Basic ecotouristic information on Andasibe-Mantadia National Park (Madagascar) - localization, access, characteristic, fauna and flora, possible activities.
Localization
East Madagascar, about 150 km east of Antananarivo.
Access
Easy. visit About 3-hour drive east from the capital city, Antananarivo, on a paved road, Route Nationale 2.
Characteristic
155 km2, Hilly forested area. The park's two component parts are Mantadia National Park and Analamazoatra Reserve, which is best known for its population of Madagascar's largest lemur, the indri. Park´s elevation ranges from 800–1260 meters, with a humid climate. Average annual precipitation is 1700 mm, with rainfall on 210 days of each year. Typical ecosystems: primary and secondary rain forest, freshwater ecosystems.
Fauna + Flora
Species List - See the Attachment Below
(Species list may not be complete)
Possible Activities
Hikes ranging from 1–6 hours are typically available in both parts of the park. A local guide is required for visitors entering either part of the park.
Swimming in the waters below the waterfall.
Note
Park is listed as World Heritage Site of UNESCO
Open throughout the year, best time to visit IX and V.
The main threat to this park comes from the disappearance of adjoining habitat outside the park.
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