MADAGASCARAND REUNION 24 JUNE - 14 JULY 2018Ignacio Palacios – Richard l’Anson

MADAGASCAR

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This fascinating island off the southeastern coast of Africa is a lot more than that the famous animated movie and lemurs. Madagascar is the fourth largest island in the world so there is lots of unique things to see and to do since almost all of the flora and fauna on the island are unique to Madagascar. The unique ecology of Madagascar has led some scientists to refer to the country as the “eighth continent” of the world.

REUNION

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Réunion Island (1h 20 mins by plane from Madagascar) is a French department in the Indian Ocean, known for its volcanic, rainforested interior, coral reefs and beaches. Its most iconic landmark is Piton de la Fournaise, one of the most active volcanoes in the world. An astonishing lunar landscape. Climbing up the Piton de la Fournaise reveals strange, stunning, but very accessible scenery. The Plaine des Sables, the Pas de Bellecombe mountain pass, craters and lava flows are just some of the magical places you will never forget.

INTRODUCTION With Richard and Ignacio, you will see this iconic land at its best and If your partner is not a keen photographer, we would invite you to bring her/him along as you will both enjoy the rich photo opportunities as well as an amazing cultural experience and natural wonders. With its light, wild landscapes and rich cultural heritage, Madagascar and Reunion will feed the imagination of any traveler/photographer.

Madagascar Madagascar is, above all, a nature destination. While there are certainly interesting man-made facets of the country such as colonial towns, native crafts, markets and sleepy coastal villages – Madagascar is an eco-traveller’s dream. From endless jungles filled with endemic plants, rare birds, and endangered animals, to white-sand beaches and limestone karst formations, the island is an explosion of nature.

Reunion Reunion is not all about photogenic landscapes. There’s plenty to compel culture photographers too. This French overseas territory offers a fascinating jumble of Creole, African, Indian, Chinese and French influences that was created by centuries of immigration. There’s a wealth of architectural treasures, historic sites, delightful religious and colonial buildings and vibrant festivals that are a great occasion to immerse oneself in local culture. A smattering of top-notch museums round out the offerings.

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“ Madagascar is the fourth largest island in the world and has two seasons, a hot rainy season which starts in November and last until April and a cooler dry season which starts in May and last until October.”

Fianarantsoa

Antsirabe

MADAGASCAR

REUNION

MAURITIUS

Toliara

Morondava

Bekopaka

Ifaty

Capital

Tourist site

National park

National road

Dirt road

Flight

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ANTANANARIVO

INDIAN OCEAN

Ambositra

Ranohira

Ranomafana

Ambalolampy

Andasibe

Zombitse NP

Isalo NP

Ranomafana NP

Andasibe NP

Tsingy de Bemaraha NP

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ITINERARY DAY 1 - Sunday 24 June, arrival into AntananarivoTransfers to Louvre Hotel (our meeting point).

If you arrive early in the morning into Antananarivo it’s worth touring around the capital city of Madagascar whilst we recover from the jet-lag. Antananarivo was as built in 1610 and it is the economic and political capital of Madagascar and situated at the heart of the island.

Photograph its daily craft markets, and buildings including the old city where we find Christian buildings dating from the 1800s and the historic monuments of central Imerina.

Group Gathering, presentations, briefing and dinner. Night at Louvre hotel.

DAY 2 - Monday 25 June, Antananarivo to Morondava – Avenue of BaobabsTransfers to airport and flight to Morondava. Transfer to Palissandre Cote Quest Hotel.

Morondava is famous for the spectacular Avenue of the Baobabs. It’s a row of about 20 – 25 imposing Baobab trees along some 260 meter long stretch of dirt road and in the nearby pastures between Morondava and Belo Tsiribihina. These giant baobab trees are a 800 year-old legacy of the dense tropical forests that once stood here. Over the years, as the country’s population grew, the forests were steadily cut down, leaving only the baobab trees, which the locals preserved for religious reasons. It has been a center of local conservation efforts and was granted temporary protected status, the first step toward making it Madagascar’s first natural monument.

In the afternoon we will explore the Mangroves on a dugout Canoe and a fishermen village. Betania, island.

Night at Palissandre Cote Quest Hotel.

DAY 3 - Tuesday 26 June, drive to Bekopaka (198 km) with transfer by ferry boat through Belo sur Tsiribihina.Stop at the Baobab Avenue en route and lunch at Mad Zebu restaurant.

Dinner and overnight Le Grand hotel du Tsingy.

