Anjanaharibe Sud
On the plan
Reservations are recommended but not essential. Information
VISIT US
Depending on your means of transport :
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Ground Transportation
From Antananarivo:
-Parking: Andranobevava, Nosibe Angarangarana
-Frequency: Saturday, Tuesday, Thursday
-Fare/person: 140,000 Ar, please allow for baggage fees if more than 20 Kg
- Duration: 3 to 4 days
- Continuous travel 24/24h
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Maritime transport
None
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Air transport
Madagascar Airlines scheduled flight to SAMBAVA (ATR)
- Landing at airport: SAMBAVA
- Transfer by private car from Sambava to Manantenina welcome office in ANDAPA
- Distance: 105 Km
- Duration: 2h to 2h30min
ANDAPA to ANDASIBE Mahaverika: Secondary road, 17 km, 1h drive
Then transfer by car, bush cab, Sambava to Manantenina welcome office in ANDAPA
- Distance: 105 Km
- Duration: 3h30min to 5h00min
- Fee 15,000 Ar per person
ANDAPA to Andasibe Mahaverika, there are no regular bush cabs and is not recommended.
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Activities available (hiking, camping, wildlife observation, guided tours, etc.)
- The main activities in the Anjanaharibe-Sud Special Reserve are reserved for nature lovers, hiking and observing the extraordinary flora and fauna.
- Tours in the Anjanaharibe-Sud Special Reserve are accompanied by guides, given the rugged terrain.
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Reception infrastructures
- The reception office and interpretation center are located on the RN3b road, in the village of Manantenina, rural commune of Maroambihy, district of Sambava, 65 km from Sambava, 40 km from Andapa
- Rest shelter at park entrance 5.6km from reception office,
- Camp babakoto: main camp located almost in the center of the circuits. It is equipped with 4 tent shelters, 1 shower and WC, 1 dining shelter with table and bench, 1 store for camping equipment and cooking utensils. It is 600m from the main track.
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Ideal period
Good time to visit (high) season: dry season August, September, October and mid-November
Other seasons: visit possible, rainy season is the best time to observe amphibians
List of logistics required for the visit:
- Tent required
- Walking shoes,
- rucksack
- rain gear
- flashlight
- mosquito repellent
- sun cream
- sunglasses
- hat
- first-aid kit
- toiletries
- food and bottled water
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Fees and charges
Download the reference document to find out more about park fees and charges.
The circuits
| Tours | Summary | Difficulty | Duration | Tour plans |
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| Access track | Beginning the hike before arriving at the entrance, visitors have the chance to discover the daily life of the local population: agriculture, their customs, species of chameleon, snake, ... |
4h walk |
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| Taktha circuit | Discovered by researchers in 1909, takthajania was considered extinct until 1994, when its existence was rediscovered in the RS Anjanaharibe Sud. It was one of the dinosaur plants. Forests of this small tree can be found at altitudes of 1000m and above. The takhajania circuit is 4km from the main trail, and takes between 2h30 and 3h to complete, with an altitude difference of between 800 and 1200m. |
2h30 to 3h walking time |
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| Babakoto circuit | Locally known as Babakoto, a species that is endemic to the SAVA region, indri all in black, is to be discovered in the Reserve. During the warm season, from September to April, this species is easy to see. Alternatively, during the southern winter, the calls of the indri can be heard up to 3km away. |
1 to 2 hours |
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| Ranomafana Circuit | Visitors to the Reserve can discover a number of thermal springs. The springs in the basins are used by villagers for traditional purposes and to cure illnesses. Tourists can enjoy taking a dip in one of the pools. These springs converge on the Marolakana River. The circuit takes in low-altitude forests. It is about 5 km from the main trail. Visiting these springs will depend on the weather, especially when crossing the Marolakana River, which remains difficult due to rising water levels during the rainy season. |
2 to 3-hour walk from Indri camp |
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| Takthajania tour | Following the national road linking Andapa and Bealanana through the Reserve, about 3km from the Indri camp, you'll come to an extraordinary place. Passing this river, people take advantage of the beauty of the place to rest and have lunch after walking for around 3 hours. Motorcycles are also transported by 4 to 6 people to cross this river. It's a place where visitors can discover the daily life of people in the region. Tourists enjoy picnicking here, given its beauty. |
2 h walk |
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