Parc de Ranomafana National Park
Parc de Ranomafana is a famous national park in Madagascar, located in the central part of the country, near the village of the same name. In 1986, a new species, the golden bamboo lemur, was discovered here. In this regard, a few years later, the government of Madagascar decided to create a reserve, which has now become one of the most important conservation areas of the country. Its territory of 410 square kilometers is covered with mountainous tropical forests. The soils here are very fertile – they are saturated by the moisture of the river Namorona, which flowing from the uplands, forms numerous – and extremely picturesque – waterfalls.
Highlights
The climate of Parque de Ranomafana is warm and humid throughout the year. The best time to go on safari in the national park is from March to November.
The forests of Parc de Ranomafana are home to many amazing animals. It is full of lemurs, you can see 96 species of birds, a wide variety of reptiles and beautiful tropical butterflies. If you shake the bushes, you can find chameleons, which immediately change color from fright. Malagasy people themselves treat these lizards with disgust and superstitious fear, believing that meeting them brings bad luck. But for a fee, guides are ready to find dozens of these eye reptiles in the jungle.
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In addition, Ranomafana is also the best place for the birdwatching enthusiast. The part of the reserve called Vohiparara is located on an elevated area. Its favorable position has been exploited by researchers who have created a special observation platform here, from which it is possible to get acquainted with the nocturnal lifestyle of rare birds such as the wanga, asitu sunbird and others..
There is a well-developed system of footpaths, along which you can enjoy the variety of magnificent views and vegetation. If you study the map carefully, you can get to the hot mineral springs where you are allowed to bathe.
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