DAY 4 - Wednesday 27 June, Tsingy of BemarahaTsingy de Bemaraha is one of Madagascar’s newest parks. The 152,000ha Bemaraha is best known for its Tsingy sharp limestone pinnacles. Cut through the Tsingy are canyons and gorges full of rich fauna and flora. It is home to a number of animal species, including 11 types of lemur including the unique Decken’s sifaka, The Red-fronted brown lemurs, and the critically endangered Madagascar fish-eagle. The Manambola river canyon which forms the southern boundary of the park is simply breathtaking and magnificent.

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“ Madagascar was settled by Asians (before mainland Africans) that came from the island of Borneo (which now belongs to the people of Malaysia, Brunei and Indonesia). Over the next hundred years or so Africans, Asians and Europeans began to settle in Madagascar, each bringing with them their own cultures and traditions, many of which are still observed today.”

Antananarivo

DAY 5 - Thursday 28 June Little Tsingy and return to MorondavaVisit Little Tsingy and canoe excursion. During the descent of the Manambolo river of Belo on the Tsiribihina you will experience the thrill of canoeing, admire an uncivilized forest, cross the canyon and appreciate the view of traditions and customs of the region.

Continue to Morondava with ferry boat transfer through Belo sur Tsiribihina. Stop at the Avenue of Baobabs to admire and photograph the sunset.

Overnight at Palissandre Cote Ouest hotel, Morondava.

DAY 6 - Friday 29 June, return to Antananarivo and drive to Andasibe National ParkTransfer to airport. Arrival into Antananarivo and drive to Andasibe (160km) visiting Mr. Peyrieras insect and reptile reserve.

The reserve is located 72 km from the capital (approx. 2h 15min drive) home to endemic species such as chameleons of Madagascar like Calumma, Furcifer Brookesia, geckos, snakes, frogs, crocodiles, butterflies, stick insects and also some groups of lemurs including the Coquerel’s Sifaka (Propithecus coquereli).

Overnight at Vakona Forest Lodge.

DAY 7 - Saturday 30 June, Mantadia National ParkMantadia National Park with its 154 km² encompasses two distinct areas: the small Réserve Spéciale d’Analamazaotra (popularly known by the old French name of the nearby town and railway station, Périnet) in the south next to Andasibe village; and the much larger Parc National de Mantadia to the north. Both parts belonged to the same humid forest, but because of human activities are now divided in two. The park was created in 1989. Due to its closeness to the capital and the good road condition all year round almost all visitors to Madagascar will choose to come here to follow the Indri call, which is the star of the park.

Overnight at Vakona Forest Lodge.

DAY 8 - Sunday 1 July, Andasibe National ParkAfternoon visit to Mitsinjo private reserve and Nocturnal walk around the reserve.

Andasibe National Park is the most visited of the Protected Areas. This national park actually comprises two parts: The Mantadia Park and the Analamazaotra reserve of Indri. It is a real treasure in terms of fauna. Andasibe hosts 11 species of lemurs of which the biggest, the Indri, is easily spotted because of its impressive shrieks. It cannot bear being in captivity, so it can be admired only in its natural milieu.

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ITINERARY The park also has several species of birds, reptiles, insects and batrachians. As for its flora, it is the luxuriant vegetation of tropical forests with several varieties of ferns, epihyts, sacred creepers, orchids and dwarf palm trees.

Overnight at Vakona Forest Lodge.

DAY 9 - Monday 2 July, on the way to Ranonafana (Antsirabe)Drive to Antsirabe (315 km) and visit aluminum foundry in Ambatolampy.

Overnight at Plumeria hotel, Antsirabe.

DAY 10 - Tuesday 3 July, on the way to Ranonafana (Ambrosita)Ambositra or the town of the Zafimaniry must not be missed. A stop there is a must to discover the various styles of Malagasy handicraft and Zafimaniry creations.

Overnight at Thermal hotel (nr Ranomafana NP).

DAY 11 - Wednesday 4 July, Ranomafana National ParkVisit to Ranomafana National Park, with picnic lunch. Nocturnal walk outside the park.

The biological richness of Ranomafana National Park is extremely high. 37 families and more than 100 species exist and primate species richness is among the highest in the world, with 12 species in five families, all endemic. Land snail biodiversity is also among the highest in the world.

