Mark Carwardine Zoologist, author & photographer Nick Garbutt Wildlife Photographer, artist, author & tour guide Jonathan Truss Wildlife Artist Mandy Shepherd Wildlife Artist, David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation David Back Wildlife Photographer 8 F O R R E S E R V A T I O N S C A L L U S O N 0845 130 6982 The Festival for 2008 lets us experience two different habitats, each with its own spectacular selection of wildlife, and offers an experience of the humid rainforest of Andasibe-Mantadia National Park and also the drier forests of the north-west staying at the magnificent Anjajavy Lodge. Together with Brown, White, and Black-ruffed Lemurs in Andasibe, you are likely to see the Indri (renowned for its eerie wailing song) the largest of all the lemurs. Chameleons abound including the impressive Parson’s Chameleon, along with tree frogs and numerous species of birds. The beautiful but shy Diademed Sifaka is also found in Mantadia, as well as the exceedingly elusive Fossa and the endangered Aye-Aye. In Anjajavy you are surrounded by lemurs - the morning calls of Coquerel’s Sifaka that lounge in the tree above your villa will wake you in time for breakfast! Brown Lemur groups are very approachable making this the perfect location for photography and art. In addition you will enjoy boat trips around the mangroves and limestone, where we may encounter Madagascar Fish Eagle (one of the rarest birds in the world). You can also swim, fish and snorkel in the sparkling waters of the Mozambique Channel. Jonathan and Angie Scott will recount tales of their travels and photographic trips. Nick Garbutt, a Madagascar wildlife specialist, will spread his enthusiasm and knowledge of the island and the mammals. Learn about photography and marine wildlife from Mark Carwardine and further photography tips from David Back. Jonathan Truss and Mandy Shepherd will hold painting workshops at lunch times and sketching sessions during the excursions. Lyn Hughes will be on hand for informative talks on journalism, and Hilary Bradt will chat about her tales of early adventures in Madagascar. 5th Annual Festival of Wildlife Vakona Lodge and Anjajavy, Madagascar 24th April to 2nd May 2008 Join the experts… Join us in Madagascar, one of the world’s most intriguing and enchanting islands. Festival of Wildlife Madagascar 2008

Jonathan and Angie Scott BBC “Big Cat Diary” presenter & photographers Lyn Hughes Editor-in-Chief/Publisher Wanderlust Magazine Hilary Bradt Founder of Bradt Travel Guides David Meyers Lemur specialist Helen Crowley Madagascar Program Director, Wildlife Conservation Society S E E U S O N T H E W E B AT wildlifeworldwide.com 9 Anjajavy Hotel Day 1 Fly to Antananarivo. Day 2 Transfer to Vakona Lodge in Andasibe National Park for three nights. Days 3 & 4 Enjoy indri and lemur forest walks in Andasibe-Mantadia National Park as well as presentations, masterclasses and workshops with our team of experts. Day 5 Return to Antananarivo and fly to Anjajavy for three nights. Days 6 & 7 Boat excursions, beach and forest walks, presentations and masterclasses. Farewell dinner. Day 8 Return to Antananarivo before heading back to the UK, arriving the following day or continue on one of the Festival extensions. Prices from £4,395 per person Post-Festival extensions: The Forests of Berenty 7 days (with Hilary Bradt) £1,695 The Wilds of Amber Mountain 7 days (with Mark Carwardine) £1,795 The Lemurs Ranomafana 9 days (with Jonathan & Angie Scott) £1,595 The Masoala Peninsula 9 days (with Nick Garbutt) £1,695 At least £180 from each booking goes directly to the David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation and local conservation projects