Madagascar, already the sound of this word promises unique experiences in an unknown and exotic world.
What could be more natural than to encounter them with the camera.
Discover with us fascinating animal species, breathtaking landscapes and a colorful culture, which exists nowhere else in the world a second time.
A photo trip to Madagascar is a dream, and with the right partners at your side, nothing has to stand in the way of its fulfillment.
The combination makes the difference: English-speaking tour guides with many years of Madagascar experience, who offer comfort and Safety and experienced nature photographers who have already had a wide variety of motifs from all over the world in front of the lens and are happy to share their skills and knowledge.
Throughout the trip, you will work with Pierre Koval to develop professional ways to achieve the optimal image through theory and practical workshops as well as numerous image discussions.
Workshop overview
Theory:
-Animal Photography
-Landscape Photography
Practice:
Pierre Koval, your photo mentor will clarify different approaches and in small groups techniques and working methods can be varied and analyzed in detail.
Being able to immerse yourself in the working methods of two different photographers on one photography trip is unique to Madagascar and allows you perfect opportunities.
Benefit from our experience, also gained as a biologist, in dealing with the unique Wildlife of Madagascar. We will show you interesting ways of life and behavior of the animal species and thus make it possible to capture them on a picture in a natural way with the necessary tact.
Whether lemurs, reptiles or insects, the way to the perfect picture often leads over the understanding of the animal species itself.7 So we have more time to deal with the details and subtleties of animal photography.
Whether telephoto or macro photography, we dedicate ourselves to both in detail in several practical and theoretical workshops.
As diverse as Madagascar's wildlife is the landscape they inhabit.
We will take you to some of the most spectacular regions of the island, where together we will highlight the most diverse aspects of landscape photography.
We offer you as the only explicit photo travel provider the possibility to visit the remote Andringitra Massif with its perfect conditions for landscape and astrophotography.
You will never forget the nights under the Milky Way in this magnificent scenery. As a wonderful counterpoint to this, we will also be East coast beaches photographically tackle.
In addition to long exposures, filter photography and astrophotography, their processing is not neglected.
But don't worry, we won't spend hours at the PC, we both take the approach of capturing the image as best as we can the moment we take it.
However, minor adjustments are essential in digital photography, and so we'll show you how to get the most out of your shots using efficient and useful methods here, too.
In addition to the nature photography disciplines of landscape, wildlife and macro photography, we will also have the opportunity to implement aspects of travel photography in terms of people and culture. Here, the Malagasy native speakers who will accompany our trip will playfully help us gain insight into the life and culture of the local population and the different tribes of Madagascar.
Experience together with us a fantastic country, whose rich nature and friendly people can be found nowhere else in the world.
Day 1: Arrival in AntananarivoAfter completing the visa formalities you will be picked up by one of our guides or by us directly at the airport. Depending on the arrival time, either a hotel transfer and well-deserved rest is on the program, but if time allows, various activities are also offered. Overnight stay in the "Villa Sibylle |
Day 2: Antananarivo to Andasibe
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Day 3: Lemurs in Andasibe
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Day 4: Andasibe Rainforest
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Day 5: Andasibe
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Day 6: Andasibe-Ankanin'ny Nofy
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Day 7: Ankanin'ny Nofy
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Day 8: Ankan'y Nofy - Antananarivo
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Day 9: Antananarivo-AntsirabeTheory workshop animal photography and macro photography We look closely. Imaging scales in the macro range open up an exciting world whose pitfalls you have to know in order to skilfully stage them. What technical hurdles must be overcome? Image composition in the microcosm. Less is more: selective focus points. Conscious use of different lighting situations. |
Day 10: Antsirabe to KirindyLong drive to the dry forest and baobab avenue, Landscape photography practice workshop: telephoto and macro photography on the way west and in the baobab alley. Night photography in Kirindy. After a very early breakfast, we turn westward and drive through the Bongolava Mountains first to Miandrivazo (250 km). On the way we can watch gold prospectors in Diavolana. Lunch will be in Miandrivazo, one of the hottest places in Madagascar! Here the Mahajilo flows by, later called Tsiribihina, and is one of the most important rivers in Madagascar. Afterwards we continue on the well-built highway through a steppe-like landscape down to Kirindy where we arrive in the late afternoon. |
