Andasibe Village & Old Périnet Station
Andasibe / Gare de Périnet
A railway town built in the colonial era. Its old station, once known as Périnet, retains its French-style station building and serves as the starting point for rainforest trips.
During the colonial period, the village of Andasibe was known as Périnet, and it grew up around the Tananarive-Tamatave railway (TCE). The old railway station still has its French-style station building and tracks, though passenger service has almost ended. Beside the station are simple guesthouses and restaurants, making it a good place to photograph the railway and village life. The village is small, with a general store, handicraft stalls, and a few homestays. Staying in the village means you can walk to the VOI MMA reserve and the national park entrance. There is little lighting in the village at night, so bring a headlamp.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- VOI MMA Community Reserve
- Andasibe-Mantadia National Park
- Mitsinjo Community Reserve
- Vakôna Lemur Island
- Mantadia National Park (northern sector)
- Moramanga
- Peyrieras Reptile Reserve