Visa fees. Important! Read the rules and recommendations. What to bring? Check out our suggested packing list. |
AnjozorobeAfter a welcome beer, an overnight stay at Antananarivo and a three-hour drive, you will arrive at Anjozorobe, one of the last high plateau forests in Madagascar. Top 5 species1. Globe-horned Chameleon |
AndasibeAfter a two-hour land transfer, you will arrive at the lush rainforests of Andasibe. In this locality, up to 100 species of amphibians and 30 species of snakes have been recorded. Top 5 species1. Mossy Leaf-tailed Gecko |
PalmariumA three-hour drive from Andasibe and a two-hour motorized canoe ride will take you to Palmarium, a herping paradise in the most relaxing shoreline atmosphere. Top 5 species1. Madagascar Leaf-nosed Snake |
RanomafanaIf you join the tour extension to the south of Madagascar, you will visit the world-renowned Ranomafana national park, home to more than 200 species of amphibians and reptiles. |
AmbalavaoAmbalavao is the first dry forest locality that you will visit. More specifically, you will visit the Anja Community Reserve, a 30 ha forested area and freshwater lake situated at the base a large cliff. |
IsaloA five-hour land transfer will take you to Isalo, a national park famous for its sandstone formations, deep canyons, dry forests and grassland. Top 5 species1. Painted Ground-Gecko |
IfatyAfter nearly a month of traveling in Madagascar, you will finally see the baobabs and relax at the beach side in Ifaty, a small touristy town close to the Reniala reserve and the turtle village. Top 5 species1. Standing's Day-Gecko |
I was able to see so many things, ranging from reptiles, to amphibians, to birds, to mammals (the different lemurs were amazing), to insects and different plants, including the baobab trees! Everything was wonderful! Our guides assisted me in seeing the different creatures, and when I wanted help, to photograph them. Our accommodations were very nice and comfortable. We visited both the eastern rainforests and the arid south/southwestern part of the country. It was a nice study in contrasts.
Mitchell and Connie Berk, United States
The universal fantasy of biologists all the world over is to witness the sheer brilliance of Madagascar's biodiversity. I can think of none other than Tropical Herping to take you on this adventure of a lifetime. Not only will they find you invisible and infinitesimal creatures, they will give you an unforgettably joyful experience and you will come home with a portfolio of fantastic images.
Celina Chien, China
Coming back home it is almost hard to believe that I really have taken these pictures myself. This is what travelling with TH makes it such a unique experience. Thank you, Lucas, Ale and the whole team for this unforgettable time spent together in Madagascar.
Ulrike Fischer, Switzerland
Why come with us?
1. We take you to the animals
2. We help you get the photo
3. We use the money to fund research
4. We use the money to save the Choco rainforest