flora & fauna

Female (Maki macaco)

Male (Maki macaco)

The Souimanga Sunbird (Cinnyris sovimanga), native to Madagascar, is known for its iridescent plumage and graceful flight. These small birds are perfectly adapted for extracting nectar from flowers. Observing these birds is a true delight for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts, offering a slimpse into the colourful diversity of Madagascar's avian treasures.

A master of camouflague, the Giant Leaf-tailed Gecko (Uroplatus giganteus) is an evolutionary marvel. With its large, flattened body and leaf-shaped tail, it blends seemlesly into its forest habitat, making it nearly invisible to predators and prey alike! In fact, this photo was taken after I accidently grabbed this little giant without noticing it was right in front of me!

This beautiful male can often be seen displaying its colours.

The Malagasy Paraside Flycatcher (Terpsiphone mutata) is another captivating bird, endemic to Madagascar. 

Add a burst of spicy complexity to any meal, with pepercorn picked straight from our forest. 

This small and vibrant frog species is endemic to northern Madagascar and can often be seen amongst the leaf litter. 

Brookesia stumpffi is just one of the Brookesia spp. found here. Their slow and gentle nature makes them very easy to observe, although you will need to spot them first!

Brookesia stumpffi is a master of camouflage and capable of altering the colour of its skin to best fit its surroundings.