The 862-hectare Lokobe National Park is one of Madagascar’s protected areas, playing an important role in representing the biodiversity of this large island.
With its 12 springs and rich biodiversity, its superb pebble and white sand beaches and its panoramic views, this national park is renowned.
Er erhielt am 6. September 2011 seinen endgültigen Schutzstatus und wird von der IUCN als Nationalpark der Kategorie II eingestuft.
Lepilemur mamiratra microcebus (endémique Lokobe), Eulemur macaco, Lepilemur tymerlachsonorum , Dypsis madagascariensis, Dypsis nosiibensis, Dypsis ampasindavae, Canarium madagascariens, etc.
Selective cutting, illegal fishing
Landslides after prolonged rainfall.
A number of initiatives have been planned to address the environmental challenges and human pressures on the park.
Patrols and surveillance, boundary maintenance, ecological monitoring, awareness-raising in schools and villages.
Construction of solar-powered houses in the villages of Antafondro and Ampasipohy for rural lighting (to be completed in 2024); water supply project and construction of sanitary facilities and washhouse in the village of Marodoka, construction of public toilets in Ampasipohy; maintenance of the CSB and schools in Ambatozavavy; supply of pirogues for fishermen in the village of Ambanoro, securing the Marodoka recreation area,
Raising of the Antafondro hydro-agricultural dam, reforestation at Bimanondrobe, installation of a fish concentration device for Ambanoro and Antafondro fishermen); training in beekeeping and provision of beehives in collaboration with a Helvetas partner, renewal of the natural resources management transfer contract for the villages of Antafondro and Ambatozavavy; erosion control along the Ambanoro road.
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 :
From the port of Ambarivato to Hell-ville: 07km accessible by car.
From the port of Ankify: about 30 minutes by boat to Hell-ville and about 20 minutes by car from Hell-ville to the park reception office in Marodoka.
From Nosy-be airport: about an hour's drive via Hell-ville
Download the reference document to find out more about park fees and charges.
Tours | Summary | Difficulty | Duration | Tour plans |
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Kindro | The Kindro tour lasts 45 minutes to an hour and a half and is designed for observing Madagascar's endemic palms, and in particular a palm endemic to Lokobe Park. Reptiles, amphibians, lemurs and birds can also be observed. The circuit forks into two, one of which lasts 45 minutes to an hour and is called Kindro Nosy-be, and the other lasts an hour and 45 minutes and is called Kindro Ampasindavae. Both tours feature a variety of endemic and medicinal flora, amphibians, birds, lemurs and reptiles. |
Average |
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Mitsinjo | An uphill tour for sports enthusiasts, lasting an average of 2 hours. A variety of flora and fauna can be observed, and panoramic views beyond the peaks. |
Sportive |
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RAMY | 4-hour round-trip circuit, observation of endemic flora, birds, reptiles and lemurs. Possibility of branching off at the pretty sangabahiany beach. The tour ends at a campsite (picnic facilities available). |
Average |
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Mahery | This is an uphill circuit for lovers of long hikes lasting 5 to 6 hours. Two possible outings: exit 1 at Antsaharavy and continue by pirogue, or exit at Ampasindava and continue on foot. Observation of diverse flora and fauna, panoramic views of the peaks |
Sportive |
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Lakana | This is a marine circuit designed to contemplate the park's primary forest and its heavenly coastline from the sea. The tour takes place in a traditional pirogue with paddles before 11am. Visitors can row with the pirogue skipper and observe coral and fish from the pirogue. |
Easy |
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