Most reviewed National Parks in Toamasina Province
4.5Things to Do in Toamasina Province(724 reviews) - Great to see lemurs in natural setting Tuesday: 6:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours National Parks
A true paradise for nature lovers, the Andasibe Mantadia National Park enjoys a rich and incredible flora and fauna. Located in the Rural Municipality of Andasibe, this Protected Area is the most visited in Madagascar because of its proximity to the capital: 135 km for around 3 hours by road.See more..
5.0Masoala National Park(102 reviews) - Masoala Adventure, Trekking, snorkeling, kayaking.... National Parks
I went to visit Masoala National Park which is the largest national park in Madagascar and where the primary rain forest meet the sea. It was great, We have been lucky to have a guide called Velomasy fidelis Elysee ([email protected]) he took as on tour to visit all around. visit village, trekking, snorkeling, river trip, kayaking...we had such a wonderful time. Elysee is one of the best guide in Madagascar, he helped us to well arranging our tour from arrival to departure to Madagascar, he knows what you need on your trips. he made our dreams trues. I would highly recommend Elysee guide when you wish to visit Masoala National ParkSee more..
Well maintained trails really help the trek through the forest to see the creatures. Lemur of course are the stars but do not overlook the other critters. Frogs, insects, chameleon and even a snake. Three hours just about wore me out but so worth it. Do not miss this one.See more..
3.5Zahamena National Park(3 reviews) - Nice rainforest - difficult access National Parks • Parks
The national park of zahamena is the best for wildlife experience. Yes, it is! It is quite a tough adventure as there is no developped infrastructure. It is highly recommended to hire a 4wd to visit it with less trekking. The taxibrousse accessibility is difficult. Drive the road from Moramanga to Ambatondrazaka. From Ambatondrazaka, go to Ankosy and then to Zahamena. The end of the road by car depends to the season. This park is threatened by the "precious stones dealers". There is a mining site next to the park and the miners who are looking for different kind of precious stoneshunt and eat animals including lemurs. For information, it is fady for local people to eat lemurs but those who eat lemurs are the others from all around the country. Pretty sad but it is the reality!See more..
My husband and I stayed 3 nights in Masoala National Park, and 2 nights on Nosy Mangabe island in end March 2010. We were the only tourists at that time. In Masoala Park, we spotted Red Ruffed Lemur, Sportive Lemur, Lowland Streaked Tenrec, Ring-tailed Mangoose, Brookesia Superciliaris, Brookesia Peyrierasi and many other reptiles (mainly frogs) which we do not have the names, after hours of walk in the rain forest and with the help of the expertise of a highly professional guide. Three Red Ruffed Lemur seem to live close to our accommodation, Chez Arol, and were spotted twice during our three nights stay. On Nosy Mangabe island, we spotted Black and White Ruffed Lemur, White Fronted Brown Lemur, Rufous Mouse Lemur, Fruit Bats and several Leaf-tailed Geckos, among others. Dolphins were spotted while we sailed from Masoala to Nosy Mangabe. A group of White Fronted Brown Lemur seems to visit the campsite on the island regularly in mornings. We did not see any sign of Aye-Aye during our two nights stay. People say Aye-Aye are well hidden in the deep forest. It was far easier to spot lemurs on Nosy Mangabe than in Masoala. Nosy Mangabe seemed to be well protected. We were explained that logging of rosewood in Masoala forest has been a problem. We were also told that people used to hunt wild animals for food. Co-existence of humans and nature seems to be a challenge. Our host encourages tourists to visit these area, since it stimulates local economy and would motivate local people to protect the nature. It was a wonderful stay for us, this place is very special. The rain forest is an irreplaceable asset of the globe. We admire people who are making efforts to find a way for coexistence between people and nature and wish the efforts will be successful.See more..
The real park is in the village of Antanambe. Out of the beaten track! Between Mananara and Soanierana Ivongo. It is highly recommended to rent a high-lifted 4X4 from Tamatave or Antananarivo. The price is higher but the road is very difficult even extremely difficult. There is a taxibrousse that goes from Tamatave to Mananara but I do not recommend that experience as it is tough even for local people. The landscape is amazing and the endemicity of wildlife is very high. It is a very exceptional place with cloves, waterfall, lemurs, etc. From Antanambe, you can join Sahasoa by boat or by 4WD. There is a small island called Nosy Atafana that is amazing for snorkelling and excursion which is a marine park included to the Mananara national park. In Mananara city, you can visit the ilôt Roger to see the aye-aye!See more..
3.0Makira Natural Park(1 review) - Makira is not for everyone! Spent More than 3 hours National Parks • Nature & Wildlife Areas • Forests
Makira Natural Park is Madagascar's largest terrestrial national park covering 372,470 hectares of rainforest. Along with spectacular scenery, the park is a naturalist's heaven with more than 60 species of mammals, including White-fronted Brown Lemur, Common Brown Lemur, Red-bellied Lemur, Western lesser bamboo lemur, Indri and Red-ruffed Lemur.See more..
