Madagascar's Andasibe-Mantadia

Andasibe-Mantadia National Park protects 155 square kilometers of eastern rainforest, serving as one of Madagascar's most accessible parks for viewing endemic wildlife. The park is famous for the indri, Madagascar's largest primate, whose haunting calls echo through the forest. This biodiversity hotspot showcases Madagascar's unique evolutionary heritage. The park harbors 11 lemur species including the diademed sifaka and black-and-white ruffed lemur, over 100 bird species with high endemism, and countless reptiles, amphibians, and insects found nowhere else on Earth. Orchids and other endemic plants create a botanical wonderland. Night walks reveal mouse lemurs, leaf-tailed geckos, and other nocturnal species. Conservation efforts include community-managed reserves, reforestation projects, and environmental education. Local guides from surrounding villages lead all tours, ensuring economic benefits reach communities. Research stations study endemic species and forest ecology. Despite deforestation pressures, the park and community reserves maintain crucial habitat corridors for Madagascar's unique fauna.

Water Features

Streams, waterfalls, sacred lake

Ecosystem

This destination features a tropical rainforest ecosystem.