It is arguably Madagascar’s best known and most important park. Created in 1991 following the 1986 discovery of the golden bamboo lemur, Ranomafana has served as a model for subsequent parks and reserves in the country and abroad. Note that once you go to the more distant areas where most tourists don’t go, then you get the real wildlife experience.

Overnight at Thermal hotel (nr Ranomafana NP).

DAY 12 - Thursday 5 July, on the way to Isalo National Park (Antemoro)Drive to Ranohira (370km). Visit Antemoreo paper factory and Anja Park in Ambalavao.

This paper of Arabic origin is unique and is made of shrub barks called Avoha chewed up with water and left in the sun to dry up. The Antemoro paper has become the raw material used in the making of greeting cards, gift wrappings, paintings and all sorts of decorative items.

Overnight at Relais de la Reine hotel (nr Isalo NP).

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“ 90% of all Madagascan Animals and Wildlife Aren’t Found Anywhere Else. It’s a unique climate and this has resulted in a number of unique shapes.”

Family of Lemurs

DAY 13 - Friday 6 July, visit to Isalo National ParkIsalo National Park, often referred as the Jurassic Park, is home to some of Madagascar’s most stunning scenery. Isalo’s landscape consists of eroded sandstone formations dating to the Jurassic period, deep canyons with riparian forests, palm-lined oases, fire-resistant tapia forests, and open grasslands. It is arguably the best place to see ring-tailed lemurs and white sifakas dancing and jumping. It is a sacred place for the Bara tribe, whose burial sites are marked by mounds of tiny stones placed in crevices in the rock face.

Isalo has natural swimming pools so cool and so crystal-clear that it is hard to resist diving into after early morning walks.

Overnight at Relais de la Reine hotel (nr Isalo NP).

DAY 14 - Saturday 7 July, drive to ToliaraOn the way to Toliara (243km) we will visit Zombitse National Park. Drive to Ifaty (23km).

The Zombitse-Vohibasia National Park was established in 1997. The complex Zombitse Vohibasia is famous for its wealth of rare birds. It also counts 08 species of lemurs, including the endangered Phaner furcifer pallescens.

Overnight at Les Dunes d’Ifaty hotel.

DAY 15 - Sunday 8 July, Reniala and Turtle’s villageReniala reserve covers an area of 60 hectares. This zone presents an exceptional flora and fauna richness with more than 1000 plant species and many endemic birds including Uratelornis and Monias, reptiles: Turtles: Astrochelys, Pyxis, lizards, snakes, microcebes ...

Overnight at Les Dunes d’Ifaty hotel.

DAY 16 - Monday 9 July, flight back to AntananarivoDrive back to Toliara and transfer to the airport.

Free day to discover Antananarivo city for those who didn’t have the chance at the start of the tour.

Dinner, feedback, overnight at Louvre hotel.

DAY 17 - Tuesday 10 JulyTransfers to airport – flights to Reunion Island.

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DAY 17 - 21 - Tuesday 10 July - Saturday 14 July (tour ends 14 July after breakfast)

The island enjoys a fair tropical climate, resulting in a lush vegetation, abundant greeneries and nearly half of the total area of Reunion Island is classified as World Heritage Site by UNESCO. With its numerous peaks and volcanos, the island is an open-air museum where intense nature sways.

You can trek pretty much everywhere, from sea level to “Le Piton des Neiges” and its 3070 metres (the island’s highest peak).

Reunion Island is a place for discovery, diverse sceneries, a vibrant culture and thrilling activities:

• Climb to the Piton de Fournaisse – One of the most active volcanoes of the planet with more than 150 eruptions recorded since the 17th century! The volcano is the most visited place of Reunion Island and probably the most thrilling attraction of the Indian Ocean too. It stands at some 2632m high.

• Le Maido viewpoint/Cirque de Mafate – Réunion island is host to many impressive canyons. One of them is the “Cirque de Mafate” nearly a kilometer deep. Le Maido is a scenic overview of the “Cirque de Mafate”. The Cirque has no roads down into it. The best way to discover it is by doing a long hike, driving up to the viewpoint.

• Cilaos – Cilaos is a caldera located next to Mafate, but unlike its neighbour, Cilaos is accessible by road. The road follows a canyon and rises thousands of metres in about 40 kilometers before finally arriving at Cilaos in the Cirque de Cilaos valley, famous for its impressive canyons and waterfalls.

• Voile de la Mariée – Voile de la Mariée is one of the many natural treasures of Reunion Island. This waterfall is famous for the optical illusion it produces, the falls take the appearance the veils of a bride! Several chutes form this waterfall which end up in a natural pool surrounded by

sumptuous flora.

