Masoala

VISIT US

Depending on your means of transport :

• Ground Transportation

  • By road RN5:

  Approx. 400km by car or motorcycle or buggy from Tamatave to Maroantsetra, two to three days on the road (two-wheel vehicles and buggies), four to five days on the road (four-wheel vehicles) depending on the season (longer in winter), very rough, muddy road, 13 river crossings, ideal for adventurers

  • By sea :

  14-hour boat trip from Tamatave to Maroantsetra (every Friday), from Maroantsetra to Tamatave (every Monday) except in bad weather, ideal in summer, not recommended in winter.

• Air transport

  Tsaradia from Antananarivo to Maroantsetra, once every Monday, taking into account flight cancellations (bad weather or technical failure).

• Ideal period

  September to December and January to May

• Available activities

  1 - Hiking:

  Maroantsetra - Antalaha and or Antalaha - Maroantsetra;
  Maroantsetra - Cap Est;
  Maroantsetra - Cap Masoala;
  Tour of Masoala peninsula

  2 - Camping / bivouac: feasible for classic tours or hiking

  3 - Birdwatching

  4 - Night tour

  5 - Snorkelling in private marine parks

• Reception infrastructures

  1 - Masoala Interpretation Center is located 1 km from downtown Maroantsetra at the environmental campus

  2 - Guichet unique Masoala / MNP Masoala office is located 1 km from downtown Maroantsetra at the environmental campus

  3 - MNP Masoala liaison office is located in downtown Antalaha “rue de commerce”

  4 - Refectory and toilets 50 m from the entrance to Masoala NP

• Fees and charges

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

  Download the document

• Advisory equipment

  • Bring mineral water,
  • Raincoat,
  • Walking shoes,
  • Long sleeves and pants,
  • Mosquito repellent (ORGANIC compulsory),
  • Sun cream for sensitive skin (ORGANIC compulsory).

• Code of conduct

  • Ensure payment of fees by visitors (DEAP tickets, other fees,
  • Do not get involved in illegal activities or trafficking,
  • Do not pick, collect or capture species;
  • Do not feed, move or play with animals;
  • Night visits : Do not blind animals with overpowering lights,
  • Do not damage coral,
  • Discourage the purchase of products from endangered species or illegal activities,
  • In the Park, do not leave the designated circuits; camp at the designated sites,
  • Do not cause bush fires,
  • Treat waste properly,
  • Avoid making noise on circuits or camp.
  • Do not participate in sex tourism,
  • Respect social rules, habits and customs,