Photographic Workshop in Madagascar July, 19-31 2019

Photographic Workshop in Madagascar July, 19-31 2019

with Simone Sbaraglia www.simonesbaraglia.com

In this photographic workshop we shall focus on the eastern part of Madagascar, which is very rich in biodiversity and photogtaphic opportunities. In this region we will photograph at close range many species of lemurs, such as the Indri, black and white ruffed lemurs, ringtail, sifaka, golden and bamboo lemurs and many other, in addition to the extremely rare aye-aye. We will also concentrate on the countless species of chameleons, frogs and reptiles. In addition to photographing during the day we will have nighttime photographic sessions every day to search for nocturnal species.

We will focus on teaching nature, wildlife and macro photography, the use of flash and all advanced wildlife photography techniques. The extreme confidence of wildlife in Madagascar makes it possible to use wide angles very close to the subjects for very immersive and impactful photographs. At the same time, we will not neglect the fascinating culture and history of the islands with photographic sessions in the remote and interesting villages.

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The tour leader and photographic instructor, Simone Sbaraglia (www.simonesbaraglia.com) is a world-reknowned professional wildlife photographer, with countless international awards and publications and will allow each participants to come back with incredible photographs.

This is a photographic workshop like no other, which can truly provide amateurs, enthusiasts and professionals alike with an unforgettable experience, truly unique photographs and a real growth in photographic skills.

Arrival City: AntananarivoDeparture City: Antananarivo

Itinerary

B=Breakfast ; L= Lunch ; D = Dinner ; AI = All-Inclusive

Description of Itinerary 19/07/19 Antananarivo

Day Location Accommodation Meals

19/07 Antanarivo Palissandre Hotel & Spa D,B

20/07 Andasibe Sahatandra River Hote L,D,B






26/07 Akanin'ny Nofy Palmarium L,D,B



29/07 Antanarivo Palissandre Hotel & Spa L,D,B

30/07 Antanarivo Palissandre Hotel & Spa L,D,B

31/07 Antanarivo

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A member of our team will welcome you at the international arrival hall. Please look out for a sign with your name af ter you exi t the restricted area with your luggages. You will then be led to your vehicule for your private transfer.

Palissandre Hotel & Spa-S tandard room - D inner, Breakfast

2 0 / 0 7 / 1 9 A n t a n a n a r i v o - Andasibe

Antananarivo - Andasibe : +/-150km - +/- 4hours driveWe start our journey towards the Eastern part of the island. After exiting the busy and colorful city of Antananarivo, we reach the Route Nationale 2, the main commercial road of the country which leads to the East coast of Madagascar and its main harbour. During our 150 km (3.5 hour) long journey, we will see various landscapes of the highlands from small traditional villages perched on hill sides, rice fields. A twisty, steep and lush portion of the road will announce that we are entering another region of Madagascar. You will arrive in Andasibe, known for its National Park, home of the primary and secondary forest.

The Peyrieras Butterfly Farm: We will make a

stop at Madagascar Exotic. This private reserve is also known as the Peyrieras Butterfly Farm, Peyrieras Nature Farm and Mandraka Reptile Farm. It is a small privately run reserve (or zoo) at Marozevo, on National Road N2, 75 km (47 mi) east of Antananarivo, between the towns o f M a n j a k a n d r i a n a a n d Moramanga. It was founded and o w n e d b y t h e F r e n c h entomologist and naturalist André

Peyriéras, which is why it is also known as the Reserve Peyrieras.

The collection includes many reptiles (chameleons, iguanas, geckos, frogs), Batraciens (Bats), crocodiles, papillons (Butterflies). The adjacent forest area supports families of relocated and habi tuated Ve r r e a u x ' s S i f a k a a n d Common brown lemur which p rov ide oppor tun i t i es to photograph them close up at feeding times.

Night walk in the VOIMMA reserve: At nightfall, pick up your headlamps and flashlights for a nocturnal walk in the rainforest. In 2012, villagers from Andasibe founded the reserve as an alternative to the governmental led national park in the neighbourhood. The local people wanted to manage their land on their own again and be a part of ecotourism in this area.

For reptiles and amphibian lovers, the reserve offers countless frogs along its crystal clear river (among them Boophis pyrrhus, Boophis viridis and madagascariensis) and several amazing chameleons Chamäleons (Furcifer wilsii, Calumma parsonii cristifer, Calumma nasuta and brevicornis) in the forest. This is also a place to find the unique satanic leaf-tailed gecko (Uroplatus phantasticus). Bizarre insects like the famous giraffe necked weevil (Trachelophorus giraffae) are part of the forest, too.

This community-run reserve is open for night-walks to those interested to search for lemurs, listen to the frogs, or stumble across sleeping chameleons after dark.

