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Birdwatching tours in Madagascar

Compare 7 guided birding tours in Madagascar from 3 organisers. Each listing shows its route, format, target species and pricing status; inquiries go through BirdWatch.

7 available Madagascar tours 5-day trips to 29-day itineraries Inquiry through BirdWatch

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How to choose a Madagascar birding tour

BirdWatch lists 7 guided birdwatching tours in Madagascar, run by 3 organisers. Of the 7 listings, 7 are scheduled group departures.

Trips run from 5-day trips to 29-day itineraries. 6 of them publish a starting price; the rest confirm their price when you inquire.

Birds named on these tours

Species to look for in Madagascar

The species most often listed as targets across the 7 published tours. Each profile shows every tour where the bird is a target.

View all 19 species named on Madagascar tours

Where tours start

Starting points in Madagascar

Antananarivo 7

Who runs them

Organisers with Madagascar tours

Exotic Birding 4 tours
Tanalahorizon 2 tours
Rene Rossouw 1 tour

Where the tours run

Madagascar on the map

4 tours are placed in Madagascar. Select a marker to open the tour.

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Featured Madagascar birdwatching tours

Start with these listings, then open the tour page for the exact route, inclusions, pricing status and current availability.

Madagascar Birding tour with Nature Travel Birding

Madagascar is one of the world’s most extraordinary birding destinations, home to six endemic bird families, more than 130 endemic and near-endemic birds, and wildlife found nowhere else on Earth. Explore rainforests, wetlands and the island’s iconic spiny forests while searching for its remarkable biodiversity. Combined with exceptional mammals, reptiles, orchids, spectacular scenery and pristine beaches, this is a truly exclusive wildlife journey unlike any other.

Madagascar Antananarivo
14 days

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Madagascar Endemic Birds: Southwest to Eastern Rainforest

A 21-day, four-guest bird photography journey through Ifaty’s spiny forest, Nosy Ve, Zombitse, Ranomafana and the rainforests around Andasibe.

Madagascar Antananarivo
21 days

FromEUR 4,250 View tour

Madagascar Birds & Lemurs Photography Journey

A 19-day photography circuit from western Madagascar’s baobabs and Kirindy dry forest to Andasibe rainforest and Akanin’ny Nofy, with a maximum of four guests.

Madagascar Antananarivo
19 days

FromEUR 4,250 View tour

Small-Group Madagascar Berenty Pre-Tour

A small-group five-day Madagascar pre-tour to Fort Dauphin, Andohahela and Berenty, focused on Red-tailed Newtonia, owls and lemurs.

Madagascar Antananarivo
5 days

FromEUR 1,900 View tour

Small-Group Madagascar Extended Birding Tour

A demanding 29-day small-group circuit through Madagascar's southwest, northern reserves and eastern rainforests, with an estimated 175-200 bird species.

Madagascar Antananarivo
29 days

FromEUR 9,700 View tour

Small-Group Madagascar Standard Birding Tour

A small-group 22-day Madagascar route linking the southwest, Ranomafana, Ankarafantsika, Mahajanga and Andasibe, estimated at 160-190 bird species.

Madagascar Antananarivo
22 days

FromEUR 7,650 View tour

Small-Group Madagascar Basic Birding Tour

A small-group 17-day Madagascar circuit through the arid southwest, Ranomafana rainforest and Andasibe reserves, estimated at 130-150 bird species.

Madagascar Antananarivo
17 days

FromEUR 6,600 View tour

Planning questions

Madagascar birdwatching tour FAQ

How many birdwatching tours are there in Madagascar?

BirdWatch currently lists 7 published tours in Madagascar from 3 organisers. New listings appear as partner organisers add them.

How long are Madagascar birding tours?

Listed trips run from 5 to 29 days. 7 are multi-day itineraries.

Which birds are listed as targets on Madagascar tours?

Across the current listings the species named most often are Blue Coua, Crested Coua, Giant Coua, Helmet Vanga and Pitta-like Ground Roller. Each tour page lists its own targets.

Are bird sightings guaranteed?

No wildlife sighting can be guaranteed. Guides plan around the route, habitat, current conditions and guest priorities described on each tour page.

How do I confirm price and availability?

Use the BirdWatch inquiry form on the tour page. Many Madagascar listings confirm their price in reply to an inquiry rather than publishing a fixed rate.