Midongy du sud National Park- Travel Tips

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Midongy du Sud National Park, also known as Midongy-Befotaka, is a vital conservation area in the Atsimo-Atsinanana region of southeast Madagascar, covering 192,000 hectares and housing the island's second largest rainforest. Designated a national park in 1997, it serves as a sanctuary for diverse endemic wildlife and flora, especially medicinal plants. The park consists of the Befotaka and Soarano forests, characterized by deep valleys, humid rainforests, and peaks like Mont Papango, ranging from 689 to 1,679 meters in altitude with annual rainfall between 1,600 and 3,600 millimeters. Home to the Antaisaka and Bara communities, Midongy du Sud is rich in cultural diversity and biodiversity, featuring 348 plant species—250 of which are endemic—and several endangered species, including the Greater bamboo lemur and 348 bird species.