Andohahela National Park is one of the terrestrial Protected Areas managed by MNP, and is located in the extreme south-east of Madagascar, in the Autonomous Province of Toliara, Anosy Region, straddling the Districts of Fort-Dauphin and Amboasary Sud, between 46°32’E – 46°55’E and 24°30′ S – 25°02’S. It lies 40 km northwest of Fort-Dauphin and around 30 km as the crow flies from L’Océan Indien.
Main ecological features :
The park is unique in that it features several habitat types. It constitutes a unique transition zone between humid and southern ecoregions. However, these different habitats can be grouped into three main habitats
Southern ecoregion:
Didieraceae tall thicket and savannah formations
P.2 Eastern ecoregion: dense humid evergreen forest at -low altitude (300-800 m above sea level), -medium altitude (800-1200 m above sea level),
P.1 Central ecoregion: high mountain rainforest (1200-2000 m altitude)
P.1 Ranopiso transitional forest, P.3 These formations are characterized by the palm, Dypsis decaryi (VU), known only from Andohahela.
Created in 1939 under RNI status (RNI n°11) with a surface area of 30,000 hectares. Later, after the discovery of the importance of its biological diversity, this area has occupied, since 1966. An area of 76020 Ha by decree 66-242 of June 1, 1966. Decree 97-1043 of August 08, 1997 changed Andohahela's status to that of a National Park. Since 2007, the wet forests of parcel I of the park have been part of the “Forets humide Atsinanana” world heritage site. Andohahela National Park is made up of 03 unevenly distributed parcels. The park is currently undergoing a re - delimitation process initiated in 2012, which has resulted in the following surface area: ParcelleI (62,124Ha) , Parcelle II ( 13,795 Ha), Parcelle III ( 437 Ha),i.e. 76,140 Ha; Among the AP with a high density of diurnal lemurs (Propithecus verreauxii verreauxii and Lemur Catta)
Flore: endémiques locales d’Andohahela:
Dypsis decaryi (VU); Cyathea dilatata (Rakotondr. & Janssen) et Cyathea tsilotsilensis (Tardieu)
Oiseaux: Newtonia fanovanae (Vu C2a)
Lemuriens:Propithecus verreauxi verreauxi(Sifaka), Lepilemur leucopus (Lemurien), Eulemur collaris (Varika), Hapalemur meridionalis(Halo), Hapalemur griseus griseus, Lemur catta ,
Carnivores: Cryptoprocta ferox (Fosa),
Reptile: Phelsuma malamakibo,
Fire, Land clearing,
Logging, Carbonization, Illegal encampment
A number of initiatives have been planned to address the environmental challenges and human pressures on the park.
Restoration project with BIOCOM
Reforestation 50 ha FAPBM funding
50 ha restoration project with FAMINDRA
Promotion of IGAs and reforestation (fruit trees, *energy wood, etc.)
Involvement of communities in conservation activities (patrols, ecological monitoring, active fire fighting)
Revitalization of local COSAP structure
Installation of mini-dams
Construction of hydro-agricultural dam, financed by FAMINDRA
Construction and supply of drinking water, FAMINDRA funding
Rehabilitation of hydro-agricultural dam, FAMINDRA funding
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 :
Accessible via the RN13, you can come by Taxi brousse from Tanà for the Lafa, Tantelisarotra, Tsimelahy and Mangatsiaka circuits. And by RIP 118 Ranomafana for the Manangotry circuit. If you are planning to leave the Park by bush cab, it is advisable to reserve seats with a transport company.
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The park is open all year round, but the best time to visit depends on your motivations.
Download the reference document to find out more about park fees and charges.
To take full advantage of the park, please bring the following equipment:
Tours | Summary | Difficulty | Duration | Tour plans |
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TANTELISAROTRA | Landscape, lemur, birds, medicinal plant, reptile, transitional forest |
Average |
3h30 |
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LAFA | Trihedron palm (endemic species of Andohahela), Lemur, reptile, medicinal plant |
Easy |
2h |
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TSIMELAHY | Lemurs, birds, reptiles, medicinal plants, baobab, natural swimming pool, botanical tour |
Average |
2h |
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MANGATSIAKA | Cultural site, crocodile, waterfowl, fishing eagle, reptiles, lemurs, varied plant life, lakeside landscape |
Average |
1h30 |
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