Visit Ranomafana National Park, Madagascar
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Ranomafana National Park is part of the lush chain of rainforest that runs down Madagascar’s east coast.
Wildlife of Ranomafana National Park
The steep hills are covered in thick vegetation, occasionally broken by waterfalls and mountain streams. The park’s star attraction is the golden bamboo lemur, often found grazing amongst the bamboo thickets. Eleven other species of lemur include diademed sifakas that leap through the canopy during the day and brown mouse lemurs who race up and down tree trunks by night.
Heading deep into the park, you may hear the calls of cuckoo rollers, catch a glimpse of a leaf-tailed gecko or stumble across the graves of the Tanala, ‘the people of the forest’. It is well worth spending a few days hiking around this enchanting park.
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Suggested Ranomafana National Park itinerary
This sample itinerary will give you an idea of what is possible when you travel in Ranomafana National Park, and showcases routes we know work particularly well. Treat this as inspiration, because your trip will be created uniquely by one of our specialists.
Madagascar's southern national parks
This itinerary is a leisurely trip through the towns, villages and diverse national parks of Southern Madagascar. As you drive you might pass by paddy fields, overtake zebu cattle ambling along and stop to buy bananas from a brightly coloured roadside stall. It is easy to see why the road from Tana to Tulear is one of the most scenic in the country and this trip will allow you to experience the real Madagascar.
Map of Ranomafana National Park
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Places near Ranomafana National Park
- Ambalavao 83 kilometers away
- Antsirabe 159 kilometers away
- The Islands & Beaches of Madagascar 232 kilometers away
- Eastern Madagascar 254 kilometers away
- Antananarivo 260 kilometers away
- Isalo National Park 262 kilometers away
- Andasibe National Park (Perinet) 278 kilometers away
- Mantadia National Park 279 kilometers away
- The Pangalanes Canal 352 kilometers away
- The Remote West of Madagascar 353 kilometers away
- Manafiafy 393 kilometers away
- Andohahela National Park 400 kilometers away
- The Southern Tip of Madagascar 406 kilometers away
- Ifotaka Community Forest 420 kilometers away
- Fort Dauphin 423 kilometers away
- Berenty Reserve 434 kilometers away
- Ifaty 452 kilometers away
- Central & Southern Madagascar 453 kilometers away
- Anakao 473 kilometers away
Photos of Ranomafana National Park
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Civet, Ranomafana National Park, Madagascar
Accommodation choices for Ranomafana National Park
We’ve selected a range of accommodation options for when you visit Ranomafana National Park. Our choices usually come recommended for their character, facilities and service or location. Our specialists always aim to suggest properties that match your preferences.
Setam Lodge
Though fairly simple and a bit lacking in character, Setam is the closest lodge to the national park, around five minutes away from the gate, and this is one of our favorite options in the area.
Centrest Sejour
As the closest lodge to the town it is a good place for those who would like to wander down, but guests should be aware that the accommodation around Ranomafana is fairly basic and this is no exception.