MADAGASCAR
OCT. 22ND - NOV. 4TH
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Embark on an unforgettable 14-day photography tour through Madagascar, a land of surreal beauty and astonishing biodiversity found nowhere else on Earth!
From the bustling capital of Antananarivo to the misty rainforests of Andasibe, you’ll have the chance to photograph an extraordinary array of endemic wildlife—like the hauntingly beautiful Indri lemur, colorful panther chameleons, and jewel-like frogs.
Nocturnal walks in the Mitsinjo Forest and boat excursions in Akanin’ny Nofy reveal the secret lives of creatures like the elusive Aye-Aye, while visits to reserves and lemur islands offer rare close-up encounters with species such as the diademed sifaka, black-and-white ruffed lemur, and the comically curious red-bellied lemur.
As you journey south through the island’s ever-changing landscapes, from the cool highlands of Antsirabe to the lush rainforests of Ranomafana and the dramatic sandstone canyons of Isalo, your lens will capture some of Madagascar’s most iconic species.
Trek through Ranomafana National Park to photograph golden bamboo lemurs and endemic birds like the Madagascar paradise flycatcher. In Anja Reserve, watch as ring-tailed lemurs leap across granite outcrops, and in the south, explore spiny forests dotted with towering baobabs and succulents that host rare reptiles and birds.
With expert guidance, breathtaking scenery, and wildlife found nowhere else, this tour offers a once-in-a-lifetime visual odyssey into the wild heart of Madagascar!
About your leader…
Karine Aigner is an award-winning visual journalist whose work focuses on the delicate relationship between nature and the human world. A self-taught photographer who spent almost a decade as a picture editor at National Geographic, Karine is only the 5th woman ever to win the prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year award–a testament to her unparalleled talent and dedication to her craft.
Aigner’s life reads like a set of novellas. Raised in Saudi Arabia, Karine motorcycled through Vietnam, circumnavigated the globe by ship, taught English in Taiwan, and then there was the time the hyena pups chewed her shoes (while on her feet!). On her first trip to Africa, she fell in love with a continent. From one chapter to the next, her adventures uncover her fervor to tell the stories of life through the lens of a camera; her passion became the stories of the animals: their relationships to humans, their relationships to their own world, and their existence in the space between the two.
As a conservation photographer, Karine’s work serves as a powerful conduit for change. Her images not only captivate audiences but also inspire action, igniting conversations about our collective responsibility to protect the planet. In addition to her photography, Karine is a passionate educator, sharing her expertise through workshops, tours, and speaking engagements around the globe. Karine is an associate fellow with the International League of Conservation Photographers (iLCP) and a member of Girls Who Click (a non-profit organization offering free photographic workshops to inspire teen girls that they too can have careers as a wildlife photographer). Karine’s work has graced the pages of National Geographic Magazine, the New York Times, Audubon Magazine, the Washington Post, WWF Magazine, The Nature Conservancy and numerous other esteemed publications. Aigner invites us to pause, reflect, and reevaluate our relationship with the planet we live on; her lens is not just a window into nature—it’s a call to action to pay attention to what we have to lose.
8 participants
$9,795
$900 single supplement*
Payment schedule: Jan. & June 2026
Custom payment plans are available upon request
*Most women travel alone on our tours, if you wish to have a roommate we will make every effort to pair you with someone. However, if there are no available participants to pair you with, the single supplement will apply.
OCT. 22ND – NOV. 4TH
DAY 1: Oct 22 – HOME ✈ ANTANANARIVO
Arrival in Madagascar
Meet and greet at Ivato International Airport. Private transfer to your hotel for a restful evening.
Overnight: Palissandre Hotel or similar
DAY 2: Oct 23 – ANTANANARIVO ➝ ANDASIBE
(140 km – Approx. 4-hour drive)
Scenic drive through rice paddies, waterfalls, and sparse forest zones. En route, stop at Marozevo Reptile Park to see a vivid collection of chameleons, butterflies, and frogs.
Evening: Nocturnal walk in the Mitsinjo forest – a chance to spot elusive night-active creatures.
Overnight: Vakona Forest Lodge or similar
DAY 3: Oct 24 – ANDASIBE EXPLORATION
Morning guided trek (approx. 3 hours) in Analamazaotra Reserve on the Indri 2 trail. Highlights include encounters with the iconic Indri lemurs, Diadem Sifakas, Bamboo Lemurs, and colorful birdlife.
Afternoon: Visit Vakona Lemur Island for up-close photo ops – lemurs may even jump on your shoulder!
Overnight: Vakona Forest Lodge or similar
DAY 4: Oct 25 – ANDASIBE ➝ MANAMBATO ➝ AKANIN’NY NOFY
(132 km – Approx. 4-hour drive + 2-hour boat ride)
Drive to Manambato, then enjoy a motorboat ride across Lake Ampitabe to “Akanin’ny Nofy” (Nest of Dreams).
Overnight: Palmarium Hotel or similar
DAY 5: Oct 26 – AKANIN’NY NOFY
Explore the lush Palmarium Private Reserve, home to a wide array of lemurs in their natural habitat. Gentle trails lead you through the pristine surroundings.
Night: Boat excursion to find the rare Aye-Aye Lemur with its signature long middle finger.
Overnight: Palmarium Hotel or similar
DAY 6: Oct 27 – AKANIN’NY NOFY ➝ ANTANANARIVO
Return by boat to Manambato, then drive back to the capital.
