Tsimanampetsotsa National Park
Parc national de Tsimanampetsotsa
Alkaline lakes, flamingos, thousand-year-old baobab trees, and limestone caves make this a classic day trip from Anakao.
Tsimanampetsotsa National Park lies about 45 kilometers south of Anakao, on the edge of the Mahafaly Plateau. Its core is a shallow alkaline lake, and flocks of flamingos often gather here in the dry season. The surrounding spiny forest is home to giant trees, including the 'Grandmother of the Baobabs,' as well as ring-tailed lemurs and Verreaux's sifakas. The park also has limestone caves and sinkholes where you can see blind fish. The drive from Anakao takes about 1.5 to 2 hours one way in a four-wheel-drive vehicle. Day trips are usually arranged through your accommodation, and the entry fee includes a park guide.
Opening hours
Approx. 07:00–16:00
Nearby sights
- Nosy Satrana
- Anakao
- Nosy Ve
- St Augustin Bay
- Sarodrano Cave
- La Table (Tsinjoriake)
- Arboretum d'Antsokay
- Toliara Barrier Reef