On the plan

Area 136 513 Ha
Region Boeny

VISIT US

Depending on your means of transport :

  • Ground Transportation

    You can take a bush cab from Tanà or Majunga. If you plan to leave the park by bush cab, it's advisable to reserve seats with a transport company.

  • Maritime transport

    None

  • Air transport

    None

  • Ideal period

    The park is open all year round, but the best time to visit depends on your motivations.

    • Flowering and reptile-watching season: December to April
    • Birding: August to November
    • Lemur viewing : June to November
  • Available activities

    • hiking,
    • camping,
    • bird watching,
    • guided tours,
    • boat trips,
    • green class,
    • excursion
  • Reception infrastructures

    • A visitor center, located at the entrance to the park, to welcome visitors on arrival and provide information on organization, accommodation, food and drink, and preparation for tours.
    • A “Pygargue” restaurant: 225 m², 90 seats, currently leased to a private operator.
    • A campsite with 10 tent shelters for researchers;
    • A camping site with 10 tent shelters, for . Between October 2012 and September 2013 tourists. Both campsites are equipped with showers and toilets, as well as lunch and cooking facilities;
    • A gîte d'étape with 6 rooms (3 doubles and 3 twins),
    • Seven comfort bungalows with private sanitary facilities
  • Fees and rates

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

    Download the document
  • Equipment Advice

    To make the most of the park, it's best to bring the following equipment:

    • Mosquito repellent BIO
    • Binoculars and telephoto lenses for bird watching
    • Hiking boots
  • Code of conduct

    • Animals may not be touched
    • Always carry a ticket with you on every visit
    • Guided tours compulsory

The circuits

Tours Summary Difficulty Duration Tour plans
CANYON (OBSERVATION)

panoramic view

Medium

01 hours 30 minutes

CANYON (DESCENTE)

panoramic view, canyon

Difficult

2h

COQUERELI

Lemurs, birds, reptiles, medicinal plants, precious woods, orchids

Average

2h

TOUR DU LAC

Cultural site, crocodile, waterfowl, fishing eagle, reptiles, lemurs, varied plant life, lakeside landscape

Average

2h

BAOBAB

Baobab

Easy

1h

PACHYPODIUM

Birds, reptiles, various plants, Pachypodium

Average

HAUT DU LAC

Birds, reptiles, various plants, view of the lake

Average

RETENDRIKA

Birds, reptiles, lemurs, various plants

Average

2h

BATEAU

Cultural site, crocodile, water birds, fishing eagle, Baobab, lakescape

Easy

1h30

GRANDE BOUCLE : COQUERELI + CANYON (DESCENTE CANYON)

Lemurs, birds, reptiles, medicinal plants, precious woods, orchids, panoramic view, African savannah, canyon.

Difficult

5h

GRANDE BOUCLE : COQUERELI + CANYON (OBSERVATION CANYON)

Lemurs, birds, reptiles, medicinal plants, precious woods, orchids, panoramic view, African savannah, canyon.

Average

4h

SOURCE DE VIE : TOUR DU LAC + BAOBAB

Cultural site, crocodile, water birds, fishing eagle, reptiles, lemurs, varied plants, Baobab, lakeside landscape.

Average

3h

BOTANIQUE : RETENDRIKA + PACHYPODIUM

Birds, reptiles, lemurs, various plants, Pachypodium

Average

4h

POINT DE VUE : BAOBAB + HAUT DU LAC

Birds, reptiles, various plants, view of the lake.

Average

3h

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