MADAGASCAR FOSSA EXTENSION
NOV. 4TH-7TH, 2026
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This unique tour extension is crafted for wildlife photographers eager to capture one of Madagascar’s most elusive and fascinating predators—the Fossa. Traveling to the dry deciduous forests of Kirindy, we’ll focus our efforts during the peak of the Fossa’s mating season, when these rare carnivores are most active and visible. With the guidance of expert local trackers, you’ll have an exceptional chance to photograph these agile, cat-like hunters in their natural habitat.
Along the way, we’ll make a special stop to photograph the breathtaking Avenue of the Baobabs—a world-renowned landscape of towering, ancient trees that offers unforgettable golden-hour compositions. This iconic scene, paired with the thrill of tracking Fossas, makes for a powerful combination of Madagascar’s wildlife and scenery at its most photogenic.
This extension offers rare wildlife encounters, spectacular landscapes, and a truly immersive photographic adventure.
Tour Leader: Karine Aigner
See the main Madagascar Tour here
6 Participants
$3,500
Single Supplement: $400*
Payment Schedule: June 2026
*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.
NOV. 4TH-7TH, 2026
DAY 14 (Nov. 4)– ANTANANARIVO – MORONDAVA – KIRINDY
After breakfast at your hotel, transfer to the airport for your domestic flight to Morondava. Upon arrival, begin your scenic drive (approx. 2.5 hrs) to Kirindy Forest Reserve, passing through the world-famous Avenue of the Baobabs.
Photo stops along the way are encouraged.
In the evening, enjoy a guided night walk in Kirindy to search for nocturnal wildlife like the mouse lemur (the world’s smallest primate), sleeping chameleons, and the Madagascar giant jumping rat.
Overnight: Le Relais du Kirindy or similar
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
DAY 15 (Nov. 5th) – KIRINDY RESERVE (DAYTIME HIKE)
After breakfast, head into the Kirindy Dry Forest for a guided nature walk (1.5 to 3 hours) on flat terrain.
The forest is rich with diurnal lemurs, snakes, fossas (Madagascar’s top predator), birds, and iguanas.
Overnight: Le Relais du Kirindy or similar
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
DAY 16 (Nov. 6th) – KIRINDY – MORONDAVA (SUNSET AT BAOBAB AVENUE)
Enjoy another guided visit to the Kirindy Reserve to search specifically for the elusive fossa.
Later, visit the legendary “Baobabs in Love” and end the day with a sunset session at Avenue of the Baobabs, one of the most iconic landscapes in Africa.
Overnight: Sun Beach Hotel or similar (Morondava)
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
DAY 17 (Nov. 7th) – MORONDAVA – ANTANANARIVO
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your return flight to Antananarivo.
Upon arrival, meet your local guide and transfer to your hotel.
Overnight: Palissandre Hotel or similar
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
DAY 18 (Nov. 8th) – ANTANANARIVO ➝ INTERNATIONAL DEPARTURE
Enjoy a free morning at leisure to shop or relax.
In the afternoon, transfer to the airport for your onward international flight.
Meal: Breakfast
- Domestic airport transfers
- Domestic flight Antananarivo – Morondava – Antananarivo
- 4WD transport (Morondava to Kirindy) with driver
- Accommodations
- Meals through breakfast on the last day
- Park/reserve entry fees
- Guided visits in all reserves
- Professional English-speaking guide
- International flights
- Visa fee
- Alcoholic beverages and bottled drinks
- Personal expenses (souvenirs, laundry, etc.)
- Travel insurance
Easy to moderate. There will be walks through the forests, mostly on flat surfaces.