Ambohitantely

On the plan

Area 5600 Hectares

Depending on your means of transport :

Ground Transportation

Accessible via the RN4, you can take a bush cab from Tanà or Majunga. If you plan to leave the reserve by bush cab, it is advisable to reserve seats with a transport company.
Maritime transport

None
Air transport

None

Ideal period
The reserve is accessible all year round, but the best time to visit is from November to mid-April, when the animals are most active and the plants are in full bloom.

Flowering and reptile-watching season: December to April
- Birding: August to November
- Lemur watching: June to November
Available activities
- hiking,
- camping,
- bird watching,
- guided tours,
- green class,
- excursion
Reception infrastructures
- A camping site with tent shelters for researchers
Fees and charges

Download the reference document to find out more about park fees and charges.

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Advisory equipment
To make the most of the Reserve, it's best to bring the following equipment:
- Long-sleeved clothing
- Binoculars and telephoto lenses for bird watching
- Hiking shoes
- Clothing suitable for walking and sun exposure
Code of conduct
- Animals may not be touched
- Always carry a ticket with you on every visit
- Guided tours compulsory

Tours	Summary	Difficulty	Duration
Boucle	Combine the Botanical Trail and the Doany Ampasandoaka Circuit.	Difficult	02h 30mn
Dypsis décipiens	Here you can observe and contemplate the Royal Palm population, Dypsis decipiens, and give souvenir photographers a romantic view of the landscape.	Average	30mn
Jardin Botanique	Discover the representative flora of the Ambohitantely forest, including terrestrial epiphytic orchids, and the rich fauna of lemurs, birds, amphibians and reptiles.	Average	1h
Sentier	You'll find a botanical trail where you can observe the flora, including epiphytic orchids, and the fauna, including birds and primates, before arriving at the 50 m-high waterfall.	Average	30 mn
Doany Ampasandoaka	You'll discover a botanical trail, lemur territory, the Ampasandoaka doany cultural site and a viewpoint at an altitude of 1,662m.	Average	2h
Vatobe Antsolatra	Discover the representative flora of the Ambohitantely forest, including terrestrial epiphytic orchids, and the rich fauna of lemurs, birds, amphibians and reptiles.	Easy	30 mn

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