Kirindy Mite NP is part of the network of Protected Areas managed by Madagascar National Parks. It is located in the Menabe Region, a region recognized worldwide for the importance of its biodiversity. Kirindy Mite NP belongs to the Western Terrestrial Ecoregion, the Western Basins Aquatic Ecoregion and the Mozambique Channel Marine Ecoregion.
The park is home to a significant area of the dense dry semi-caducifolous forest of the Malagasy West Region, as well as other habitats such as xerophilous thickets, brackish lakes, coral reefs, mangroves and islets. They are rich in plant and animal species, some of which are local endemics and only found in this mosaic of terrestrial and coastal forests and brackish or marine water bodies. The Park’s emblematic fauna includes nine species of lemur, two species of carnivore, locally endemic reptiles and amphibians, endangered water birds and marine turtles.
Main ecological features:
Dense dry semi-caducifolia forest of the western region, xerophilous thicket, brackish lakes, coral reefs, mangroves, marine islets.
Historically, Kirindy Mite was granted temporary protection status in 2006 (Arrêté 17914), renewed in 2008 (Arrêté 18633) and 2010 (Arrêté 52005). Since 2008, the Kirindy-Mite NP has been undergoing a process of terrestrial and marine extension. Following the extension ratified on April 21, 2015 (Decree 2015-735), the park's surface area increased from 128,440 Ha to 156,350 Ha.
Propithecus verreauxi, Adansonia grandidieri, Hazomalania voyronii, Anas bernieri, Ardea humbloti, Ardea idae, Charadrius thoracicus, Phoenicopterus ruber, Phoeniconaias minor,. Cheilinus undulatus, Pomacanthus imperator
Propithecus verreauxi, Adansonia grandidieri, Hazomalania voyronii, Anas bernieri, Ardea humbloti, Ardea idae, Charadrius thoracicus, Phoenicopterus ruber, Phoeniconaias minor,. Cheilinus undulatus, Pomacanthus imperator
Pressures in order of importance in the PA of KIRINDY MITE:
FIRES
SELECTIVE CUTTING
DESTRUCTIVE FISHING
IUU FISHING
Pressures in order of importance in the KIRINDY MITE PA:
Collection of by-products
Trampling of mud
Hunting of guinea fowl and wild boar
A number of initiatives have been planned to address the environmental challenges and human pressures on the park.
“Landscape conservation project in the dry forest of western Madagascar”: Maintaining the biodiversity and ecological integrity of the Menabe baobab forest landscape, securing the livelihoods of communities living in the landscape and implementing effective governance of landscape conservation.
Support for the Integrated Management of Protected Areas
“Contribution to the preservation of natural resources and biodiversity within the Kirindy Mite Protected Area and the Andranomena Reserve, through a pilot project to improve the success of forest restoration”:
Production of a reference document for the Kirindy Mité medium-term restoration plan (restoration atlas,Various stakeholders are involved in the activitiesRestore 14,300 ha of degraded forest
The ecological function of the forest is gradually restored and the resilience of the conservation targets and the various ecosystems of the biosphere reserve ensured (dry forest, ...). )
Activities are monitored by the local community
Activities carried out are documented and capitalized onValorization of restored ecosystem services for the benefit of local communities, in particular through the biosphere reserve function of Kirindy Mité
Scaling-up of good ecological restoration practices in other dry forests and in the reference region
“FAMINDRA”:
Preserve marine and coastal ecosystems and exploited stocks of fishery resources for sustainable fishing
Improve the living standards of the local population
Develop ecotourism
Promote fishing techniques guaranteeing the sustainability of fishing activities and the protection of marine habitats
Ensure the conservation of protected areas by implementing strategies for sustainable management, biodiversity protection and capacity building of local communities
Fund Madagascar National Parks' five-year strategic plan to ensure the sustainable management of marine and terrestrial protected areas.
Depending on your means of transport :
None
The best time to visit is between May and December
Download the reference document to find out more about park fees and charges.
Tours | Summary | Difficulty | Duration | Tour plans |
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ANKOATSIFAKA Ankoay et sifaka | Easy tour. |
4x4 journey (25 km): 01 hour 90 mn tour 04 km circuit |
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AMBONDRO-SIRAVE Fourmilières et salines | Dune sports circuit |
4x4 trip (34 km): 90 mins. 120 min. visit 04 km circuit Motorboat/sailboat trip: 90 min.; 150 min. |
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MAHABOBOKA Marais désaltérant | Easy Tour |
4x4 trip (34 km): 90 mins. 180 mn tour. 06 km circuit. |
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AGNOLIGNOLY | Easy Tour |
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