Great Island Adventure Safaris

31/03/2026

MADAGASCAR HIGHLIGHTS
Madagascar is not only renowned for its lemurs, and birds ,it boast a myriads of colorful invertebrates which may amazed you.
We at Great Island Adventure Safaris awaits you and looking forward to lead you to view its unique wildlife.
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19/11/2025

MADAGASCAR BIRDING
BROWN MESITE, THREATEN SPECIES
Brown mesite (Mesitornis unicolor) is found only in the last remaining primary rainforests of Madagascar (Ranomafana National Park, Masoala National Park…). It’s a secretive ground-dwelling bird, foraging on the forest floor in search of beetles, worms, caterpillars and ants…
Mesites are a family of birds’ native to Madagascar. All three species within this family (Brown Mesite, White-breasted Mesite and Subdesert Mesite) are classified as vulnerable by IUCN Red List due to their declining numbers.
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04/09/2025

MADAGASCAR BIRDING
Madagascar is home of 2 species of nightjars both are endemic to the island, Madagascar nightjar (Caprimulgus madagascariensis) and Collared nightjar (Caprimulgus enarratus).
Madagascar nightjar is smaller (21cm) than Collared nightjar (24cm), it occurs throughout Madagascar in open habitats and in urban building. While the rare and shy Collared nightjar is a forest dwelling bird, it inhabits Madagascar eastern rainforest and northeastern rainforest (Andasibe National Park, Ranomafana National Park, Masoala National Park…). It distinguished from Madagascar nightjar by its larger size and its distinct golden-buff collar across nape.
Let us plan your Madagascar birding tour, we will show you the best bird viewing.
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10/06/2025

MADAGASCAR
IFATY SPINY FOREST A MUST-SEE DESTINATION FOR BIRDWATCHERS
Ifaty Spiny Forest located in the dry southwestern Madagascar boasts a very rich avifauna in terms of endemicity and rarity. This dry and sub-desert forest inhabits some endangered species including the rare Long-Tailed Ground Roller, Sub-Desert Mesite, Running Coua, Green Capped, and Lafresnay’s Vanga …
This forest is preserved by Mosa’s family to protect not only the rare endemic bird species but also the lemurs including the newly discovered sportive lemur nick-named by Mosa “Black Shoulder’s Sportive Lemur”.
Let us lead you to Ifaty and encounter those rare species.
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26/05/2025

26/05/2025

MADAGASCAR BREATHTAKING DESTINATION
One of the 10 best wildlife sanctuaries in the world
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