DAY 1 - ANTANANARIVO

Arrival in the capital city of Madagascar after a long flight, depending on your point of origen. Night at Relais des Plateaux or similar hotel.

DAY 2 - FORT DAUPHIN

Morning flight to Fort Dauphin in the southeast corner of Madagascar. After arrival, birding the harbor area for ducks, gulls, shorebirds and possibly Humpback Whales, the latter usually present with calves in October. We may spend the afternoon visiting the Nahampoana Reserve near town, where six species of lemurs occur. These are the same species also present at Berenty. Birds that occur there include Madagascar Green-Pigeon, Madagascar Blue-Pigeon, Malagasy Kingfisher, Lesser Vasa Parrot, Tylas Vanga, Chabert Vanga, Hook-billed Vanga, and Malagasy Paradise-Flycatcher. Night at a hotel in Fort Dauphin.

DAY 3 - ANDOHAHELA NATIONAL PARK & TRANSFER

Early departure for Andohahela National Park, a unique mid-altitude rainforest and only site where it's reasonably possible to see the recently rediscovered Red-tailed Newtonia. Other birds possible there include Olive-capped Coua, Running Coua, Madagascar Cuckoo-Hawk, Archbold's Newtonia, Spectacled Tetraka, and several species of vangas. This park is also the only likely place to see the very range-restricted Red-collared Lemur. Also possible there is the rare Collared Brown Lemur. Afternoon continue on to Berenty Reserve. Some birding enroute may yield views of Namaqua Dove and Sakalava Weaver. After arrival, birding in the reserve. Night at Berenty Lodge.

DAY 4 - BERENTY RESERVE

All day birding Berenty Reserve. The major attraction is the lemurs. The diurnal Ring-tailed Lemurs are common and habituated to visitors. Another diurnal lemur is Verreaux's Sifaka. Nocturnal lemurs we hope to see are Red-collared Brown Lemur, White-footed Sportive Lemur, Gray Mouse Lemur, and Gray-brown Mouse Lemur. Notable birds in the reserve include Madagascar Green-Pigeon, Giant Coua, Red-capped Coua, Olive-capped Coua, Running Coua, Crested Coua, Madagascar Buttonquail, Humblot's Heron, Frances's Sparrowhawk, Madagascar Sparrowhawk, Banded Kestrel, Gray-headed Lovebird, Chabert Vanga, Hook-billed Vanga, Sickle-billed Vanga, and Gray Emutail. In addition to nocturnal lemurs, we hope to find Madagascar Scops-Owl and White-browed Owl. Night at Berenty Lodge.

DAY 5 - TRANSFER & ANTANANARIVO

Early birding in Berenty Reserve. After breakfast transfer to Fort Dauphin, a 3-4 hour drive. Afternoon flight to Antananarivo to join main tour.

 

 

ADDITIONAL INFO
(Not on Menu Above)

• Country Map
• Accommodations
• Photos from Past Tours
• Travel Information

BIRDING LOCALES

• Andohahela National Park
• Berenty Reserve
• Fort Dauphin