Ranomafana Thermal Baths

Piscine thermale de Ranomafana

A colonial-era hot spring bath in the center of Ranomafana town. 'Ranomafana' means 'hot water' in Malagasy, and the complex has an open-air thermal pool and private bathing rooms.

The hot springs lie in the center of Ranomafana town on the banks of the Namorona River. They were developed during the French colonial period in the 1930s, and an older hot spring hotel from the same era stands beside them. The spring water is about 40°C. The main facility is an open-air thermal pool, and there are also private hot-water bathing rooms and massage services at low prices (confirm on site). A soak is the best way to relax after a rainforest hike. The facilities are old, and locals crowd in on weekends. The pool is usually drained at midday, so mornings or late afternoons are recommended. It is about 6 km from the national park entrance and can be reached on foot or by car.

Ranomafana Thermal Baths

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