Mantadia National Park (northern sector)
Parc National de Mantadia
Pristine rainforest about 20 km north of Andasibe, with far fewer visitors than the southern section, where you can look for crowned sifakas, black-and-white ruffed lemurs, and waterfalls.
Mantadia is the northern section of Andasibe-Mantadia National Park. Its forest is more pristine and less visited than the southern Analamazaotra area, and the terrain is more rugged. The star species is the diademed sifaka, with its golden-orange coat. If you are lucky you may also spot black-and-white ruffed lemurs, indri, and many bird species. The park has several trails, including ones to the Tsakoka and Rianasoa waterfalls. The hiking is moderate to strenuous. Plan for a half or full day and hire a licensed guide. To get there, take a vehicle from Andasibe north along a dirt road for about 40 minutes. Road conditions are poor during the rainy season, so a 4WD vehicle is recommended.
Opening hours
Daily, about 07:00–16:00
Nearby sights
- Vakôna Lemur Island
- Andasibe Village & Old Périnet Station
- VOI MMA Community Reserve
- Andasibe-Mantadia National Park
- Mitsinjo Community Reserve
- Moramanga
- Peyrieras Reptile Reserve