Going to Madagascar (Kianjavato)

[ChameLIonLover]

Greetings! I recently applied and was accepted to monitor a couple lemur species in the Kianjavato commune of SE Madagascar. This is a part of the Madagascar Biodiversity Project at the Henry Doorly Zoo. I was hoping to go to some other nearby areas if possible to explore. What would you recommend that is not too far away? I will be there for 3 months and I'll be free on the weekends.

I won't be going until July of 2017 after I graduate, so I have plenty of time to do some research. I thought I would check here to see if anybody has been around this area. I'm curious if there are chameleons to be found in this region. Thanks for any suggestions!

Li

 

[Decadancin]

Greetings! I recently applied and was accepted to monitor a couple lemur species in the Kianjavato commune of SE Madagascar. This is a part of the Madagascar Biodiversity Project at the Henry Doorly Zoo. I was hoping to go to some other nearby areas if possible to explore. What would you recommend that is not too far away? I will be there for 3 months and I'll be free on the weekends.

I won't be going until July of 2017 after I graduate, so I have plenty of time to do some research. I thought I would check here to see if anybody has been around this area. I'm curious if there are chameleons to be found in this region. Thanks for any suggestions!

Li

I know @jannb has taken a trip there and has tons of great pics here on the forums. You could check out some of her recent trip and see what areas she visited. I am so jealous!!! I would love to hang out in the jungles with some lemurs.

 

[Virgil1972]

I have no advise for you but wanted to say how cool it is that you get to go and do that stuff.

 

[Decadancin]

Also, you can check the Field Observations Forum https://www.chameleonforums.com/forums/field-observations.92/ for som Madagascar threads. May be some info there.

 

[Chris Anderson]

Kianjavato is near Ranomafana National Park. This area has a high chameleon diversity and would be an excellent place to try to visit.

Chris

 

[Motherlode Chameleon]

Wow great opportunity! I recommend documenting and posting some pictures of your stay in Madagascar.

Best Regards
Jeremy A. Rich

 

[ChameLIonLover]

Also, you can check the Field Observations Forum https://www.chameleonforums.com/forums/field-observations.92/ for som Madagascar threads. May be some info there.

Thanks! I saw that earlier; I'll definitely check it out.

Kianjavato is near Ranomafana National Park. This area has a high chameleon diversity and would be an excellent place to try to visit.

Chris

Thanks Chris! Ranomafana both sounds and looks magical.

 

[absolutbill]

So jealous. So totally, stinkin' jealous. Please understand that photos are a requirement, and not just of the chams but of the lemurs as well. Did I mention I'm jealous???

 

[trickedoutbiker]

So jealous. So totally, stinkin' jealous

I think you speak for 99.9% of us...... TAKE ME, TAKE ME!!!

 

[Remkon]

Nice! Send us pics!

If you bump into a lion, a zebra, a hippo, a giraffe and/or a group of penguins you should probably send them the NY Central Park Zoo.

 

[absolutbill]

Nice! Send us pics!

If you bump into a lion, a zebra, a hippo, a giraffe and/or a group of penguins you should probably send them the NY Central Park Zoo.

Well played, well played indeed!

 

[ChameLIonLover]

Hi guys, I was wondering if anybody had any advice with booking a flight. I live in Nebraska, and am trying to find the cheapest flight possible for Antanarivo at the end of July.

Thanks for any feedback. I really appreciate it!

Li

 

[Remkon]

i always look on skyscanner.com for prices of tickets... If you're a bit flexible in your departure and return dates you can save quite some money.

 

[alphakenc]

Book the airline early ,get a coach seating,its going to be a long trip,be as comfortable as u can.