Marojejy Park

Specificity of the Park

Terrestrial National Park listed as a World Heritage Site, impressive massif, dense humid lowland forest, habitat of the Propithecus candidus or Simpona fotsy, palms and pteridophytes, secondary lowland forest, dense humid montane forest, and ericoid scrub.

The Landscapes of Marojejy Park

The Fauna of Marojejy Park

25 species of small mammals, 11 species of lemurs, 149 species of reptiles and amphibians, 72 species of birds.

The Flora of Marojejy Park

350 species of pteridophytes, 50 species of palm trees.

How to get there

From Antananarivo on the RN4, then take the RN6 to Ambilobe and turn off onto the road leading to Vohémar. The road is impassable during the rainy season.

Park Location

GPS: between 14° 26' South latitude and 49° 15' East longitude. Marojejy National Park is located in the northeastern part of Madagascar. Area: 65,050 ha Region: Sava

Geography

Hydrography

11 rivers originate within the Park. Altitude 2,132 m Climate Humid tropical type Relief Rugged forested terrain of complex shapes with steep, irregular ridges and slopes.

Ideal time to visit

All year round Opening hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

History

Classified as a Strict Nature Reserve in 1952, then a National Park in 1998 and a World Heritage Site in 2007

Population

Dominant ethnic group: Tsimihety. Others: Betsimisaraka, Betsileo, Merina