Day 11: Kirindy to Tsingy from BemarahaDrive from Kirindy to Bekopaka
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Days 12 and 13: Tsingy of Bemaraha
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Day 14: Bekopaka to Tsangajoly
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Day 15- Tsangajoly ReserveThis morning we wake up before dawn to sit at a table set up near the baoabs and enjoy the sunrise over the plains of the Menabe. You only have to listen and take the binoculars to realize that we are not alone. Grey-headed parakeets, Newtonia brunneicauda, Falco newtoni , both species of Vasa parrot, Coua Cristata and many others will enjoy the show. After this early breakfast we will reach the west coast by boat in the Tsiribihina delta and visit a Vezo village, a nomadic people living from the sea. We will have a picnic lunch on the beach before returning to the lodge to pick up the car and go bird watching at sunset. We will stay a few moments after sunset to photograph the sand plains under the stars. Return to the lodge at the beginning of the night and end of the evening free |
Day 16: Tsangajoly to Morondava
Day at leisure (Morondava):
Before that, the journey passes Kirindy and Baobab Avenue again.
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Day 17 - Morondava to Antananarivo (Domestic flight)Return flight to Antananarivo and then depending on arrival time Image review : macro and astrophotography : We'll sift through your best work from the last few days together and discuss the results constructively on the big screen. What really gets you ahead is constructive criticism. What should you pay attention to in the future? Clarification of open questions? Solution-oriented approaches will take your photography to the next level and we will also have time to look at some exemplary processing steps and possibilities. |
Day 18: Antananarivo and surroundingsDay at your free disposal (Tana): After two weeks of looking through the viewfinder, on the day of departure it's time to take in the country and its people without a camera. There are various excursion destinations available such as the former royal palace of Madagascar: The Rova, a crocodile farm, a lemur park, etc.. Of course, you can also use the time to relax and prepare for the flight home in peace.
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Nature photography remarksAll photo spots, locations and workshop contents are carefully planned, based on our long experience as nature photographers and Madagascar travelers. Nevertheless, the factor of nature in nature photography also remains a bit unpredictable. Therefore, we reserve the right to change the schedule and the order of the workshops in exceptional cases. For example, if the weather does not permit various landscape photographs on the planned day, routes are impassable or certain species of wildlife are not to be found on the respective day. We have planned enough leeway in the time schedule and alternative locations, both for the animal and the landscape photography workshops, so that even in extreme cases all content can be taught and trained in practice. We are looking forward to you and unforgettable days in Madagascar. |
Day 1: Arrival in AntananarivoAfter completing the visa formalities you will be picked up by one of our guides or by us directly at the airport. Depending on the arrival time, either a hotel transfer and well-deserved rest is on the program, but if time allows, various activities are also offered. Overnight stay in the "Villa Sibylle |
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Day 2: Antananarivo to Andasibe
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Day 3: Lemurs in Andasibe
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Day 4: Andasibe Rainforest
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Day 5: Andasibe
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Day 6: Andasibe-Ankanin'ny Nofy
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Day 7: Ankanin'ny Nofy
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Day 8: Ankan'y Nofy - Antananarivo
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Day 9: Antananarivo-AntsirabeTheory workshop animal photography and macro photography We look closely. Imaging scales in the macro range open up an exciting world whose pitfalls you have to know in order to skilfully stage them. What technical hurdles must be overcome? Image composition in the microcosm. Less is more: selective focus points. Conscious use of different lighting situations. |
