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* ''Voanioala gerardii'' - forest coconut, very rare palm (endemic to Masoala)
* ''Nepenthes masoalensis'' - carnivorous plant (endemic to Masoala)<br><br>
== Ecosystems of Masoala National Park ==
<td>In the lowland forest of the west coast of the park.</td>
<td>All year round.</td></tr></table><br>
== How to get there ==
There are two ways to reach the park, either via Maroantsetra or via Antalaha. The easiest and fastest mode of transport is by plane. [[Air Madagascar]] operates scheduled flights to Maroantsetra and Antalaha.
A car ride from [[Tamatave]] to Maroantsetra along the RN5 takes about two days (400km) mostly on a very bad road, which is often closed due to cyclones from December to March. Coming from Antalaha, there is a 45km stretch to [[Andranoanala]] (Cap Est). During the dry season the ride takes about four hours by 4x4 car, while in the rainy season some bridges may be impassable and rivers must be crossed by pirogue.
Alternatively and if coming by Tamatave, it is possible to reach Maroantsetra by sea. Depending on the season, cargo boats leave three to six times a week from Tamatave. The journey by sea takes between one and two days.<br><br>
== Guides and entrance fees ==
