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Amongst the mammals, the [[Malagasy_ring-tailed_mongoose|Ring-tailed mongoose]] is probably the most frequently observed. There are also many species of birds and the Brookesia minima, the smallest chameleon in the world. You will discover beautiful waterfalls and lakes, and beautiful views of the extreme north of the island. The park aims to preserve the unique flora and fauna of northern Madagascar. This mountain is home to a beautiful tropical forest preserved from any human impact. During this visit you will enjoy the various forms of vegetation: canarium, ficus, orchids, ferns. Picnic lunch at Station des Roussettes.<br>
When the sun sets, we will do a night walk to search for some of the special lemurs, such as the Amber Mountain fork-crowned lemur, Arnhold's mouse lemur (Montagne d'Ambre mouse lemur) and for the beautiful, black-masked Furry-eared dwarf lemur. In this isolated treasure house of biodiversity there are also numerous reptiles, amongst them several of the fantastic leaf-tailed geckos and chameleons that co-exist on this mountain. Dinner and overnight in the lodge.
'''Day 2: Amber Mountain National Park - Andrafiamena Special Reserve (B/L/D)'''<br>
To complete our trip we spend the entire morning to discover the other part of Amber Mountain National Park. This rainforest is impressively rich of birds such as the White-throated oxylabes, Short-billed greenbul, Hook-billed vanga, [[Madagascar magpie-robin]], Pitta-like ground-roller and Forest rock-thrush. Lunch at the hotel and thereafter transfer from Amber Mountain National Park direction southeast. Short hike on the limestone ridges in the dry and deciduous forest of Andrafiamena Special Reserve. This reserve is the home of the critically endangered Perrier's sifaka.
