Marolambo

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Marolambo

Marolambo National Park straddles four Regions (Atsinanana, Vatovavy, Vakinankaratra and Amoron’i Mania), through the Districts of Marolambo (Atsinanana), Antanifotsy (Vakinankaratra), Fandriana (Amoron’i Mania), Nosy Varika (Vatovavy-Fitovinany), Ifanadiana (Vatovavy) and Ambositra (Amoron’i Mania). Marolambo NP is part of the Fandriana-Marolambo Forest Corridor (COFAM).

It is linked to Ranomafana NP (classified as a World Heritage site under the “Forêts humides de l’Atsinanana” label) to the south and to Andasibe-Mantadia NP to the north by a string of unprotected forest fragments.

Marolombo National Park is both a water reservoir and a climatic barrier (cyclone). A water reservoir, because the Park is home to numerous water springs that supply villages and outlying regions (Atsinanana, Amoron’I Mania, Vatovavy) without interruption. A total of 82 rivers originate in the Park. 19,944 households in 233 villages and 22 communes benefit from the services offered by the Park as a water reservoir.

Main ecological features :

Habitats: Marolambo National Park is characterized by dense mid-altitude rainforests, degraded forests and secondary forests.

Other key habitat(s) : Wooded meadows, Plateau meadows, Swamps

Other: Cultivated land, Crop mosaics, Water bodies

History

Marolambo National Park (PN) is a Category II protected area classified by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). With a surface area of 95,063ha, it was created by Decree no. 2015 - 716 of April 21, 2015.

Endemic species

Dypsis concinna, gracilis, heterophylla, hildebrandtii, nodifera, scottiana, sp, sp2
Phloga sp
Ravenea madagascariensis, robustior, sambiranensis, sp
Cyathea bullata, decrescens, sp, sp1, sp2, sp3

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Fauna

Varecia variegata CR, Propithecus edwardsi EN, Eulemur rubriventer VU, Hapalemur griseus VU,

Flora

Dypsis sp. (Ann II, CITES), Rhodolaena bakeriana (Famille endémique) VU, Dalbergia sp. (VU, essences commerciales).

Biodiversity conservation

A number of initiatives have been planned to address the environmental challenges and human pressures on the park.

Conservation, Support and Development

Ongoing conservation projects

The “Faritra Arovana Mirindra” project aims to improve the sustainable and inclusive management of natural resources in protected areas in the South-East and Grand Sud. The Marolambo National Park boasts an exceptional wealth of biodiversity and provides important ecosystem services to local residents, which are nevertheless threatened by human activities. Action at the Marolambo level would reinforce the sustainable provision of ecosystem services for communities by supporting the operational management of the Park, improving the inclusiveness of management and strengthening support for the development of local communities, as provided for in the Park's development and management plan and environmental and social management plan.

Marolambo National Park has historically been funded by the European Union. From 2018 to June 2024, the Protected Area has been financially supported as part of the RINDRA Project (Institutional Strengthening for the Development of Agricultural Resilience.

From 2025 to 2029, under funding from the European Union in collaboration with KFW and FAPBM, the FAMINDRA (Faritra Arovana Mirindra) Program will begin for the Management of Marolambo National Park, which is managed by Madagascar National Parks. Conservation actions will be stepped up. A total of 6,480 ground CLP patrol missions will be carried out. The use of new monitoring and surveillance technology is also planned. As a result, 3,600 hours of drone overflights (aerial patrols) will be carried out in Marolambo National Park to control and eliminate anthropogenic pressures in the Park.

Restoration of degraded habitats will cover 850 ha, including 710 ha of passive restoration and 140 ha of active restoration. Eradication and control of invasive plants will also be carried out on 20 ha of affected habitats. 380 km of hard-core boundary and 593 km of outer boundary will be maintained. 80 km of firebreaks will be maintained. All this to maintain the Park's surface area and provide ecosystem services for

Community support initiatives

This activity is linked to the development of value chains. The sectors concerned are poultry farming, fish farming, pig farming, beekeeping, vanilla, cloves, coffee, beans, ginger, peas and rice.

A total of 100 micro-projects will be implemented to benefit the communities surrounding Marolambo National Park. These microprojects will affect some 4,650 vulnerable households. Support will focus on technical agricultural training, the provision of seedlings, and market-oriented support and guidance.

To help improve the living conditions of local populations and the well-being of local communities, hydro-agricultural infrastructure (dam) and health infrastructure (basic health center) are planned as part of this project.

21 basic infrastructures in the surrounding communes (health, education, water supply, hydro-agricultural dams, electricity, etc.) will be built or rehabilitated, reaching some 106,560 beneficiaries.

PLAE: NGO working for development and reforestation;

NY TANINTSIKA: NGO working in the field of development and reforestation;

GRAINE DE VIE : NGO working in the field of reforestation ;

TSIRY PARMA: development and conservation NGO;

ECO VILLAGE: NGO working in the field of ecological development.

On the plan

Area 95 063 Ha

VISIT US

Depending on your means of transport :

Ground Transportation
- Roads : Secondary, sometimes accessible by 4*4 car
- Means of transport: 4*4 truck/car, motorcycle, cart, on foot (back-packing, rugged terrain in eastern part)
Maritime transport

None
Air transport

None

Reception infrastructures

At present, there is no infrastructure in place, but wilderness camping is a strong possibility.
Advisory equipment
The Park is in a high rainfall zone, so please bring the following equipment:
- Raincoats,
- Rain boots,
- Tents,
- Equipment that can withstand high humidity (waterproof equipment if possible),
- Insect repellent (especially against mosquitoes).
Fees and charges

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

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The circuits

Tours	Summary	Difficulty	Duration	Tour plans
Kayaks tour	Accessible in 4 hours by 4*4 car from the town of Fandriana (UG Marolambo office). Crossing the heart of the Marolambo National Park forest to the towns of Mananjary and Mahanoro.
Tour to Andrevaronina waterfall	The tour includes trekking, visiting and crossing the heart of the Marolambo National Park forest (birds, lemurs, landscapes).

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Marolambo

History

Endemic species

Fauna

Flora

Biodiversity conservation

Conservation, Support and Development

Ongoing conservation projects

Community support initiatives

On the plan

VISIT US

Reception infrastructures

Advisory equipment

Fees and charges

The circuits

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