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'''The Analamerana Special Reserve is located in the northern part of Madagascar, halfway between the western region called DIANA of Diana and the eastern region called of Sava. The 34.700ha large ,700 hectares reserve is located in a rather unexplored forest southeast of [[Montagne d'Ambre]], between the Irodo river in the North and the Loky river in the South.'''

To visit Analamerana Special Reserve it is best to start in [[Diego Suarez]] (Antsiranana), from where the paved road [[RN6]] leads 60 kilometres south to [[Sadjoavato]]. From there it is another 25 kilometres along a very bad road to the municipality of [[Ankarongana]]. This road is only accessible during the dry season from May to November. From Ankarongana one has to continue by motorcycle, bike or foot to Analamerana Special Reserve.

The area is dominated by a limestone massif with numerous rocky outcrops - the tsingy (sharp limestone karst pinnacles). This From east to west, this karst plateau comprises from east to west the massif of Analamerana, the massif of Antsohy and part of the Andrafiamena chain. In addition to the river Irodo, eight small streams flow through the reserve. Following ethnicities The following ethnic groups live in and around the reserve: [[Sakalava]], [[Betsimisaraka]], [[Tsimihety]], [[Anjoaty]], [[Antemoro]], [[Antankarana]], [[Antandry]], [[Merina]] and [[Betsileo]]. Unfortunately the protected area is subject to human pressures such as slash & and burn to gain new farm land and as well as illegal wood cutting.

The predominant climate is hot and humid with an average annual rainfall of 1,250mm. Most of the rain falls in during the months of November to through April. The dry season is clearly marked defined from June to August. The average temperature is 25°C, varying between 20°C and 30°C.<br><br>