Sahatandra River Hotel-Superior bungalow - Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast

21/07/19 Andasibe The Mantadia Park: We will visit the primary

forest of Mantadia. Located about 1 hour drive from our base, the primary forest of the Mantadia Park spreads over 15 000 heactares. 108 species of birds are known in the park, of which some play a role in the survival of plants like

Terpsiphone mutata. We can also find 14 species of lemurs, species of reptiles among them of which the snake Boa manditra and 84 species of amphibian.

This hike requires medium to good physical conditions as there are some steep slopes and dense vegetation.

Of all lemurs of Mantadia, the I n d r i I n d r i , e n d e m i c t o Madagascar, is the one that enjoys best in the park. It is the biggest of the lemurs. It likes to live in group and the research of the scientists demonstrated that this lemur cannot be raised in captivity. Some endemic species like Eulemur fulvus, Hapalemur griseus, the smallest lemur Microcebus and Lepilemurs can be also found.

Mantadia is also a kingdom of the orchids. Cymbidiellas falcigera and Bulbophyllum ameleni are the most enigmatic species, because in addition to be rare and magnificent plants, they maintain the balance of the forest’s ecosystem.

Vakona reserve visit: On the immense Vakona property, an island surrounded by fresh water is home to various species of lemurs: common brown lemurs, bamboo lemurs, ruffed lemurs, diademed sifakas. This will be a rare opportunity to get upclose and interact with these primates. Amazing photo opportunities and souvenirs will be the result of that visit.

The numerous crocodiles, which used to belong to a former farm, can also be found in one of the small lake of the property. If you happen to be around on a Saturday, you may see the reptiles having their weekly feast.


22/07/19 Andasibe The Analamazaotra special reserve: We will visit the Analamazaotra special reserve. In order to have the best observation conditions, we leave our hotel around 7:30am to reach the entrance of the Analamazaotra special reserve. We will look for biggest lemur of Madagascar's famous "Indri Indri." This lemur is endemic to the site and made his emblem. Through an easy hike lasting about 2

to 3 hours, we wil l search for a t least groups of Indri Indri.. We also find other species o f l e m u r s , b i r d s , chameleons, etc., as of endemic flora among other orchids, medicinal plants.

The Mitsinjo reserve: is a community initiative started by a Malagasy NGO which works in conservation, nature-

b a s e d t o u r i s m a n d development which includes the agriculture and health. Being one of the biodiversity hotspots of the eastern Madagascar rainforest corridor, it integrates the protection of prime habitat and the generation of sustainable income for the local population living in and around Andasibe. According to that, you will definitely contribute to the development of all the area by visiting the reserve and understanding the project.

During the night walk you will have the oppotunity to discover the nocturnal w i l d l i f e o f t h e A n d a s i b e Rainforest.


23/07/19 Andasibe The Analamazaotra special reserve: We will visit the Analamazaotra special reserve. In order to have the best observation conditions, we leave our hotel around 7:30am to reach the entrance of the Analamazaotra special reserve. We will look for biggest lemur of Madagascar's famous "Indri Indri." This lemur is endemic to the site and made his emblem. Through an easy hike lasting about 2 to 3 hours, we will search for at least groups of Indri Indri.. We also find other species of lemurs, birds, chameleons, etc., as of endemic flora among other orchids, medicinal plants.

Night walk in the VOIMMA reserve: At nightfall, pick up your headlamps and flashlights for a nocturnal walk in the rainforest. In 2012, villagers from Andasibe

founded the reserve as an alternative to the g o v e r n m e n t a l l e d national park in the neighbourhood. The local people wanted to manage their land on their own again and be a part of ecotourism in this area.

F o r r e p t i l e s a n d amphibian lovers, the r e s e r v e o f f e r s countless frogs along its crystal clear river

(among them Boophis pyrrhus, Boophis viridis and madagascariensis) and several amazing chameleons Chamäleons (Furcifer wilsii, Calumma parsonii cristifer, Calumma nasuta and brevicornis) in the forest. This is also a place to find the unique satanic leaf-tailed gecko (Uroplatus phantasticus). Bizarre insects like the famous giraffe necked weevil (Trachelophorus giraffae) are part of the forest, too.

This community-run reserve is open for night-walks to those interested to search for lemurs, listen to the frogs, or stumble across sleeping chameleons after dark.


24/07/19 AndasibeT h e A n a l a m a z a o t r a special reserve: We will visit the Analamazaotra special reserve. In order t o h a v e t h e b e s t observation conditions, we leave our hotel around 7:30am to reach the e n t r a n c e o f t h e Analamazaotra special reserve. We will look for b i g g e s t l e m u r o f Madagascar's famous "Indri Indri." This lemur is endemic to the site and

made his emblem. Through an easy hike lasting about 2 to 3 hours, we will search for at least groups of Indri Indri.. We also find other species of lemurs,

birds, chameleons, etc., as of endemic flora among other orchids, medicinal plants.


