Destination

Andasibe-Mantadia

Madagascar's most accessible national park and the best place to see the island's largest lemur — the indri — whose haunting calls echo through the montane rainforest.

Highlights

Indri — Madagascar's largest lemur
Night walks for mouse lemurs and chameleons
Accessible from Antananarivo (3hrs)
Diademed sifaka sightings
Rich orchid and fern diversity

Best Time to Visit

September to November for warm weather, wildflowers, and active lemurs. April to October for the dry season with easier forest trails. Indri calls can be heard year-round, loudest in early morning.

Budget Guide

Park entry $15/adult. Mandatory guide fees $15-25 for half/full day. Budget lodges from $15-40/night. Mid-range eco-lodges (Andasibe Hotel, Mantadia Lodge) $50-150/night. Night walks $10-15/person. One of Madagascar's most affordable wildlife experiences.

Getting There

3 hours by road from Antananarivo on the well-maintained RN2 highway. Regular shuttle services available. Often the first stop on a Madagascar circuit. The nearby Vakona Private Reserve offers additional lemur encounters.

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