Located 140 km east of Antananarivo, along the RN2 highway, in the heart of the Alaotra Mangoro region, Analamazaotra is a jewel of biodiversity: a patchwork of dense forests, moss-covered clearings, ravines clinging with vines and orchids, and secret marshes. It is one of the world’s biodiversity hotspots, famous for its iconic lemurs… and for the daily spectacle of Madagascar’s largest primate, the Indri indri.
At the intersection of the central plateau and the east coast, the climate is temperate tropical, with an average annual temperature of 66°F and rainfall of 55.6 inches. There is no real dry season here: the forest remains green, dense, and vibrant all year round.
🗺️ Area: 874 hectares (nearly 9 km²), perched between 900 and 1,050 meters above sea level.
🌳 Dense evergreen rainforest, with 940 species of plants recorded and an endemism rate of 77%.
🐒 14 species of lemurs, including the Indri indri (Babakoto), the Propithèque diadème (Propithecus diadema) and the Eulemur fulvus.
🦜 108 species of birds recorded (including the legendary Van Dam’s Vanga).
🦎 51 species of reptiles (including Sanzinia madagascariensis).
🐸 84 species of amphibians.
🐟 2 critically endangered endemic fish species.
🌧️ Temperate humid climate: 1,400 mm of annual rainfall, average temperature: 19°C (record low below 8°C! Bring a fleece… and an umbrella).
🚗 Easy access: Via the RN2, a few hours from Antananarivo. The park entrance is a few minutes from Andasibe, a town where everyone ends up becoming an “amateur ornithologist” or “Indri tracker.”
📅 Created in 1970, international certification pending (Biosphere, Green List).
🌄 Hilly terrain, hills and plateaus along the RN2 highway
🌳 Dense, evergreen, humid forest at medium altitude, with remnant fragments
💧 Numerous streams and rivers feeding marshes, undergrowth rich in mosses and orchids
🌬️ Temperate humid climate, frequent morning mists, annual rainfall of 1,400 mm
🪨 Rocky outcrops and acidic ferralitic soils
🐒 14 species of lemurs, including Indri indri, Propithecus diadema, Eulemur fulvus, Daubentonia madagascariensis, Avahi, and Cheirogaleus
🦜 108 species of birds recorded: Van Dam's vanga, couas, raptors, asity, and forest birds
🦎 51 species of reptiles, including Sanzinia madagascariensis, Calumma parsonii, Uroplatus sp
🐸 84 species of amphibians, including Boophis, Mantella, Mantidactylus
🦇 Bats, tenrecs, small rodents
🐾 Carnivores: Fosa (Cryptoprocta ferox)
🌳 Dense rainforest with over 940 recorded plant species, 77% of which are endemic
🌲 Main trees and plants: Weinmannia sp. (Ramy), Pandanus sp. (Vakoana), Cyathea sp. (Fanjàna), Tambourissa sp. (Ambora), Cymbidiella falciger
🌸 Abundant mosses, ferns, vines, and orchids
Despite its status as a biodiversity sanctuary, Analamazaotra is not immune to threats that jeopardize its fragile balance.
In 2024, 189 tree stumps were cut down, including 16 rosewood trees—a significant increase. Despite active surveillance, nighttime logging and illegal logging routes persist. One hectare of forest was lost in the peripheral zone due to tavy.
Collection is declining (only six cases reported in 2024), but poverty still drives some people to harvest beyond reasonable limits.
Preserving the exceptional, restoring the future
Thanks to the joint efforts of CLPs, AGPs, and local authorities, the threat level has remained low since 2019. In 2024:
+150% CLP patrols
100% of priority boundaries maintained
Partnership with the IFP to strengthen security
💪 Here, every hectare counts, every tree is defended!
Success story
The density of the Indri indri increases from 1.12 (2020) to 1.41 individuals/km in 2024, reflecting ongoing conservation efforts.
Co-management is a reality in Analamazaotra. In 2024:
Restructuring of Local Park Committees (CLP) and creation of the regional COSAP
Educational activities with schools, decision-makers, and local associations
Microprojects financed by REDD+: rehabilitation of CSB II and the Andasibe district office
Success story
One municipality, two public infrastructure projects for the well-being of all.
30,491 visitors in 2024 (+13.5% foreign, +34.8% domestic)
4 high-quality ecotourism circuits: INDRI 1, INDRI 2, AVENTURE, ANIVOKELY
Visitor center and campground available on site
Success story
+784 million Ariary in revenue in 2024 – a record broken since 2019!
In 2024:
93% of planned activities completed
METT Management Efficiency Index stable at 91%: management efficiency maintained
2 administrative buildings maintained
Management and control system strengthened despite challenges
Success story
Young agents are developing their skills and will take over in 2025.
“Transparency is not just a word—it's a commitment.”
Publication of field reports
Ongoing dialogue with communities
Legal follow-up on violations
Support for the Biosphere Reserve application with EcoVision
🛡️ Threat level: Low
🌳 1 ha lost (peripheral area)
🦧 14 species of lemurs
📈 30,491 visitors
💰 +784 million Ar in revenue
🏥 2 public rehabilitation projects
🎓 4 environmental education sessions
🔍 189 stumps cut, including 16 rosewood stumps
🚓 2 offenses resulting in convictions
Enhanced monitoring of Varecia variegata, adapted protocol
Increased representation in COSAP and support for the FIMPITALM platform
Upgrading of trails and renovation of the campsite
Green List registration request and scientific program with universities
Stronger advocacy with decision-makers to combat trafficking in precious woods
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 :
🚗 Direct access via the RN2
Take the RN2 from Antananarivo towards Tamatave.
The route passes through Moramanga, then continues on the same road towards Andasibe (26 km after Moramanga).
🛣️ Last few kilometers
Turn left at Andasibe and follow the road to the park entrance.
🛳️ No maritime access
✈️ No flight connection
🚶♂️ The park is open all year round!
🌞 May to October (dry season): the ideal time to observe wildlife—lemurs, birds, and endemic species—in the best conditions.
🌧️ November to April: lush nature and flowering, perfect for birdwatchers, but with more frequent rainfall.
🥾 Hiking
⛺ Camping
🦜 Bird watching
👣 Guided tours
📚 School trips
🚶♂️ Nature excursions
🏠 Visitor center: Located at the park entrance, it provides visitors with information on prices, trails, and schedules, and organizes tours with local guides.
⛺ Indri Campsite: Five tent shelters and two large tents equipped with a kitchen area, shower, and toilet.
🦉 Interpretation Center: Learn all about the park, its flora, and fauna through educational materials.
📄 Consult all rights and rates applicable to the reserve in the reference document below.
To make the most of your visit, bring:
🥾 Appropriate clothing: hiking boots, light but covering clothing, waterproof jacket (a few showers are possible even in the dry season)
🦟 Mosquito protection: repellent, cream, or mosquito spray
🔭 Binoculars: ideal for observing animals from a distance
💧 Useful accessories: water bottle, hat, sunglasses
🚫 No touching animals or buying forest products
🎫 Always bring a ticket with you on each visit
👨🏫 Guided tours with a certified guide are mandatory
Tours | Summary | Difficulty | Duration | Tour plans |
---|---|---|---|---|
INDRI 1 | Lémuriens, pandanus, reptile, oiseaux, orchidées | Easy | 2h | |
INDRI 2 | Lémuriens, oiseaux rare, reptiles, bois précieux, orchidées | Average | 2h | |
AVENTURE | Lémuriens encore plus sauvages, reptiles, plantes variée | Difficult with steep slopes | 4h | |
ANIVOKELY | Palmier | Easy | 2h |
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