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Birding Madagascar
at Your Own Pace
A 100% Malagasy tour company with over 28 years of experience serving birders from all over the world to the extraordinary endemic birds of Madagascar.
About Us
Birding Madagascar at Your Own Pace
If you are planning to go birdwatching in Madagascar, we are here to help. We are a Malagasy tour company based in Antananarivo, with over 27 years of experience as a Destination Management Company (DMC). With our expert birding team, you can choose from our carefully selected tours or have your tour customized to your preferences.
Our mission: help you discover and experience the birds of Madagascar!
Climate change and the degradation of natural habitats are directly affecting the birds' behaviours. These effects are evident in the field. As stakeholders in the conservation and preservation of Madagascar's birds, our team members continually update our knowledge and information to make your birding trip as successful and sustainable as possible.
Now is the time to plan your trip to Madagascar.
Explore our Madagascar avifauna, discover top birding sites, or browse our full bird list.
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Our Birding Tours
From express getaways to deep immersive expeditions — all tailor-made to your pace and interest.
Why Choose Us
Why Birding With Us?
100% Local Team
Composed of ornithologists and expert birder guides. 100% Malagasy, ready to accommodate and welcome all birders including seniors and lovers.
Presence & Field Expertise
We are permanently working on the field so we have the latest updates. We will take you to the best sites to spot the birds of our island.
Challenges
We are ready for challenges 365 days and not only during some seasons of the year. We operate year-round across all habitats.
Custom Trips
Our tours are tailor-made to match your time and pace. 24/7 responses and assistance guaranteed.
Good Value for Money
We offer good value for money tours — above that your money goes straight to the local base, supporting communities directly.
Conservation
We participate actively in the local bird conservation of Madagascar. We are stakeholders in the preservation of Madagascar's unique avifauna.
Community Engagement
We are entirely involved in the local communities as we are from these communities. Our team is 100% Malagasy.
Award-Winning Heritage
Madagascar's Leading Tour Operator & DMC by World Travel Awards for 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025. A multiple award-winning team you can trust.
Award-Winning
A Multiple Award-Winning Team
Cactus Tours has been honored with the prestigious titles of Madagascar's Leading Tour Operator and Madagascar's Leading Destination Management Company (DMC) by the World Travel Awards for four consecutive years: 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025!
Latest News
The Dusky Tetraka Rediscovered by Our Team
Late in 2024, the team of Birds and Birding Madagascar rediscovered the Dusky Tetraka – Crossleyia tenebrosa, one of the 10 most wanted birds in the world.
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Global Bird Fair
Birds & Birding Madagascar participates in major international birding events, including the Global Bird Fair. Meet our team and learn more about Madagascar's extraordinary avifauna.
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"The Best Madagascar Birding Experience Ever"
Our tours are tailor-made to match your time and pace. 24/7 responses and assistance guaranteed.
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