Andasibe-Mantadia National Park

The Andasibe-Mantadia National Park is the nearest national park to Antananarivo, the capital of Madagascar, with a distance of about 160 kilometers (100 miles) between. As one of the most popular national parks in the country, the park features endemic lemurs, chameleons, fragrant orchids, luxuriant tropical forests, and spectacular waterfalls. For wild animal enthusiasts and nature lovers, the Andasibe-Mantadia National Park is an ideal place to feel animal vitality and appreciate impressive natural scenery.

Lemur Lovers’ First Choice

Lemurs are undoubtedly the most famous animals in the Andasibe-Mantadia National Park, and tourists from all over the world come to view this endemic animal in Madagascar. Among a total of 14 species that are also the most in the country, the largest one is Indri whose body length can reach 70 centimeters (28 inches). With a short face and two round ears, cute Indri lemurs jump from one tree to another and make loud and distinctive calls in the forests. Common brown lemurs, eastern woolly lemurs, and more species of lemurs await you to find here.

Two particular ways to view lemurs in the park are respectively carried out at night and on a canoe. Nocturnal lemurs including Goodman's mouse lemurs also live in this park. They are the smallest lemurs and you can meet them during your night tour. Besides, taking a canoe to view lemurs will add more joy to your trip here.

Happy Land for Madagascan Endemic Animals and Plants

Home to 51 species of reptiles, 84 species of amphibians, 72 species of mammals, and 117 species of birds, the park is worthy of the title of “a paradise for animals”, among which most are endemic. In the park with rich biodiversity, you can meet lizards whose colors look the same as those of tree barks, Parson's chameleons whose colors change flexibly with the environment, and frogs that stay on green leaves. Take photos of them and create the most vivid memory for your tour.

Besides, the park is situated in dense tropical forests, and you can see tall and luxuriant palm trees and ferns. Looking down on the ground, fragrant and delicate orchids will amaze you. Home to 120 species of endemic orchids, the park sends you flower aroma as a precious gift.

5 Eco-tourism Circuits in the Andasibe-Mantadia National Park

The park offers 5 different eco-tourism circuits for tourists to closely enjoy natural beauty and local culture. Their prices and duration vary depending on the contents.

1. The first circuit features lively lemurs and remarkable waterfalls. Walking on the river bank, you can enjoy fantastic natural scenery. 
2. To view birds as much as possible, the second circuit is the best choice, and you can further observe amphibians and abundant native plants. 
3. A holy waterfall is along the third circuit and the culture behind the waterfall is more valuable. Lemurs and orchids in forests can also be viewed in this circuit. 
4. Swimming is unique to the fourth circuit, and frogs and dragonflies are other highlights.
5. The fifth circuit is the longest and most suitable for hiking lovers. Throughout the circuit, you can view Bamboo lemurs, Indri lemurs, birds, orchids, moss, primeval forests, and many more.

Best Time to Visit the Andasibe-Mantadia National Park

The drought season from May to October is the proper period to visit the park, because the rainy season is moister, and rainy days, which also lead to muddy roads, are not that convenient for sightseeing.

How to Get to the Andasibe-Mantadia National Park

It takes about 4 hours by car from Antananarivo to the Andasibe-Mantadia National Park. The rental fee for a car per day is about 280,000 MGA.

 Recommended Visiting Duration: 2 hours.
 Ticket Fare: 45,000 MGA for an adult and 25,000 MGA for a kid. The tour guiding service is a must, and the additional guiding fee ranges from 50,000 MGA to 120,000 MGA.
 Other Notes: Please wear suitable long-sleeved clothes, long pants, and non-slip sneakers to make your tour more comfortable.