Andohahela National Park

Andohahela National Park is in the Toliara Province of Madagascar. It is the southernmost of the six national parks making up the UNESCO World Heritage site Rainforests of the Atsinanana. The park protects a unique transition zone where the humid forests of the east meet the spiny forests of the south.

Flora and fauna

The national park hosts 15 lemur species, including the Ring-tailed Lemur and Verreaux's Sifaka, along with numerous endemic birds, reptiles, and amphibians.

By Plane

The closest airport is in Tolagnaro/Fort Dauphin (FTU IATA). Most visitors fly in and continue by road.

By Car / Road

The park is accessible from Tolagnaro/Fort Dauphin by road. Road conditions are variable; a 4x4 is recommended.

The park must be explored on foot with a local guide. Trails range from short walks to full-day hikes. Hiring a guide is mandatory.

• UNESCO World Heritage rainforest — one of the six Rainforests of the Atsinanana sites.

• Transition forest — see the meeting point of eastern humid forest and southern spiny forest.

• Fifteen species of lemurs including Ring-tailed Lemurs and Verreaux's Sifakas.

• Guided nature walks — explore the park's diverse ecosystems with a local guide.

• Lemur watching — look for the 15 species that inhabit the park.

• Birdwatching — the park hosts numerous endemic bird species.

• Photography — the transition zone offers unique landscape and wildlife photography.

Meals are provided at park lodges or campsites. Pack food and water for day hikes as there are no facilities inside the park.

Bring plenty of water. Water purification tablets are recommended.

Basic accommodation may be available near the park entrance. Most visitors base themselves in Fort Dauphin and visit the park on day trips.

Fees and permits

1 day: 25,000 Ar per person, 2 days: 37,000 Ar, 3 days: 40,000 Ar, 4 days: 50,000 Ar. Guide fees are extra.

Bring all supplies from Fort Dauphin or the nearest town before entering the park.

• Berenty Reserve (further west) — private reserve famous for lemurs.
• Fort Dauphin / Taolagnaro — the nearest city with beaches, restaurants, and airport connections.
• Cap Sainte Marie Reserve (southern tip) — remote reserve with sea turtle nesting.