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Day 10: Antsirabe to KirindyLong drive to the dry forest and baobab avenue, Landscape photography practice workshop: telephoto and macro photography on the way west and in the baobab alley. Night photography in Kirindy. After a very early breakfast, we turn westward and drive through the Bongolava Mountains first to Miandrivazo (250 km). On the way we can watch gold prospectors in Diavolana. Lunch will be in Miandrivazo, one of the hottest places in Madagascar! Here the Mahajilo flows by, later called Tsiribihina, and is one of the most important rivers in Madagascar. Afterwards we continue on the well-built highway through a steppe-like landscape down to Kirindy where we arrive in the late afternoon. |
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Day 11: Kirindy to Tsingy from BemarahaDrive from Kirindy to Bekopaka
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Days 12 and 13: Tsingy of Bemaraha
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Day 14: Bekopaka to Tsangajoly
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Day 15- Tsangajoly ReserveThis morning we wake up before dawn to sit at a table set up near the baoabs and enjoy the sunrise over the plains of the Menabe. You only have to listen and take the binoculars to realize that we are not alone. Grey-headed parakeets, Newtonia brunneicauda, Falco newtoni , both species of Vasa parrot, Coua Cristata and many others will enjoy the show. After this early breakfast we will reach the west coast by boat in the Tsiribihina delta and visit a Vezo village, a nomadic people living from the sea. We will have a picnic lunch on the beach before returning to the lodge to pick up the car and go bird watching at sunset. We will stay a few moments after sunset to photograph the sand plains under the stars. Return to the lodge at the beginning of the night and end of the evening free |
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Day 16: Tsangajoly to Morondava
Day at leisure (Morondava):
Before that, the journey passes Kirindy and Baobab Avenue again.
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Day 17 - Morondava to Antananarivo (Domestic flight)Return flight to Antananarivo and then depending on arrival time Image review : macro and astrophotography : We'll sift through your best work from the last few days together and discuss the results constructively on the big screen. What really gets you ahead is constructive criticism. What should you pay attention to in the future? Clarification of open questions? Solution-oriented approaches will take your photography to the next level and we will also have time to look at some exemplary processing steps and possibilities. |
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Day 18: Antananarivo and surroundingsDay at your free disposal (Tana): After two weeks of looking through the viewfinder, on the day of departure it's time to take in the country and its people without a camera. There are various excursion destinations available such as the former royal palace of Madagascar: The Rova, a crocodile farm, a lemur park, etc.. Of course, you can also use the time to relax and prepare for the flight home in peace.
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Nature photography remarksAll photo spots, locations and workshop contents are carefully planned, based on our long experience as nature photographers and Madagascar travelers. Nevertheless, the factor of nature in nature photography also remains a bit unpredictable. Therefore, we reserve the right to change the schedule and the order of the workshops in exceptional cases. For example, if the weather does not permit various landscape photographs on the planned day, routes are impassable or certain species of wildlife are not to be found on the respective day. We have planned enough leeway in the time schedule and alternative locations, both for the animal and the landscape photography workshops, so that even in extreme cases all content can be taught and trained in practice. We are looking forward to you and unforgettable days in Madagascar. |
For the provision of a single room, a total surcharge of 790.00 euros will be charged.
2 guests | 4280 | € |
3 guests | 4160 | € |
4 guests | 3990 | € |
6 guests | 3890 | € |
8 guests | 3850 | € |
The services included in the basic price
- complete planning and logistics
- English speaking escort and tour guide
- 1 experienced workshop leader/mentor
- High quality vehicles including driver and fuel
- all nights in the specified hotels
- Catering concerning breakfast
- Transfers, taxes and trips specified in the program
Services not included in the basic price
- Lunch, dinner and drinks as well as other individual catering
- Tips and all personal expenses
- Entrance fees for the national parks and private parks
- additional local guides and optional leisure activities
- Airfares for international flights and domestic flights
- Taxes for flights as well as airport fees
- Travel health insurance and travel cancellation insurance
- Visa costs (currently not applicable)
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Do you have any questions? Simply get in touch with us! Please use the contact form on the right. We will take care of your request as soon as possible.
Villa Sibylle Antananarivo (Madagascar)