• Bassin des Aigrettes – The clear water from this natural pool at the foot of a breathtaking waterfalls will amaze you.

• Saint-Paul Market – The market is the best place to discover Reunion Island’s culinary culture and traditions. Over 300 exhibitors offer local products, spices, fruits and vegetables. Saint-Paul market is also the best place to find souvenir gifts of Reunion Island.

• If time permits, we will relax at Ermitage and or Boucan Canot Beaches and we will stroll around Eden Garden for a couple of hours to admire the wide variety of tropical fauna and floran including some endemic species of Reunion Island.

• If weather and time permits, we will take a helicopter tour over the island (not included in the price).

REUNION

“ The volcanic island is a French overseas department and a paradise for fans of trekking and outdoor activities of all kinds, including photography. Giant craters and chains of vertiginous mountains rise above the wild valleys and abundant jungle.”

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Camera skillsWe will assist you out in the field with the camera skills needed to capture those incredible moments. Regardless of your level and your camera equipment, you will improve your skills as a photographer and you will learn the craft with an expert team.

Post-processingDuring the workshop, we will have the opportunity to process and enhance your images using Lightroom, Photoshop, Capture One and other editing software. If the weather is good, we will be out in the nature photographing but there are always opportunities to sit down and work on your images when we are in the hotel.

Critique sessionsThe purpose of critiques is to offer one’s impression of a photo. During sessions, you will have professional views of your work with a constructive evaluation to include feedback, suggestions and tips. Photography is an art and therefore critiques can often feel personal, but it is often a great learning exercise to have your images reviewed by some professional photographers.

Level of photographyAll levels of photographers are welcome. We will be providing instruction on all aspects of image capture and post processing and it does not really matter whether you are a beginner or an expert photographer. We welcome all levels of photographers using equipment from mobile phones & tablets, compact cameras to digital SLR cameras.

Physical requirementsOur guides will take us to a range of different locations by mini vans and 4WD’s, most of which involve some short walks. Sometimes, we may take longer walks, but all excursions are optional and if you are tired, you can always sleep in and relax in the hotel.

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“ Cut off from the African mainland 165 million years ago, Madagascar evolved in isolation, leading to many unique and endemic species. The hands-down superstars of this wild performance are the endangered lemur, of which 90 percent of the surviving global population is found only here.”

ADDITIONAL

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IGNACIO PALACIOS

Ignacio Palacios is a Spanish/Australian travel photographer based on Planet Earth that stops in Sydney from time to time. He is best known for his travel, landscapes and fine

art photography. His previous background was in engineering and management consultant for various companies in wind and renewable energies.

Although he has been a part time photographer since 1998, he became a full time professional photographer in 2012 following the footsteps of three generations of photographers in his family.

Ignacio has traveled around the world since 1998, gathering an extensive collection of images of people, places, wildlife and landscapes across more than 80 countries in five different continents. He is one of the world’s few full-time professional photographers/guides and he has led tours to Patagonia, the Altiplano, the Atacama Desert, Galapagos, Spain, Norway, Finland, and Iceland since 2013.

Ignacio writes and provides images to numerous magazines and publications around the world, such as Luminous Landscape and Lonely Planet books and guides.

He has received Australian and International awards and has been a finalist and highly commended in some prestigious competitions such as the NSW AIPP Epson Awards, BBC Veolia Environment Wildlife Photographer, National Geographic Travel Contest, Australian Geographic Photographer of the Year, Travel Photography or the Year, IPA, Head On, Eyes on Asia and the International Loupe awards.

In 2014 he was awarded with a LUX Gold in Spain (the most prestigious professional photography award in his country).

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RICHARD I’ANSON

Our Guest Photographer on this expedition is Richard I’Anson. Richard is a freelance photographer who has built a career on his twin passions for travel and photography.

Over the past 34 years he has travelled the world, amassing a substantial and compelling collection of images of people and places in more than 90 countries on all seven continents.

His images are published worldwide in books, magazines, newspapers, brochures, calendars, posters, cards and websites. Richard has published twelve books including five editions of the best-selling Lonely Planet Guide to Travel Photography, Lonely Planet’s Best Ever Photography Tips and the large format pictorials: Australia: 42 Great Landscape Experiences, Nepal and India: essential encounters.

