Flights to Madagascar from South Africa
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Andringitra National Park
Ambalavao Madagascar
ANDRINGITRA NATIONAL PARK
This recently gazetted national park, 46 km south of Ambalavao, protects
some of Madagascar's most impressive scenery. The second and third highest
peaks - Pic Boby and Pic Bory stand within its boundaries. The area is
characterised by remarkable granitic domes, exquisite waterfalls, verdant
valleys and, at the highest altitudes, remote heathlands. This is the
one place in Madagascar where snow has been known to fall and temperatures
can fall below zero on winter nights.
Andringitra is best visited from late August to March, when small wildlife
is most active and most flowering plants bloom. Lush mid- and high-altitude
rainforest is rich in fascinating small wildlife and the massif is known
for its frog, bird and orchid diversity. The lemurs, which are not habituated
to the presence of humans, include bamboo lemurs and ringtails. Andringitra
is a favourite with hikers and walkers.
There are campsites and a WWF 'gite' or mountain hut. We arrange fully
organised camping in Andringitra, all meals and equipment provided.
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