25/07/19 Andasibe The Analamazaotra special reserve: We will visit the Analamazaotra special reserve. In order to have the best observation conditions, we leave our hotel around 7:30am to reach the entrance of the Analamazaotra special reserve. We will look for biggest lemur of Madagascar's famous "Indri Indri." This lemur is endemic to the site and made his emblem. Through an easy hike lasting about 2 to 3 hours, we will search for at least groups of Indri Indri.. We also find other species of lemurs, birds, chameleons, etc., as of endemic flora among other orchids, medicinal plants.


26/07/19 Andasibe - Akanin'ny Nofy

We now enter the Betsimisaraka region of Madagascar. The landscape vegetation now contrasts from the one we see in the highlands, the territory of the Merina tribe. The Betsimisaraka tribe have a different culture and this translate in different architectures of the houses, type of crops they grow.After the 3hour drive on a paved road, they will have a 30 minutes of dirt road to reach the lake Rasoabe, one of the great lakes of Madagascar. These great lakes

w e r e l i n k e d b y m a n - m a d e channels to form an inland waterway called the Canal of Pangalanes.

We board a speed boat on the Canal des Pangalanes for about an hour to head to the Palmarium. This is a 600-kilometer long channel; which is been used both as a means of transportation up and down the coast and as a fishing area. It was constructed

under the governance of General Joseph Gallieni during the early French colonial years of 1896-1904. The canal still dominates daily life in this region as it provides the main source of trade,

transport and travel. Cruising by boat on the calm waters of Pangalanes is a fascinating journey through time and history. Many traditional Betsimisaraka villages can be seen along the banks, as well as pirogues (traditional dugout canoes), local fishermen, over-crowded ferries and rafts with straw huts carrying timber en-route to Tamatave.

Aye-aye Island visit: By the end of the afternoon, you will embark on the pirogue for a quiet ride on the Pangalane's Chanel which will pick you to the island of the famous Aye-Aye. At about 15mn from the hotel, some six Aye-Aye individuals live in freedom. You will spend about an hour to explore the area and ride back to the hotel afterwards.

Palmarium-Bungalow with a private terasse - Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast

27/07/19 Akanin'ny Nofy

In this remote place, a visit of the village and its palmarium to discover the Ankanin'Nofy’s characteristic flora is on the program.In this very special location, you may discover about 10 different lemur species living in complete freedom! Indri, Sifaka, Coronatus, Varécia, variegata, Propithèques, ect.. A very singular terrestrial wildlife as well as a really outstanding flora (orchids, carnivorous plants, granadilla wood, mahoganies, voyager trees...) and the most beautiful and rarest Madagascan palm-trees (Dypsis, Ravenea, Orania, and also Voanioala and Lemurophoenix).


Palmarium-Bungalow with a private terasse - Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast

28/07/19 Akanin'ny Nofy

In this remote place, a visit of the village and its palmarium to discover the Ankanin'Nofy’s characteristic flora is on the program.In this very special location, you may discover about 10 different lemur species living in complete freedom! Indri, Sifaka, Coronatus, Varécia, variegata, Propithèques, ect.. A very singular terrestrial wildlife as well as a really outstanding flora (orchids, carnivorous plants, granadilla wood, mahoganies,

voyager trees...) and the most beautiful and rarest Madagascan palm-trees (Dypsis, Ravenea, Orania, and also Voanioala and Lemurophoenix).


Palmarium-Bungalow with a private terasse - Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast 29/07/19 Akanin'ny Nofy - Antananarivo

At the agreed time, we leave Ankanin'ny Nofy by boat to Manambato where the car will pick us.

We continue the trip and begin our ascent towards the highlands and the capital. This journey will give you an impressive perspective about the difference of altitutude between the two regions. This elevation is exploited by the hydroelectric power station which you will drive by. You will arrive in Antananarivo after almost 300km journey lasting about 5 hours.

Palissandre Hotel & Spa-Standard room - Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast

30/07/19 AntananarivoAntananarivo, Ambohimanga visit: We will spend a half day about 17km North of Antananarivo where lies, the Royal Hill of Ambohimanga. This site consists of a royal city and burial site, and an ensemble of sacred places.. It is associated with strong feelings of national identity, and has maintained its spiritual and sacred character both in ritual practice and the popular imagination for the past 500 years. It remains a place of worship to which pilgrims come from Madagascar and elsewhere. The Royal Hill of Ambohimanga comprises a system of fortifications with a series of ditches and fourteen fortified stone gateways, a royal city consisting of a coherent suite of buildings divided by a royal enclosure and associating a public place (the Fidasiana), royal trees, a seat of justice and other natural or built places of cult, an ensemble of sacred places as well as agricultural lands. The Royal Hill of Ambohimanga constitutes an eminent example of an architectural ensemble (the Rova) and the associative cultural landscape (wood, sacred fountain and lake) illustrating significant periods of human history between the 16th and 19th centuries in the islands of the Indian Ocean.

