Sahamalaza-Iles Radama National Park is located on Madagascar’s northwest coast, straddling the Ambanja District, DIANA Region, and the Analalava District, SOFIA Region. Sahamalaza Bay lies between Narindra Bay to the south and Ampasindava Bay to the north.
The Sahamalaza Biosphere Reserve boasts 14 cult sites, the majority of which are used for blessing requests. The opening of the gate to the royal tombs “fanabiafam-baravarana” takes place in June and closes in October. These events are organized by the royal families.
Sahamalaza-Iles radama National Park features mangroves, semi-caducifolia dry forest, coral reefs and seagrass beds.
Main ecological features : Mangroves (8 species of Madagascar mangrove), 9 lemur species (Eulemur flavifrons, Eulemur macaco, Phaner furcifer, Hapalemur occidentalis, Lepilemur dorsalis, Daubentonia madagascariensis, Microcebus sambiranensis, Mirza zaza Lepilemur Sahamalazensis), Marine turtles (Lepidochelys olivacea, Chelonia mydas, Eretmochelys imbricata), marine mammals, aquatic birds (Haliaeetus vociferoides or Ankoay, Threskiornis bernieri or Fitilimbengy), a semi-caducifolia dry forest and seagrass beds.
In 1997, at a workshop on wetlands in Madagascar, Sahamalaza was included in the priority list for RAMSAR sites (WWF, 1997).
In 2001, ANGAP and the Ministry of the Environment included the Sahamalaza-Iles Radama site in their five-year management strategy as a potential site for conserving the marine and coastal environment.
The 153,200-hectare Sahamalaza-Iles Radama Marine and Coastal Protected Area was designated a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in September 2001. This Biosphere Reserve was included in the MAB (Man and Biosphere) world network on November 10, 2001.
Mammifères marins (baleine à bosse, dugong), tortues marines, Lémuriens (Eulemur flavifrons, Lepilemur sahamalazensis),oiseaux ( Haliaeetus vociferoides ou Ankoay,Threskiornis bernieri ou Fitilimbengy ) ,Pteropus rufus( Fanihy)
Illegal fishing, fires
Illegal logging, silt trampling, illegal camping, sea turtle poaching, lemur trapping, mining, land clearing.
A number of initiatives have been planned to address the environmental challenges and human pressures on the park.
1) Conservation project for the Dugong dugon or “lambondriaka” and its habitas (seagrass beds) in collaboration with the Association des Naturalistes Environnement et Patrimoine de Mayotte.
2) Pêche Côtière Durable III funded by KFW.
training in fish conservation techniques; distribution of beehives, seed, fertilizer and ploughs; provision of fishing equipment (smokehouses and smoking huts), provision of motorized dugout canoes.
Construction of dams, distribution of fishing equipment (nets), provision of motorized dugout canoes, construction of wells, construction of smokehouses and construction of cold storage facilities.
Ensure sustainable financing and effective management of PAs by supporting biodiversity conservation while involving local communities
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The MNP SML has no reception facilities other than the office of the Management Unit, but there is collaboration with AEECL, which has camping areas, a reception center and catering facilities for visitors.
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Tours | Summary | Difficulty | Duration | Tour plans |
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Ankarafa tour | For the land sector: Ankarafa circuit, visit the Eulemur flavifrons or Akomba manga maso, Lepilemur sahamalazensis or fitsidiky and forest birds, reptiles and amphibians in the Park. A panoramic view of the Radama Islands from Marovato. The circuit is 3 km long and takes 3 hours to complete. Access to this circuit is via a dry-season track from Antanambao Manambaro to Ankarafa, a distance of around 50km, or by boat or motorized pirogue from Marovato to Ankarafa, which takes 3 hours by boat and 1 hour on foot. |
3h |
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Vorona tour | For the coastal sector: a Vorona tour or a visit to the endemic water birds of Sahamalaza, such as Haliaeetus vociferoides or Ankoay and Threskiornis bernieri or Fitilimbengy. This tour takes you through mangrove forests. It can be done by boat or pirogue all year round. Access to the vorona circuit is by road from Maromandia to Ratsianarana. It's an 11 km circuit from the Ambatobe boat stop to the circuit. |
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Nosy Radama tour | For the Marine sector: a Nosy Radama tour. This is a visit to the unique seascape of the Radama Islands, with its fine sandy beaches, coral reefs, sea turtle nesting grounds, flora and fauna. Access to the tour is by boat from Maromandia to Iles Radama (Nosy Faly), a 50 km journey taking around 02 hours. Bivouacs, overnight stays and snorkeling are available on the Radama Islands, as is the whale watching tour from July to September. |
2h |
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