Overnight: Palissandre Hotel or similar
DAY 7: Oct 28 – ANTANANARIVO ➝ ANTSIRABE
Morning city tour of Antananarivo including Queen’s Palace.
Visit a private lemur reserve just outside the city – home to 9 species in a semi-natural environment (no feeding/petting allowed).
Drive to Antsirabe via the scenic highlands, passing through charming villages, granite outcrops, and artisanal shops.
Overnight: Arotel Hotel or similar
DAY 8: Oct 29 – ANTSIRABE ➝ RANOMAFANA
On the way to Ranomafana:
- Stop at Fatihita Bridge and hear its historic significance.
- In Ambositra, discover the intricate woodworks of the Zafimaniry tribe, plus the famous silk weavings of Soatanana.
Evening walk in Ranomafana for nocturnal wildlife like chameleons, mouse lemurs, and frogs.
Overnight: Thermal Hotel or similar
DAY 9: Oct 30 – RANOMAFANA NATIONAL PARK
Guided nature walk in the 41,600-hectare rainforest reserve to spot species like the Golden Bamboo Lemur, red-bellied lemurs, and rare endemic birds. The hike (3–4 hours) requires good fitness due to varied terrain.
Afternoon: Visit to the Valbio Research Center and nearby village.
Overnight: Thermal Hotel or similar
DAY 10: Oct 31 – RANOMAFANA ➝ ISALO
Drive to Ranohira, with highlights:
- Antemoro paper workshop (if open)
- Ambalavao’s Zebu market (if Wednesday/Thursday)
- Anja Reserve – a community-managed site home to numerous Catta lemurs
Continue via Ihosy and across the wide Horombe Plateau.
Overnight: Relais de la Reine Hotel or similar
DAY 11: Nov 1 – ISALO NATIONAL PARK
Morning hike (3–5 hours) in the Isalo Massif, featuring sandstone formations, gorges, endemic succulents, and lemurs.
Visit the Natural Swimming Pool for a refreshing dip (if accessible).
End the day with sunset views at the “Window of Isalo” – a perfect photo moment.
Optional: Visit the Geological Museum nearby.
Overnight: Relais de la Reine Hotel or similar
DAY 12: Nov 2 – ISALO ➝ TULEAR
Drive south through dramatic landscapes – baobabs, cactus forests, and Mahafaly tombs.
Stop at Zombitse-Vohibasia Reserve and visit the Antsokay Arboretum, a botanical gem with 1000+ plant species.
Overnight: Victory Hotel or similar
DAY 13: Nov 3 – TULEAR ✈ ANTANANARIVO
Domestic flight back to the capital. Airport pick-up and transfer to your hotel.
Overnight: Palissandre Hotel or similar
DAY 14: Nov 4 – ANTANANARIVO ✈ HOME
Transfer to the airport for your international departure.
OCT. 22ND – NOV. 4TH
Cancellations are only effective upon WIWP receiving a written cancellation notification, signed by the client. Deposits and payments are used to secure and pay for the client’s accommodations, transportation, guides, internal flights and all aspects of the client’s trip and are non-refundable.
We understand that conflicts arise, so if you need to cancel and if WIWP fills your spot at full price prior to the due date of the final payment, a refund, less a 20% administration fee and
less any non-refundable air tickets purchased, single supplement, etc. may be issued; however, there are no guarantees. We strongly recommend purchasing trip insurance, in most cases this will be your only opportunity to recoup non-refundable fees.
In the event a client fails to join a safari/tour/workshop, join it after departure or leave it prior to its completion, no tour fare refund will be made. Some airfare may be non-refundable and WIWP is not responsible for providing a refund for any penalties or non-refundable airfare. There will be no refunds from WIWP for any unused portions of the tour. The above policy applies to all travel arrangements made via WIWP.
CHANGE IN TOUR/WORKSHOP:
WIWP will make every attempt to operate a safari/tour/workshop once confirmed, but will reserve the right to cancel and/or change a trip at our sole, reasonable discretion at any time due to insufficient bookings, unsafe or undesirable travel conditions for the participants and/or reasons beyond its control, such as: strikes, wars, acts of God, acts of government, civil unrest or any other cause whatsoever, that may make operation of the tour impossible, illegal, or inadvisable.
In the event that WIWP changes or postpones the date(s) or itinerary of any safari/tour/workshop due to any reason set forth above, then no refund shall be due to the client.
In the event that WIWP cancels the tour, then all tour payments received from the client shall be refunded, and said refund will be the limit of WIWP’s liability. WIWP is not responsible for any expenses incurred by clients in preparing for the trip, including non-refundable or penalty-carrying airline tickets, special clothing, visa or passport fees, or other tour-related expenses.
- Airport transfers
- Domestic flight Tulear – Antananarivo
- All accommodations
- All meals
- Leadership from an award winning wildlife photographer
- Park and reserve entrance fees
- Expert, local guides (english speaking)
- Boat transfers as per itinerary
- Private transport (North & South)
- Pre-trip zoom meeting
- Camaraderie with like-minded women
- International flights
- Visa fee ($40 for up to 30 days)
- Trip insurance
- Optional excursions
- Alcoholic beverages
- Photographer fees in parks (tripod use may incur extra costs)
Easy-moderate. We will be transported in vehicles, however the parks in Madagascar allow for exiting the vehicle to take photos. There will be short hikes through forests to view and photograph wildlife.
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