I’m reaching out to provide you with some additional information for your upcoming trip to Madagascar. As you may already know, Madagascar is one of the world’s top biodiversity hotspots, renowned for its exceptional endemism. With over 100 species of lemurs, 300 species of frogs, and 120 endemic bird species, you’ll have countless opportunities to capture incredible photographs.

Given this, I recommend coming prepared with gear suitable for macro, bird, and landscape photography. On the right, you’ll find a list of the equipment I plan to bring along. As you’ll see, I’ve covered nearly all focal lengths. The 28-70mm lens will serve as an all-purpose lens for wide shots of landscapes, lifestyle moments, and even the social lemurs. The 150-600mm lens will primarily be used for bird photography, while the macro lens will focus on smaller subjects such as insects, frogs, and reptiles.

Madagascar is home to some of the world’s most colorful frogs and chameleons, so it’s a great opportunity for close-up shots.

Flash is allowed for most subjects, with the exception of lemurs—especially the nocturnal species. I’ll be bringing along LED lights to assist with capturing nocturnal creatures like the Aye-Aye.

Additionally, I’ve included some reference materials for you, including a couple of videos on Madagascar and a PDF wildlife guide, which should help with preparations.

Below are the videos for your reference.

Wildlife Videopgraphy Tips & Tricks Madagascar

Travels to the Edge with Art Wolfe: Africa: Madagascar

World of the Wild | Episode 13: The Wildlife of Madagascar

ZOOM MEETING
MARCH 29 @ 7:00PM EST

Also want to invite you to a ZOOM Meeting to go over any questions you may have including: equipment, wildlife and what to expect on this trip. You do not have to purchase a ZOOM plan, simply have a free account.

Mar 29, 2025 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Meeting ID: 826 4897 8459

Passcode: 784817

Invite Link:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82648978459?pwd=hbkzlntcLwhJrtQwAFqifxRbwoKk09.1

If you have any question on how to use or setup ZOOM please call me or email me at least a day or two prior to the meeting.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have.

Thank you so much, and hope to see you in Madagascar.