Andasibe-Mantadia National Park
Andasibe-Mantadia National Park
Andasibe-Mantadia National Park is Madagascar's classic first rainforest destination, combining relatively easy access from Antananarivo with some of the island's most iconic wildlife, especially indri, nocturnal lemurs, chameleons, frogs, and excellent guide-led forest walks. It is strongest for travelers who want a highly rewarding introduction to Madagascar's endemic wildlife without committing to the country's hardest logistics.
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Wildlife Species
Indri
UncommonMammal · Best time: Early Morning
Diademed Sifaka
UncommonMammal · Best time: Morning
Parson's Chameleon
UncommonReptile · Best time: Night Walks
Velvet Asity
UncommonBird · Best time: Morning
Geography
- Terrain
- Montane rainforest, steep forest trails, streams, mossy ridges
- Elevation
- About 800-1250m
- Climate
- Humid eastern rainforest
- Area
- About 155 km2
Weather
- Best Months
- SeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember
- Avg. Temperature
- 10-25°C
- Rainfall
- High year-round with wetter austral summer
- Humidity
- 70-100%
Getting There
Ivato International Airport, Antananarivo
About 145-150 km by paved road, usually 3 to 4 hours depending on traffic and road conditions
- Private transfer from Antananarivo
- Driver-guide on RN2
- Night walks and day walks with local guides in Analamazaotra and Mantadia
Where to Stay
Lodges around Andasibe village
Budget to Upper Mid-rangeLodge · Very close to the Analamazaotra entrance
Forest lodges near Mantadia access
Mid-range to PremiumEco Lodge · Short drive from the park sectors
