Masoala National Park

The Masoala National Park at 230, 000 hectares is the largest of Madagascar’s protected areas. It has been declared a World Heritage Site, due to its amazing biodiversity.

This park is one of the few places in the country where the rainforest ranges from the sea to the mountains, unbroken and undisturbed.

The protection extends to the golden beaches and the glorious coral reefs, which provide shelter for an abundance of marine life.

Although not the most accessible of Madagascar’s park, the Masoala National Park it a perfect location to view stunning wildlife and the traditional Madagascar. It is worth noting that you should be reasonably fit to get the most out of this park.

In terms of species diversity, this park has one of the richest ecosystems in Madagascar, consisting of ten lemur species. Notable species include the brown mouse lemur, the nocturnal eastern woolly lemur, the white fronted lemur and the eastern fork marked lemur. It is the only location of the red ruffed lemur.

For birders, Masoala is the best site for the scaly ground roller, the helmet and bernier’s vangas and the red breasted coua. You may even spot the Madagascar serpent eagle and the Madagascar red owl, two critically endangered species.