BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Art Wolfe Events - ECPv5.14.2.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Art Wolfe Events X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://events.artwolfe.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Art Wolfe Events BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Vancouver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260605 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260621 DTSTAMP:20260419T021651 CREATED:20240829T223057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T193912Z UID:4966-1780617600-1781999999@events.artwolfe.com SUMMARY:Wild Madagascar Photo Journey 2026 - SOLD OUT - DESCRIPTION:Ring-tailed lemurs\, Berenty Reserve\, Madagascar\n \n \n \n \n \n Baobab Alley\, Madagascar\n \n \n \n \n \n Madagascar\n \n \n \n \n \n Diademed Sifaka\, Toamasina Province\, Madagascar\n\nCanon EOS-1Ds Mark II; Canon EF 500 mm lens; f/4 @ 1/60 second; ISO 400\n \n \n \n \n \n Madagascar \, ring-tailed lemur (Lemur catta)\n \n \n \n \n \n Black and white ruffed lemur\, Toamasina Province\, Madagascar\n \n \n \n \n \n Madagascan Flying Foxes\, Berenty Private Reserve\, Toliara Province\, Madagascar\n \n \n \n \n \n Portrait of an aye-aye\, Madagascar\n \n \n \n \n \n Madagascar \, Antananarivo\n \n \n \n \n \n Madagascar \, Verreaux’s sifaka (Propithecus verreauxi)\, or the white sifaka\n \n \n \n \n \n Madagascar\n \n \n \n \n \n Luna moth caterpillar\, Madagascar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Madagascar \, Verreaux’s sifaka (Propithecus verreauxi)\, or the white sifaka\n \n \n \n \n \n Madagascar\n \n \n \n \n \n Madagascar \, red ruffed lemur (Varecia rubra)\n \n \n \n \n \n Madagascar \, aye-aye (Daubentonia madagascariensis)\n \n \n \n \n \n Madagascar Verreaux’s sifaka (Propithecus verreauxi)\, or the white sifaka\n \n \n \n \n \n USA\, Hawaii\, gold dust day gecko (Phelsuma laticauda)\, native to Madagascar\n \n \n \n \n \n Ring-tailed lemurs (Lemur catta)\, Berenty Reserve\, Anosy\, Madagascar\nIUCN Red List Status: Decreasing Population / Endangered\n\nCanon EOS R5\, RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM lens + EXTENDER RF1.4x\, f/14 for 1/13 second\, ISO 4000\n \n \n \n \n \n Madagascar \, red-fronted lemur (Eulemur rufifrons)\, also known as the red-fronted brown lemur or southern red-fronted brown lemur\n \n \n \n \n \n Madagascar \, rainforest scops owl (Otus rutilus)\, also known as the Malagasy scops owl or Madagascar scops owl\n \n \n \n \n \n Madagascar \, Malagasy giant chameleon or Oustalet’s chameleon (Furcifer oustaleti)?\n \n \n \n \n \n Madagascar\, Indri (Indri indri)\n \n \n \n \n \n Madagascar \, Grandidier’s baobab or giant baobab (Baobab grandidieri)\n \n \n \n \n \n The red-ruffed lemurs are my favorite primates to photograph. Their gentle nature makes them a delight to capture on film\, This one on the Masoala Peninsula of Madagascar sat and quietly watched me as I worked. Critically endangered\n \n \n \n \n \n Leaf-tailed gecko\, Madagascar\n \n \n \n \n \n Madagascar \, Verreaux’s sifaka (Propithecus verreauxi)\, or the white sifaka\n \n \n \n \n \n Madagascar\, black lemur (Eulemur macaco)\n \n \n\nWithout a doubt\, one of the most prestigious locations for anyone interested in capturing the natural world has to be Madagascar – it’s one of our most requested trips\, and I am pleased to announce our visit to this remote and isolated island in June of 2026. \nSeparated from the Indian Peninsula roughly 88 million years ago\, the flora and fauna of this\, the world’s fourth-largest island\, has been allowed to evolve in seclusion from the rest of the planet\, leading to some truly spectacular and unique species. 