Mananara-Nord

On the plan

Area 24 000 ha (terrestre : 23 000 ha, marin : 1 000 ha)

VISIT US

Depending on your means of transport :

Ground Transportation
- Distance: Tamatave - Antanambe - Sahasoa - Mananara: 290 km along the RN5 road
- Means of transport: 4x4 bush cab
- Travel time: 03 days
- Frequency: daily
Maritime transport
- Distance: Tamatave - Mananara: 290 km over the Indian Ocean
- Means of transport: Vedette rapide
- Travel time: 12 hours
- Frequency: 03 times a week
Air transport
None

Available activities
- Observation of flora and fauna,
- Guided tours,
- Swimming
Reception infrastructures
Village lodges in Sahasao and Antananambao-Mandrisy
Code of conduct
- Have a valid park entrance ticket
- Accompanied by a ski patroller or park agent
- Drone use requires authorization
Fees and charges
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The circuits

Tours	Summary	Difficulty	Duration	Tour plans
Verezanantsoro	Crossing dense evergreen rainforest, rich in palms and orchids. A great place to observe forest birds such as Euryceros prevostii, as well as reptiles and lemurs. This tour also offers the opportunity to discover the Tolongoala waterfall, which feeds a small natural swimming pool.		3h
Ivontaka Sud	Panoramic views of the Mananara Nord agroforestry and coastal landscapes. Observation of typical palm species and orchids, lemurs such as Indri indri, Variecia variegata, Lemur fulvus on occasion, and reptiles belonging to the genera Brookesia, Phelsuma, and Zonosaurus. Relaxing dip in a small natural pool in the middle of the forest		2h
Fanihy	Visit the Antafana islet (Terminalia catappa), with observations of typical plants: Cycas thouarsii, orchids, and the habitat of Fanihy (Great bat), beach and swimming on the Indian Ocean.		1h
Rangontsy	Visit Rangotsy islet, unique reefs in good condition, stunted mangrove, granite whale dome, 360° panoramic view from a lookout placed on the granite and the tomb of Rangotsy.