Masoala National Park

Masoala National Park

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Wildlife
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Access
44
Stay
46
Safety
88
Photo
94
Crowds
30
Cost
90
Birding

Masoala National Park is Madagascar's great dream wilderness, a huge rainforest and coastal seascape where lowland forest, mangroves, beaches, marine habitats, and extraordinary endemism combine into one of the island's most complete naturalist destinations. It is strongest for experienced travelers who want one of Madagascar's most biodiverse and atmospheric expeditions, with major rewards for lemurs, birds, reptiles, scenery, and overall sense of wildness.

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Wildlife Species

Red Ruffed Lemur

Rare

Mammal · Best time: Morning

Helmet Vanga

Rare

Bird · Best time: Morning

Tomato Frog

Uncommon

Amphibian · Best time: Night or Wet Conditions

Leaf-tailed Gecko

Uncommon

Reptile · Best time: Night Walks

Geography

Terrain
Lowland rainforest, coastal forest, mangroves, beaches, coral reef and marine zones
Elevation
Sea level to over 1200m
Climate
Hot wet tropical rainforest
Area
About 2300 km2 plus marine protected areas

Weather

Best Months
SeptemberOctoberNovember
Avg. Temperature
20-31°C
Rainfall
Very high, with cyclones and difficult wet season access
Humidity
75-100%

Getting There

Nearest Airport

Maroantsetra Airport via Antananarivo

Usually reached by domestic flight to Maroantsetra and then boat transfer or remote overland access

Transport
  • Domestic flight to Maroantsetra
  • Boat transfer to park camps or lodges
  • Multi-day guided rainforest and coastal wildlife trips

Where to Stay

Remote eco lodges on the Masoala coast

Mid-range to Premium

Eco Lodge · Reached by boat or remote transfer

Simple guesthouses in Maroantsetra

Budget

Guesthouse · Used as staging points before park access

Location

-15.6670, 50.0000View larger map

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