The dense dry deciduous forest of Zombitse is the only dense dry forest included in the network of protected areas between the provinces of Fianarantsoa and Toliara. It straddles the western and central phytogeographic regions. This forest shelters floristic species from the central and southern domains, whereas it is located in the west.
Zombitse Vohibasia National Park is a must-see tourist attraction thanks to its exceptional biological features, including the intermediate-type FDS, local floristic and faunal endemism and the natural beauty of the Vakaka population and the Vohimena landscape.
It is home to 47% of Madagascar’s endemic bird species, 24% endemic to the Malagasy region and one local endemic species (Phyllastrephus apperti or Bernieria apperti); 08 species of lemur; 02 species of carnivore, including Cryptoprocta ferox, endemic to Madagascar, …
Zombitse Vohibasia National Park comprises three forest parcels: Zombitse, Isoky Vohimena and Vohibasia. The vegetation is characterized by dense dry forest of the Dalbergia, Commiphora and Hildegardia series.
Zombitse Vohibasia National Park is located in a contact zone between two distinct biogeographical regions. In fact, it is home to species characteristic of western, eastern, central and southern Madagascar. It is highly vulnerable due to the nature of the soil (sandy) and the climatic conditions (semi-arid) of the region.
Des lémuriens nocturnes Microcebus murinus statut UICN (LC), Lepilemur ruficaudatus statut UICN (CR), Mirza coquereli statut UICN (EN), Cheirogaleus medius statut UICN (VU), et Phaner furcifer statut UICN (EN)
Des lémuriens diurnes Propithecus verreauxi statut UICN (CR), Eulemur rufifrons statut UICN (VU) et Lemur catta statut UICN (EN).
Des reptiles comme Phelsuma standingi statut UICN (VU) et Furcifer antimena statut UICN (VU).
Des oiseaux comme Bernieria apperti statut UICN (VU) et Coua gigas statut UICN (LC).
Dalbergia hirticalyx statut UICN (EN), Dalbergia greveana statut UICN (VU), Commiphora razakamalalae statut UICN (EN), Hazomalania voyroni statut IUCN (CR) et Ravenea rivularis statut UICN (VU).
Fire, selective cutting,
Sapphire mining, hunting
A number of initiatives have been planned to address the environmental challenges and human pressures on the park.
Improvement of the monitoring system and development of partnerships with stakeholders (authorities, local community) in PA management: 10% reduction in logging each year
Better synergy between stakeholders for law enforcement: Mutual respect of sectoral policies and synergy of interventions/environmental respect
Search for funding and partnerships in the implementation of activities and development support:
Development of ecotourism and promotion of new circuits:
Fund Madagascar National Parks' five-year strategic plan to ensure the sustainable management of marine and terrestrial protected areas.
Ensure sustainable financing and effective management of PAs by supporting biodiversity conservation while involving local communities
Depending on your means of transport :
None
By plane:
Open all year round, during the rainy season (December to March) for flower watching, and at dawn for birdwatching.
Recreation area at Ambakitany
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Local taboos: pork and goat meat
Tours | Summary | Difficulty | Duration | Tour plans |
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Mandresy | On a loop, discover Lemurs, Baobab, Birds, Reptiles |
2h and distance of 2,200m |
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Ritikala | Discover Reptiles and Birds, including Appert's Bulbul (a local endemic bird). |
1h and distance of 800 m. |
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Lobo | A looping tour of endemic flora, birds and reptiles. |
2 hours 30 minutes and a distance of 2,227 m. |
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Velomihanto | Discover orchids, endemic flora and reptiles. |
30 minutes and 750m distance |
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Vakaka | A loop through a gallery forest with the local endemic species Ravenea rivularis (Vakaka), introduces visitors to the intermediate-type flora of FDS, with sightings of Eulemur rufifrons. |
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Vohimena | A loop, characterized by a landscape of unusual geological formations, with diverse morphology, observation of Lemur catta, bats, Bara-Zafimanely tomb... |
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