Heaviest bird that ever existed, the Elephant bird (Aepyornis maximus) lived in Madagascar and may actually have survived until 300 years ago. To most of us, Madagascar is a place where evolution has run wild with five mammal families (including the lemurs) are endemic to this massive island, and half the world’s chameleons, weird and wonderful endemic plant families, and tons of other wildlife can be found here…. Madagascar has relatively few bird species (only about 265). But it holds more endemic genera (37) than any other African country and its 120 endemic species include 5 endemic families (including such exotic groups as vangas, ground rollers, cuckoo roller, couas, asities, and mesites) and 1 endemic subfamily. Another 25-odd species belong to interesting genera unique to the Western Indian Ocean islands. Madagascar is then one of those birding destinations where you simply cannot ignore the non-birding aspects.

For all the bird lovers, the best months to visit Madagascar are October and November. During this time, you will be able to see the different bird species in their natural habitats and also get to learn more about their characteristics.

In the winter months (May – mid August), the rainforests can be very quiet and many sought-after endemics extremely furtive. Also, in winter some of the more spectacular endemics like asities, will be out of their impressive breeding regalia. Because lodges and hotels are fairly small at most of the birding venues, it is sensible to plan your trip fairly long in advance, to avoid disappointment.

The birding trips that we take you on are always prepared in advance and at a slow pace so that you get to see the birds while taking your time and understand their ways. The different parks where the birding takes place always have local tour guides and we are working with all the best local guides of Madagascar.

On our Madagascar birding tours, we have a high success rate at finding all the avian targets, while also allowing adequate time for nature photography and viewing. We definitely stop to enjoy all the lemur species, tenrecs, reptiles and a plethora of chameleons along the way.

We will provide a package that fits your requirements with the best deal you can find.

There are a lot of tours out there; we are familiar with them, and we can evaluate which is the most suited you, your travel style, and your budget.

We know about when best to travel, when to avoid traveling and often the not so obvious things, such as peak wildlife activity times.

We are committed to providing you with the best available travel and most sustainable travel plans.it is a commitment of our company has made since our establishment.

Birding Madagascar, our world’s fourth-largest island, is quite simply, unique and some of the world’s most fascinating and endangered birds are endemic to Madagascar.