Madagascar Wildlife Photo Expedition

Most of Madagascar's wildlife can be found nowhere else on Earth. Learn how tourism helps Madagascar's species continue to thrive, even after experiencing significant habitat loss.

Born into one of Madagascar’s pioneer guiding families, Expedition Leader Rija Ratotonirinia has shared his passion for his country’s natural wonders with travelers for more than two decades. Find out what it's like to guide in the land of leaping lemurs, color-changing chameleons and bulbous baobab trees in the video premiere of our new short film, Discover Madagascar: Africa’s Island Apart. The screening will be followed by an interview and viewer Q&A with Rija and video editor Andrew Christofil.

The island of Madagascar, often called the Eighth Continent for its size and geographic isolation, is home to an extraordinary array of species—over 90% of which are found nowhere else. Join Expedition Leader Matt Meyer for an introduction to our adventures in this global biodiversity hotspot, including our new 8-day Madagascar Explorer. Learn about the wildlife we're likely to see (lemurs, chameleons, tropical birds and more), discover the diverse national parks we visit, and get a peek at our eco-friendly accommodations.

The rich brown of a grizzly bear. The fluorescent green of a peat bog. The reds and golds of fall foliage. Nature knows no bounds when it comes to color, but capturing those hues in photos can be challenging. Expedition leader and pro photographer Charlie Reinertsen shares three approaches to color grading, all geared toward producing a natural, neutral color balance. Charlie will use Lightroom Classic to demonstrate these techniques (using his images of the Northern Peatlands and Yellowstone), but they can be applied in any photo-editing software.