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Once a quiet forest village shaped by colonial-era railway development, Andasibe gradually grew as travellers and researchers were drawn to the surrounding rainforests of Madagascar. Over time, its proximity to protected areas such as Andasibe-Mantadia National Park made it one of the...
For a more intimate and interactive wildlife encounter, the Vakona Forest Lodge Reserve offers a unique complement to the wilder parks of Andasibe-Mantadia National Park. Located near Analamazaotra Special Reserve, this private reserve is especially popular for its “lemur...
Around lunchtime, we drove for 1 hour to Mantadia National Park (guide: 60,000 MGA), located within Andasibe-Mantadia National Park. Mantadia is less visited than nearby reserves, making it perfect for those seeking solitude and untouched nature. The hike to the waterfalls is more...
Early in the morning, we drove to the park office to buy our tickets to visit Analamazaotra Special Reserve (🎟️45,000 MGA, guide 50,000 MGA, city tax 5,000 MGA), a highly accessible, 874-hectare rainforest in eastern Madagascar, located 140 km from Antananarivo. Part of the larger...
The drive from Antananarivo to Andasibe turned out to be just as memorable as the destination itself.Covering roughly 140 km, the journey usually takes about 4 to 5 hours—but it feels much shorter thanks to the ever-changing scenery. Leaving the busy hills of the capital behind, the road...
Our visit to Peyrieras Reptile Reserve felt like stepping into a completely different world—one where nature takes centre stage in the most fascinating ways. Tucked along the road between Antananarivo and Andasibe, this small but remarkable reserve is a paradise for wildlife lovers. What...