Andasibe-Mantadia National Park
Lemur watching and lush rainforest hikes Andasibe-Mantadia, located just a few hours from Antananarivo, is one of Madagascar’s most accessible and popular parks. It’s home to the famous Indri Indri, the largest living lemur, whose haunting calls echo through the forest. The park features dense rainforest, rare orchids
Avenue of the Baobabs Trees
Best for Iconic photography and sunset views
Located near Morondava on the west coast, this natural wonder is a stretch of centuries-old Grandidier’s baobab trees lining a dirt road. These massive, bottle-shaped trees create one of the most photogenic landscapes in Madagascar.
Ranomafana National Park
The Park is a World Heritage Site known for its steamy rainforests and high biodiversity. It’s home to the critically endangered golden bamboo lemur and 11 other lemur species. Visitors can explore scenic trails, enjoy natural hot springs, and spot a variety of reptiles, frogs, and rare birds with the help of experts
Isalo National Park
A stark contrast to the lush rainforests, Isalo features sandstone canyons, dramatic cliffs, palm-lined oases, and natural swimming pools. It’s a favorite for hikers and photographers, offering trails through otherworldly terrain and chances to spot lemurs basking in the sun or leaping across the rocks.
Ankarana Reserve
This northern reserve is famous for its limestone karst pinnacles, known as Tsingy. Ankarana also features caves, underground rivers, and dense dry forests. It’s a hotspot for both unique landscapes and rare species like crowned lemurs, geckos, and tenrecs. Adventurous travelers can explore hidden grottos and bat-fill
Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park
Situated on Nosy Be island, Lokobe offers a more relaxed safari experience with opportunities to see black lemurs, colorful frogs, chameleons, and owls. Explore by pirogue (traditional canoe)
through mangroves before trekking the dense forest trails for a chance to encounter rare and nocturnal species.
Kirindy Forest
Located near the Avenue of the Baobabs, Kirindy is one of the best places to spot the elusive fossa—Madagascar’s top predator. This dry deciduous forest is also home to the Madagascar giant jumping rat, Verreaux’s sifaka, and many nocturnal creatures. Night walks are particularly rewarding here.
Masoala National Park
Masoala is Madagascar’s largest protected area, where you can experience both terrestrial and marine biodiversity. Trek through untouched rainforests to see red-ruffed lemurs and rare birds, then kayak or snorkel in nearby Antongil Bay or the Tampolo Marine Reserve, teeming with coral reefs, dolphins, and whales
Lokobe Reserve
Situated on Nosy Be island, Lokobe offers a more relaxed safari experience with opportunities to see black lemurs, colorful frogs, chameleons, and owls. Explore by pirogue (traditional canoe) through mangroves before trekking the dense forest trails for a chance to encounter rare and nocturnal species.
Amber Mountain National Park
Located in the north near Diego Suarez, Amber Mountain offers lush montane rainforest with waterfalls, crater lakes, and fern-filled trails. It's a cooler, misty escape ideal for hiking. Wildlife includes crowned lemurs, colorful chameleons, leaf-tailed geckos, and a rich diversity of insects.