Antananarivo, Old City and Upper Town: We will visit the Old city and upper town of Antananarivo. The majestic Rova ( The Queen’s palace ) overlooks the capital from the highest point of the city. The Rova of Antananarivo is a royal palace complex that served as the home of the sovereigns of the Kingdom of Imerina in the 17th and 18th centuries, as well as of the rulers of the Kingdom of Madagascar in the 19th century. The historic boroughs around the Rova ( The Queen’s palace) have nice panoramic views on downtown. You will drive or walk the neighbourhood with your guide to enjoy he picturesque ambience of the noblemen residence area, with both well-kept traditional houses, the colonial houses, palaces, cathedrals, the charm of the narrow, curved, upslope

cobblestoned streets and ensemble of cute traditional Ma lagasy houses bu i l t entirely of wood. This whole p a c k a g e m a k e t h e unforgettable ambiance of this borough.

Palissandre Hotel & Spa-Standard room - Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast

31/07/19 Antananarivo

We transfer you to the international terminal, on

time for your departure flight. We wish you a safe flight home. End of our services.

Number of Participants: 6-14

Quotation: 2.900 Euros per person in twin room (single room supplement is 510 Eur subject to availability and will not be confirmed until the trip is finalized and all reservations are completed)

How to book the tour: To book this photographic tour please fill out the form in www.emozionifotografiche.org “Iscrizioni” or contact [email protected] To finalize the reservation a Eur 900 deposit is needed. Further deposits will be required as follows: Eur 1500 before March 29th 2019, final payment of Eur 500 before May 24th 2019. Please note that all payments are not refundable, unless the trip is canceled by the tour operator.

QUOTATION INCLUDES:

• Photographic workshops, lessons, material

• The Meet and Greet at the airport upon arrival and assistance upon departure. Transfers Airport - hotels and vice versa

• All activities specifically listed in the itinerary

• Entrance and guiding fees when visiting parks and sites listed in the itinerary

• Rental of a private air conditioned vehicles (private SUV, private minivan depending on size of the group) ; Gas and Insurances of the cars

• The driver’s per diem for the duration of the above rental

• The guide’s per diem

• Warranty that a replacement car will be provided in case of non-repairable breakdown.

• Overnight stays in hotels listed or equivalent

• Listed Meals

• One bottle of mineral water per person per day

• All taxes

QUOTATION DOES NOT INCLUDE:

• International airfare• Tips• Personal expenses• Personal travel insurance• E x t r a a c t i v i t i e s n o t s c h e d u l e d i n t h e i t i n e r a r y

Terms & Conditions The itinerary proposal is subject to availability of services ( hotels, flights, ..)

Please read the following notice as it is your contract with ASISTEN Travel and clearly lays out what you have agreed with us upon confirmation of your booking.

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY:ASISTEN Travel accepts bookings subject to the following conditions: 1. YOUR CONTRACT

The contract is between ASISTEN Travel and the client, being any person travelling or intending to travel on a tour operated by ASISTEN Travel. The contract, including all matters arising from it, is subject to the law of Madagascar and the exclusive jurisdiction of the Malagasy courts. No employee of ASISTEN Travel other than an administrator has authority to vary or omit any of these terms or promise any discount or refund.

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To secure a booking ASISTEN Travel or their agent requires a written confirmation and the necessary deposit or fuII payment for travel as outlined in paragraph 3.

Clients booking by telephone, on the website, by e-mail or facsimile will be deemed to have signed the Declaration on the booking formand agreed to the following four conditions:

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If the booking is made more than 45 days before the departure of the tour, we require a deposit 25% of the total travel costs,or the cost of private charter flights, whichever is the greater.

If the booking is made less than 45 days before the departure of the tour, we require a 50% deposit of the total travel costs, or the cost of private charter flights as shown on the itemized quote, whichever is the greater. Payment terms still apply on the remaining balance.

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Clients bookings are accepted on the understanding that they appreciate the possible risks inherent in adventure travel and that they undertake the tours, treks or expeditions featured in our programme at their own volition. Due to political and cultural differences, as well as generally tougher physical conditions, travel to Madagascar involves risks other than those we take in our daily lives. ASISTENTravel place extreme importance on the safety of clients. It is important, however, that clients realise that they are responsible for making themselves aware (through State Department advisories, Government Tourist Offices and other sources of information) of the risks involved, and are responsible for making their decisions accordingly. No refund will be made for any unused services which are included in the price. ASISTEN Travel shall not be liable for any delays, deviations or omissions from any tour caused by circumstances beyond its reasonable control, nor for any direct or indirect consequences thereto. ASISTENTravel shall not be liable to compensate clients for associated expenses incurred as a result of their booking.


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