Ankarafantsika National Park Travel Guide: Top Sights in Madagascar,

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Ankarafantsika National Park- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Natural Scenery; Madagascar; 5 Reviews

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Suggested Duration: 48 hours

Ankarafantsika National Park, located near Andranofasika in Madagascar's Boeny Region and just 115 kilometers from Majunga, spans approximately 135,000 hectares and showcases a rich tapestry of dry tropical forests, savannahs, and unique eroded rock formations, some cultivated by the indigenous Sakalava people. Unified in 2002, the park offers enhanced conservation for its diverse ecosystems, which are home to over 800 plant species—many endemic—such as the medicinal katrafay and the striking sakoanala tree. The park boasts a fascinating array of wildlife, including 10 amphibian species, 44 reptiles, and 8 lemur species, notably the rare greater big-footed mouse and the Madagascan big-headed turtle. Birdwatchers will find a haven here, with 129 bird species recorded, including the endemic Van Dam's vanga and Madagascar fish eagle, which is often observed at Ravelobe Lake.

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Reviews of Ankarafantsika National Park

Colleen Denny

5
Reviewed: 2024-07-07

An astonishing national park with very few foreign visitors. A local guide is required and definitely makes the whole experience better. Highly recommend our guide, Rapp! Great animals in the day and at night (try to do a night hike!), but also starkly different biomes side by side in the park. The sandstone canyon is unlike anything I've ever seen! Incredible views.
John

5
Reviewed: 2023-07-19

Amazing national park on your way from Tana to Majunga. The ticket office isn't exactly where this 📍 is but on the actual road. The park has different areas with tons of birds and lemurs. Bonus point for the great night walk that's done right on the edge of the park. Highly recommended!
Julia Zirkle

5
Reviewed: 2019-07-21

Wonderful park to see lemurs, chameleons, geckos 🦎 and birds 🐦! I did the full day hike along with a night hike. Also did a half day hike the following day. Gildas was my guide and he was very friendly, knowledgeable and went above and beyond to ensure my experience was incredible! Also spoke English very well. Thanks Gildas for a wonderful experience! 🇲🇬
Blk Berry

5
Reviewed: 2018-11-14

Even from the entrance to the park you spot a wide variety of animals. I recommend being there early. The office opens at 6:30am which is cooler in the summer months. The guides are very knowledgeable and the experience is priceless.
Carlos el viajero

1
Reviewed: 2018-08-13

We left two backpacks in the admission tickets while we visiting the park. In theory they should keep an eye on them. But Someone stole some belongins from inside the backpacks. The are more thieves than lemurs in the park. I can assure that