MADAGASCAR
Birding the 8th Continent

MADAGASCAR: BIRDING the 8th CONTINENT

(14 days + 6 day extension)

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8 - 21 November, 2026

from $5,690

(max 10 travelers)

Often called the "8th continent" due to its size and exceptional fauna and flora, this island is a dream destination for birders and wildlife enthusiasts alike. Home to an astonishing level of endemism: 90% of Madagascar’s species are found nowhere else on Earth. From the
haunting calls of the Indri echoing through ancient rainforests, to the dazzling sight of
endemic birds like the strikingly colorful Schlegel’s Asity and the elusive Long-tailed
Ground-Roller; everywhere you turn unique plants, birds, and other wildlife await.​

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Tour Highlights:

• Visit world renowned reserves like Ranomafana and Andasibe-Mantadia National Parks

• Seek out all 5 Madagascar unique endemic bird families, including Mesites, Cuckoo-Rollers, Ground-Rollers, Asities, and Malagasy Warblers

• Learn how local non-profit organizations are working to conserve stunning Golden Mantella frogs and managing wildlife through protecting globally important habitat

• Look for Indri, Ring-tailed, and Sifaka Lemurs, chameleons, and butterflies

• Extend your trip with a 6-day tour to find Sickle-billed Vanga, Schlegel's Asity, Madagascar Fish-Eagle, Coquerel's Sifaka, and Mouse Lemurs

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This living laboratory of evolution is unlike anywhere else in the World. The island contains approximately 120 endemic bird species including the Critically Endangered Madagascar Fish-Eagle, extraordinary Blue Coua, and is home to more than 100 types of lemur, from the tiny Mouse Lemur to the dancing Sifaka. The reptiles and amphibians won't disappoint either; think electric-green geckos, rainbow-colored chameleons, and brilliantly-patterned frogs. You'll walk through dense rainforests and explore Baobab-studded landscapes. Every region offers uniquely different wildlife, making the island feel like multiple countries in one.

 

Eco-tourism is one of the most sustainable ways to preserve Madagascar’s rare habitats and visiting responsibly with Alight Tours supports local conservation efforts, helps fund national parks, and empowers local communities. If you’re a birder, nature lover, or wildlife enthusiast, Madagascar offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience nature in its raw, unique, and astonishing form.

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Join us on this adventure to Madagascar!

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Baobabs © Rod Waddington

Adansonia sp. ~ Eight species, 6 endemic to Madagascar ~ Three sp. threatened with extinction

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