Richard was one of five photographers selected for the National Geographic Channel television series Tales by Light (screened in Australia and New Zealand in June 2015). He is a Master of Photography awarded by the Australian Institute of Professional Photography (AIPP); he is the World Nomads Travel Photography Scholarship Mentor and represents Canon Australia as a Canon Master Photographer.

Richard runs workshops teaching all aspects of travel photography for individuals and small groups and leads photography tours to Australian and international destinations. He is also much sought after as a speaker and judge for photography and travel industry events and competitions.

His photography is represented by Getty Images. When he’s not on the road Richard lives in Sydney, Australia. For more information about Richard and his photography log onto www.richardianson.com, www.facebook.com/richardiansonphotography and richianson on Instagram.

THE TEAM

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“ Richard and Ignacio are experienced travel photographers who have traveled around the world and provided tuition to hundreds of enthusiasts and profesionals during their photography work-shops and tours. They have traveled together to Chile, Argentina and Kamchatka (Russia). This will be their third co-lead workshop.”

Tsingy of Bemaraha

Terms of payment• A deposit of US$2,000 must

be paid to secure your place. The deposit is non-refundable unless you can sell your place to someone else

• The Registration Form must be filled in and signed by each participant at the time of paying the first deposit. Participation will be declined otherwise.

• The remaining balance must be paid on or before 1 March 2018

• Bookings will be accepted strictly in the order they are received

• Important: the workshop requires a minimum of 8 participants to run so please don’t book your flights until this has been confirmed.

To calculate the rate in AU$, the currency exchange rate will be obtained from the Westpac website at the time of trans-ferring the deposit and balance.

What’s included• 17 days (16 nights) in

Madagascar

• 5 days (4 nights) in Reunion

• Transportation and accommodation in Madagascar and Reunion

• Accommodation on full board during the tour

• All domestic flights in Madagascar and transfers to airport

• English speaking guide throughout the tour

• Touristic map of Madagascar

• Mineral water during excursions

• All local taxes

• Entrance fees in the parks/ reserves

• Local guide fees when visiting parks/reserves.

What’s not included• Airfares from Australia/US and

other international destinations

• Travel insurance with emer-gency evacuation is mandatory as a condition of booking

• Visas (see information about Visas below)

• Helicopter flight in Reunion

• Flight from Madagascar to Reunion

• Camera/Equipment Insurance

• Optional personal activities

• Alcohol consumption and extra beverages

• Tips to the local guides along the way

• Any other personal expenses.

Cancellation PolicyA written notice of any cancellation must be received by you at which time the following cancellation fees will apply:

• If cancelled between 1 March 2018 and end of April 2018, 50% of the workshop cost will be payable

• If cancelled between 1 May 2018 and before departure, a fee equal to 100% of the workshop cost will be payable

• Failure to pay by the due dates will be considered a cancellation of the booking and fees paid will be non-refundable

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

• Bookings made after 1 March 2018 must be paid in full

• No refunds will be made for unused portions of the workshop. The photography workshop is sold as a land package (no airfares included)

• Cancellation fees are not transferable.

Camera gearThere is really no limit to what camera gear you take but we always recommend to travel light! Check with your airline about weight restrictions. What-ever level of camera equipment you have, we will help to ensure you get the most out of it.

Fitness and health considerationsSometimes participants will be required to walk on uneven terrain or tracks and hiking. A basic level of walking fitness will help, but this tour is not a hiking tour or a trekking tour so nothing extreme will be required. If you have concerns about your own capabilities or health please check with your doctor before booking a place.

By signing the Registration Form, you guarantee that to the best of your knowledge, you do not have any physical or other disability that could create a risk for you or other tour participants. Once a booking has been accepted by IP Travel Photography, medical circumstances will not be accepted as an exemption to the Cancellation Policy above.

Within the Registration Form, please indicate any health issues, allergies or dietary requirements. IP Travel Photography does not assume any responsibility or liability for medical care or special dietary requirements.

If a participant become ill during the workshop, IP Travel Photography reserves the right to continue the tour for the benefit of the rest of the participants. IP Travel Photography will make every effort to assist you whilst trying to minimize disruption of the workshop for other participants.

VisasMadagascar Visas To enter Madagascar, a passport valid for six months after the date of entry is required. Visas for Madagascar are also required. You can obtain a visa valid for 30 days upon arrival in Madagascar. This can be paid in cash with US Dollars or Euros. Further information on visa requirements for Madagascar may be obtained from the Consulate General for Madagascar in Sydney.

