Wild Madagascar
Join me on an incredible adventure to one of the wildest and remote destinations on the planet, Madagascar! During this 14-day wildlife adventure, we will visit destinations including Andasibe National Park, Ranomafana National Park, and the famous Palmarium Reserve, among other locations. Madagascar is home to over 112 species of lemur, over 100 species of chameleon, and many other creatures. If you are looking for a unique adventure that you can find in any other country on the planet, our Wild Madagascar photo workshop is geared just for you!
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Trip Dates
September 15th – 28th, 2025
Tuition Costs
$8500
Group Size
10
Difficulty Level
Easy to Moderate Hiking
Important Details: Wild Madagascar Photo Workshop
- The workshop starts on September 15th, 2025 in Antananarivo, Madagascar. You will fly in and out of the Ivato International Airport (TNR).
- Our first day is an arrival day, allowing you to arrive anytime during the day. We will have a group dinner our first night at our hotel.
- Throughout our time in Madagascar, you will experience incredible wildlife photography opportunities ranging from Marco wildlife sessions with chameleons and geckos to photographing many different species of lemurs throughout the island.
- My team and I will take care of you every step of the way, helping you master a wide variety of wildlife-focused techniques. You will learn to use flash with our macro wildlife sessions, photograph lemurs in low lighting situations, understand your cameras’ AF tracking settings, and much more!
- In some locations, we will have night excursions with local guides to find some of Madagascar’s most impressive and rare species, such as the aye-aye lemur or the Satanic Leaf Gecko.
- This trip is geared towards photographers of every skill level and background, from beginners to professionals. We will work hard to ensure we meet you on your level, answering each of your questions when we are out in the field and when we have some downtime at our hotels to focus on the post-processing side of things.
What is Included?
- All Ground Transportation
- All Hotel Accommodations
- All Necessary Permits
- All Photo Education
What is Not Included?
- All Flights
- Meals & Snacks
- Travel Insurance
- Visa Fees
Wild Madagascar Photo Workshop Adventure
With two photo instructors present for the duration of the workshop, you will have plenty of opportunity for one on one instruction to further the skills that you feel you need to work on. If the workshop is full and you wanted to be added to the waiting list, click HERE.
* please read the workshop F.A.Q. section on this page to learn more about visiting Madagascar.
All Workshop Deposits Are Transferable to
Other Workshops if Something Comes Up...
*See our Cancellation Policy for more info...
Areas to Explore
Madagascar Photography Workshop Adventure
- Antananarivo
- Palmarium Reserve
- Andasibe-Mantadia National Park
- Ranomafana National Park
- and much more...
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F.A.Q
While there are a number of photography workshops being offered in places like Madagascar, none of them offer a similar experience. Not only have I been working as a photo workshop instructor for 18 years, which included time leading trips for National Geographic, but I have also spent over 15 years exploring Africa and countries like Madagascar. I work hard to make sure I meet each of my clients at their own level, providing ample 1 on 1 time while we are out in the field. This helps to make sure that you get everything possible out of this workshop experience!
This workshop starts on September 15th, 2025, in Antananarivo, Madagascar (TNR). This is an arrival day, so you are free to arrive at any time. We will have a group dinner this first night at our hotel.
The workshop ends on September 28th when we return to Antananarivo. If you can find a flight out late on the 28th, that could work; otherwise, it might be best to stay around for an extra night and fly home the following day.
** Before you purchase any flights, please double-check with us to ensure the flight times align with our schedule.
Depending on which country you are from, you might need a visa to enter Madagascar. US citizens are allowed to purchase a visa on entry into the country at the airport. You can pay for your visa with CC.
When spending money in Madagascar, you mostly have to worry about snacks, gifts, and tips for local guides.
You can use an ATM at the airport on arrival or one of the many currency exchange shops in the customs terminal. Having some local currency on hand is excellent for small tips for local guides, but our leading guide and driver can be tipped in US dollars at the end of the trip.
Reach out if you have any other questions about this…
Please let us know if you want to visit other parts of Madagascar before or after our adventure. We can help you book some of these additional activities. To learn more about costs and ask questions about these workshops, please send us an EMAIL.
Madagascar is full of incredible wildlife you can’t find in other parts of the world. There are over 112 different species of lemur and over 100 species of chameleons found in Madagascar. Our focus will be on the Eastern and Central regions of the Island.
Madagascar, in September/October, has a reasonably mild climate. You can expect temperatures to range from 65F to 90F. Small rain showers are possible but not super common this time of year.
This workshop is not difficult, but we will do some light walking/hiking through the forests and jungles at each of our destinations to find amazing creatures to photograph.
The workshop tuition listed above is based on double occupancy (shared rooms). If there is availability for a single room for the workshop, the cost is $1250 USD extra. This is a first come first serve basis and is based on room availability at our hotels in both Chile & Argentina.
Madagascar is an incredible destination full of wildlife. You will want to make sure you bring a macro lens in order to photograph the many different species of chameleons, geckos, and frogs found throughout the country. In addition, a 70-200 f/2.8 and a 100-400mm lens will cover most of the lemur and bird species we will also come across.
In Colby’s gear bag you will find the following…
Sony a1
Sony 24-70 f/2.8 GM II
Sony 70-200 f/2.8 GM II
Sony 100-400 f/4.5-5.6 GM
While a tripod is not very useful in Madagascar, you might want to bring a monopod to help you hold your larger lenses for more extended shooting sessions.
Meet Your Instructors & Guides
Colby Brown
Owner/Photographer/Author
Colby Brown is a photographer, photo educator and author based out of Eastern Pennsylvania. Specializing in landscape, travel and humanitarian photography, his photographic portfolio spans the four corners of the globe and all 7 continents. Not too long after picking up his first digital camera in 2006, Colby was leading workshops for National Geographic in South America, further spurring his love for both travel and photo education. In 2011, he founded The Giving Lens, an organization that blends photo education with support for various non-governmental organizations (NGO) and causes around the world, such as child education, clean drinking water projects, and women’s rights.
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Cancellation & Refund Policy
No one wants to miss out on a trip of a life time…but things do happen. In those situations, the following applies…
The first thing to note is that deposits are not refundable, but they are transferable. In addition, all cancellations are subject to a minimum of a $150 service charge to cover PayPal transaction fees. In most situations, we ask for the remaining balance of a workshop is to be paid 120 days from the start of the workshop in question. If you wish to cancel within 120 days from the start of a workshop and we find someone to fill your spot, you would be entitled to receive a refund (minus your deposit and the $150 processing fee) or transfer to another workshop with no penalties or fees.
If we don’t find someone to fill your spot, what does your refund window actually look like?
120 Days or More...
Your deposit will be transferable to another Colby Brown Photography Workshop without issue.
90 to 120 Days
You will receive a refund of 50% of the full tuition fees minus the non-refundable deposit.
Less Than 90 Days...
If you wish to cancel within 90 days of your workshop starting, you are not entitled to a refund.