Andasibe-Mantadia National Park in Madagascar is characterised by protected rainforest and is made up of two significant national parks, Analamazaotra National Park and Mantadia National Park. Of the two, the rainforested region of Analamazaotra is the most visited because of its dense populations of the loud and vocal indri lemur. The Mantadia region encompasses stretches of old-primary rainforest, alive with amphibians, birdlife and lemurs. Birders will delight in knowing that the rare blue coua bird is found within these damp montane forests.
There is an exquisite waterfall, as well as a lake within the park, providing the perfect habitat for a wealth of birdlife and wild orchids to thrive. The varied terrain spans 155 square kilometres and is best explored on foot. There is a network of well-marked hiking trails with short routes lasting an hour, to longer treks lasting up to six hours. Birders, hikers, and nature enthusiasts will love this national park, which is geared toward tourism.
Andasibe-Mantadia National Park is only 135 kilometres from the capital city of Antananarivo, which is roughly three hours by road. The closest airport is Ivato International Airport, which serves the capital.