Reunion Visas The same visa regulations that apply to Australians travelling to France also apply for travel to Reunion. Australians do not need a visa for stays of up to 90 days.

RightsIP Travel Photography reserves the right to:

• Substitute hotels/accommodation

• Make changes in the itinerary or transport if required due to changes in airline schedules, or when necessary

• Cancel the workshop prior to departure, in which case a full refund of all payments received will be given. If such event occurred, IP Travel Photography will not be responsible for any other expenses such as non-refundable air fares, visa fees and other related expenses. The responsibility for such bookings lies with the participant. As such, IP Travel Photography recommends participants to purchase a travel protection insurance prior to paying the first deposit.

• Substitute the tour leader and guest photographer as originally specified, in which case this substitution will not entitle the participant of a refund

• Accept or refuse any person as a participant in the workshop

• Change the price of the workshop due to adverse currency exchange fluctuations, airline schedule changes, fuel and tax price charges.

LiabilityThe operation of the workshop is at the sole discretion of Ignacio Palacios and Richard l’Anson, having in mind the wellbeing and interests of all participants and the safe and sensible operation of the program as specified within this itinerary

IP Travel Photography does not accept any liability for the acts, omissions or default, whether negligent or otherwise of third party providers

IP Travel Photography disclaims liability for any injury, damage, loss, delay, additional expense or trouble caused by force majeure or any other event which is not preventable by reasonable diligence on IP Travel Photography’s part.

IP Travel PhotographyIP Travel Photography is an ASIC business name with Australian Business Number 16578586693 and registered in Australia under the Business Names Registration Act 2011. IP Travel Photography (Ignacio Palacios) will guide and provide photography tuition to all participants during the tour. IP Travel Photography is not a travel agent or travel service provider.

WORKSHOP DATES AND PRICES

Tour dates: 24 June – 14 July 2018

The tour commences in Antananarivo and ends in Reunion Island. All thee internal flights in Madagascar are included in the price. Flight to Reunion is not included in the price. You can fly back home via Antananarivo/Johannesburg/or via Mauritius.

Madagascar and Reunion: US$13,990 pp twin share including three internal flightsSingle room supplement Madagascar: US$2,290Single room supplement Reunion: US$1,390 (Hotel Blue Margouillat ****)

Maximum 14 participants

A deposit of US$2,000 is required when you book the workshop

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CHECKLIST

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Camera equipment• DSLR or Medium Format (check

your baggage allowance with your airline/travel agent)

• Tripod with quick release plate

• Standard zoom, wide angle and telephoto lenses

• Battery and chargers

• Shutter cable release

• Polarising filter and ND filters

• Laptop computer with Photoshop and Lightroom and/or Capture One

• External backup drives and memory cards for storage.

We recommend to shrink-wrap your baggage at your departure airport. Ensure your telephoto lenses are packed in protective packs designed for such lenses. We also recommend that you pack your camera equipment as your hand luggage as much as possible so that if the checked-in baggage is lost or delayed at least you can start photographing as soon as you arrive.

Note: Please contact me if you want to discuss equipment for this trip.

What to bring, clothing and other• Accommodation will be clean

and comfortable with all bedding and towels provided.

• A good pair of strong waterproof walking boots (Well-worn in) and good waterproof over trousers are recommended

• Sun cream, mosquito repellent, hat, raincoat, head torch, walking shoes, sun glasses, alarm clock/smart phone.

Other Notes:

• Credit card is valid only in major cities and major hotels with a commission of 3 %

• Only cash Euro and US dollars is recommended

• In Madagascar the electricity supply is intermittent. Most of hotels have power generators.

• On domestic flights in Madagascar free seating applies.

• Smoking is not permitted on board the touring vehicle. Comfort stops are included en route.

• All outdoor excursions & tourist attractions are subject to weather conditions

IP Travel Photography reserves the right to cancel this workshop. In the event of this happening, all payments received will be refunded but participants shall have no further claim against IP Travel Photography arising from such cancellation. Any such refund will not include payments for any bookings for other services made in addition to the itinerary outlined above. The responsibility for such bookings lies with the participant. As such, IP Travel Photography recommends participants to purchase a travel protection insurance prior to paying the first deposit.

To reserve your place for 2018 or to make an enquiry, please email ignacio@iptravelphotography.com.au

“ The lemur is only found in the wild in Madagascar and they are sacred. As of 2012, there were 103 living species and subspecies of lemur, almost all classified as rare, vulnerable, or endangered.”

Chameleon, Ranomafana National Park

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