90% of all life on this island can be found nowhere else on the planet. \nWe will visit the famous national parks of the region to photograph the bio-diversity to be found here – carnivorous plants\, over fifty species of lemur\, birds\, lizards\, and much much more. Our sources on the island will ensure we are seeking out these various anomalous creatures at the best times\, with evening walks to capture nocturnally active species as they begin their nightly routines. \nI also hope to capture a truly unique animal while we are here – the elusive fossa\, Madagascar’s largest mammalian carnivore. Closely related to the mongoose family\, fossa are widespread throughout the island\, but in very sparse populations. Combined with the thick forested habitat it prefers\, it can be a difficult animal to locate\, but I think we are up to the task! \n \n\n\n \n \n Wait list form\n The event you are interested in is sold out. Occasionally we have cancellations. 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Learn more about our privacy policy. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nLed by Art Wolfe\nAssisted by Gavriel Jecan\nLimited to 10 participants\nTransportation and Accommodation\nAll meals\, lodging\, and transportation specified on the itinerary are included. You will be responsible for your flight to and from Antananarivo. You are encouraged to arrive one day prior to the workshop so that there is no worry of flight delays causing any problems. \nItinerary\n*This tour is just being finalized now\, the itinerary will be adjusted with additional information when it becomes available. \nJune 5 Antananarivo\n\nArrive in Antananarivo airport where you will be met and transferred to the hotel. Check in to the hotel and dinner together with the group. \nJune 6 Diego Antananarivo-Morondava-Kirindy\nTransfer to the airport for the flight to Morondava; we will be fetched by 4WD cars and drive directly to Kirindy. It is the best place in the whole island to observe fossa’s. It is also home to seven species of lemur. We will stop at the famous Baobab Avenue\, then head north to Kirindy for nocturnal visit in search of Fossa. \nJune 7  Kirindy\n\nSet out for a full day visit of Kirindy forest where we can find the common brown lemurs and the critically endangered Verreaux’s sifakas. These long-legged\, seven-pound lemurs\, white with dark patches\, leap among tree trunks high in the canopy\, propelled by their powerful hind legs but continually maintaining an upright posture. The remaining species are nocturnal: the rare Coquerel’s giant mouse lemur and Pygmy mouse-lemur\, Fork-crowned lemur\, Gray mouse lemur\, Western fat-tailed dwarf lemur and Red-tailed sportive lemur. \nWe can also photograph a large variety of birds and other mammals. This evening we will have another nocturnal visit of the Kirindy forest in search of Fossa and other nocturnal animals. \nJune 8  Kirindy-Morondava\n\nToday we will visit Kirindy forest again for more photo opportunities of lemurs and birds; then visit the Boababs in love and the Scared baobab then return to Morondava with a sunset stop on the Baobab Avenue. \nJune 9 Morondava\n\nToday we will have an adventure traveling in a dug-out canoe through a mangrove\, ending up in the fishermen village in Morondava. \nJune 10 Morondava-Antananarivo\nThis morning we will take some time to relax on the beach and/or take photographs of the local sailing boats in Morondava. \nWe will have an afternoon transfer to the airport for our flight back to Antananarivo. \nOvernight in Antananarivo. \nJune 11 Antananarivo-Andasibe\nAfter a city tour\, we drive to Adasibe for our three nights stay. Vakona Forest Lodge is designed in line with local Malagasy architecture. The bungalows/rooms offer the traveller the desired comfort of en-suite bathrooms and verandas looking out into the forest of Andasibe National Park. Warmed by the central fireplace the dining room offers views outside whilst keeping warm or alternatively one can relax on the veranda that overlooks the lake. \nAt nightfall\, set out for a nocturnal visit at Mitsinjo reserve \nJune 12 Andasibe\n\nToday we visit Andasibe nature reserve where we may see birds\, lemurs such as the Indri indri\, Bamboo lemurs\, Common brown lemurs and Red-bellied lemurs in the humid tropical forest. In the afternoon we will visit the Vakona lemur island where we will see additional species of lemurs. \nBirds likely to be seen: White-throated rail\, Madagascar spine tailed swift\, Short-legged ground roller\, White-headed vanga\, Madagascar blue vanga\, Tylas\, Madagascar kestrel\, Madagascar turtle dove\, Blue coua\, Collared nightjar\, Madagascar kingfisher\, Madagascar bee-eater\, Madagascar wagtail\, Long-billed tetraka\, Madagascar paradise flycatcher. \nJune 13 Andasibe-Akanin’ny nofy\n\nThis day will begin with a drive to Manambato village where we embark onto boat to go to the Peninsula: Akanin’ny nofy. After check-in\, visit of Palmarium reserve to spot some lemurs such as the Black and White ruffed lemurs as well as the sifaka. \nAt nightfall\, we will have a boat excursion to spot the Aye Aye lemurs. \nBirds likely to be seen: Madagascar Bulbul\, Crested Coucals\, Madagascar Green Sunbirds\, Madagascar Kingfishers. \nJune 14 Palmarium Reserve\n\nToday will be spent photographing in the Palmarium reserve to spot some lemurs such as the Black and White ruffed lemurs and the sifaka. \nAt nightfall\, we will have another boat excursion to spot the Aye Aye lemurs. \nBirds likely to be seen: Madagascar Bulbul\, Crested Coucals\, Madagascar Green Sunbirds\, Madagascar Kingfishers. \nJune 15 Akanin’ny nofy-Tamatave-Antananarivo\nThis morning we have a 3 hour long journey on the Pangalanes canal to get to Tamatave. Then transfer directly to the airport for the flight back to Antananarivo. \nOvernight in Antananarivo. \nJune 16 Antananarivo-Fort Dauphin-Berenty\n\nThis morning we will have a very early transfer to Antananarivo airport for the flight to Fort Dauphin. The city is dominated by splendid mountain chain\, the chain of Anosy and the Peak St. Louis\, on the north side of the city\, which offers a unique and unspoiled view of the area. On the north\, east and south the bright azure colors of the Indian Ocean take over the magnificent view. \nWe will be collected at the airport and then drive directly to Berenty. We will see a variety of endemic plants such as the Alluaudia\, Pitcher plants\, Spiny forests\, Sisal plantations\, Baobabs and typical villages during the drive to Berenty. We can stop to photograph along the way. \nJune 17 Berenty Reserve\n\nFull day visit of Berenty reserve. Berenty reserve is a small private reserve set in the semi-arid Spiny Forest of the middle of what used to be Spiny Forest\, but is now largely a sea of sisal fields. The reserve was created 70 years ago by the de Heaulme family as a private park to protect 250 hectares encompassing Spiny Forest and dry Tamarind gallery woodland along the Mandrare river. The reserve is home to six species of lemur and the south’s largest colony of Madagascar fruit bats. The easiness to observe sauntering Ring-tailed lemurs and ‘dancing’ Verreaux sifakas has turned this small protected area into one of the prime Madagascar’s primary destination. \nJune 18 Berenty-Fort Dauphin\nAnother half day visit of Berenty reserve\, then we return to Fort dauphin. \nJune 19 Fort Dauphin-Antananarivo\nTransfer to the airport for the flight back to Antananarivo. Afternoon visit of Tsarasaotra park. The park is a classified RAMSAR site (International Convention on Wetlands) and is the smallest and only private site classified to date. \nBirds likely to be seen:  Cattle Egret\, Squacco Heron\, Blackcrowned Night Heron\, Dimorphic Egret\, Red-billed Teal\, White-faced whistling Duck\, Knob-billed duck\, Madagascar Kingfisher\, Madagascar bee-eater\, Madagascar cisticola\,  & Madagascar swamp Warbler\, Stripe throated jery\, Madagascar crested drongo\, Nelicourvi weaver\, Madagascar red fody. \nJune 20\n\nTransfer to the airport for international flights home. \nEnd of tour \nNote: Cancellation fees apply. 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