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'''The Analamerana Special Reserve is located in the northern part of Madagascar, halfway between the western region called DIANA and the eastern region called Sava. The 34.700ha large 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.'''
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'''The Analamerana Special Reserve is located in the northern part of Madagascar, halfway between the western region of Diana and the eastern region of Sava. The 34,700 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.'''
  
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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 [[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.  
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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.  
  
 
Analamerana was classified Special Reserve in 1956 and is the only protected area that gives refuge to the endangered [[Perrier's sifaka]] lemur species. Three of the seven known Baobab species grow in the reserve.
 
Analamerana was classified Special Reserve in 1956 and is the only protected area that gives refuge to the endangered [[Perrier's sifaka]] lemur species. Three of the seven known Baobab species grow in the reserve.
  
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The area is dominated by a limestone massif with numerous rocky outcrops - the tsingy (sharp limestone karst pinnacles). 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 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 & burn to gain new farm land and illegal wood cutting.
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The area is dominated by a limestone massif with numerous rocky outcrops - the tsingy (sharp limestone karst pinnacles). From east to west, this karst plateau comprises 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. 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 as well as illegal wood cutting.
  
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The predominant climate is hot and humid with an average annual rainfall of 1,250mm. Most of the rain falls in the months of November to April. The dry season is clearly marked from June to August. The average temperature is 25°C, varying between 20°C and 30°C.
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The predominant climate is hot and humid with an average annual rainfall of 1,250mm. Most of the rain falls during the months of November through April. The dry season is clearly defined from June to August. The average temperature is 25°C, varying between 20°C and 30°C.<br><br>
  
 
== Fauna ==
 
== Fauna ==
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* ''Furcifer petteri'' - [[Petter's chameleon]]
 
* ''Furcifer petteri'' - [[Petter's chameleon]]
 
* ''Boa manditra'' - [[Madagascar tree boa]]
 
* ''Boa manditra'' - [[Madagascar tree boa]]
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* ''Boa madagascariensis'' - [[Madagascar tree boa]]
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* ''Boa madagascariensis'' - [[Madagascar tree boa]]<br><br>
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=== Birds ===
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Many bird species live in Analamerana, of which seven are endemic. One of the eight rarest birds in the world can be found in the reserve, the ''Xenopirostris damii'' ([[Van Dam's vanga]]). The following species can be observed in the reserve:
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* ''Xenopirostris damii'' - Van Dam's vanga (endemic)
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* ''Ardeola idae'' - [[Madagascar pond-heron]]
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* ''Mesitornis variegata'' - [[White-breasted mesite]]
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* ''Lophotibis cristata'' - [[Madagascar crested ibis]]
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* ''Accipiter henstii'' - [[Henst's goshawk]]
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* ''Accipiter madagascariensis'' - [[Madagascar sparrowhawk]]
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* ''Haliaeetus vociferoides'' - [[Madagascar fish eagle]]
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* ''Coua coquereli'' - [[Coquerel's coua]]
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* ''Falculea palliata'' - [[Sickle-billed vanga]]
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* ''Ploceus sakalava'' - [[Sakalava weaver]]
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* ''Tyto soumagnei'' - [[Madagascar red owl]] (endemic)
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* ''Centropus toulou'' - [[Madagascar coucal]]
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* ''Alcedo vintsioides'' - [[Madagascar kingfisher]]
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* ''Corythornis madagascariensis'' - [[Madagascar pygmy kingfisher]]<br><br>
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=== Mammals ===
  
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The most commonly observed lemur species are:
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* ''Propithecus perrieri'' - [[Perrier's sifaka]]
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* ''Eulemur coronatus'' - [[Crowned lemur]]
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* ''Eulemur fulvus sanfordi'' - [[Brown lemur]], sub-species [[Sanford's lemur]]
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* ''Lepilemur septentrionalis'' - [[Northern sportive lemur]]
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* ''Phaner furcifer'' - [[Fork-marked lemur]]
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* ''Daubentonia madagascariensis'' - [[Aye-aye]]
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* ''Hapalemur griseus occidentalis'' - [[Bamboo lemur]]
  
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Carnivores living in Analamerana are:
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* ''Cryptoprocta ferox'' - [[Fossa]]
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* ''Galidia elegans dambrensis'' - [[Ring-tailed mongoose]]<br><br>
  
 
== The best fauna most visible to tourists ==
 
== The best fauna most visible to tourists ==
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<tr bgcolor="#eadece" valign="top"><td>''Lophotibis cristata''</td>
 
<tr bgcolor="#eadece" valign="top"><td>''Lophotibis cristata''</td>
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<td>Madagascan crested ibis</td>
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<td>Madagascar crested ibis</td>
 
<td>Bird</td>
 
<td>Bird</td>
 
<td>Ankavanana, Antombiratsy, Analabe, Andrafiamena</td>
 
<td>Ankavanana, Antombiratsy, Analabe, Andrafiamena</td>
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<td>All year round.</td></tr></table><br>
 
<td>All year round.</td></tr></table><br>
  
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== Flora ==
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Typical species of the ecoregions of the west, east and centre of Madagascar grow in the Analamerana Special Reserve. Six palm species are identified and three of the seven known baobabs growing in Madagascar can be found in the reserve:
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* ''Adansonia perrieri'' - [[Perrier's Baobab]] (endemic)
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* ''Adansonia madagascariensis'' (endemic)
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* ''Adansonia suarezensis'' - [[Suarez Baobab]] (endemic)<br><br>
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== The best flora most visible to tourists ==
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<tr bgcolor="#dccbb3" valign="top"><td>Scientific name</td>
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<td>English name</td>
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<td>Where to find</td></tr>
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<tr bgcolor="#eadece" valign="top"><td>''Adansonia perrieri''</td>
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<td>Perrier's Baobab</td>
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<td>Antaignaombihely, Analabe, Ankarana</td></tr>
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<tr bgcolor="#eadece" valign="top"><td>''Adansonia Madagascariensis''</td>
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<tr bgcolor="#eadece" valign="top"><td>''Coffea saharenanensis''</td>
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<td>Analabe, Ankavanana, Antombiratsy</td></tr>
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<tr bgcolor="#eadece" valign="top"><td>''Eugenia analameranensis''</td>
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<td>Analabe, Ankavanana, Antombiratsy</td></tr></table>
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== Guides and entrance fees ==
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The office of the Analamerana Special Reserve is located north of [[Anivorano Nord]] where one can obtain permits to the protected area. Although it is best to organise a visit to the reserve in [[Diego Suarez]], guides and porters can alternatively be found in [[Menagisy]], a village next to the reserve.
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The admission fee for visiting the park for foreign tourists is 45,000 Ariary per day, children pay 25,000 Ariary per day (prices 2015).<br><br>
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== Circuits (tours) ==
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While there are various hiking trails leading through the reserve, no special circuits have been set up yet.<br><br>
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== Fady - What not to do in the park ==
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The locals of Madagascar believe in [[fady|fady's]], which are not strictly taboos, rather they signalise when something is "dangerous" related to an action, food, locations etc. In the Analamerana Special Reserve it is fady to work on Tuesday - "Fady miasa Talata".<br><br>
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== Accommodation in/outside the reserve ==
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There are no accommodation facilities within the reserve. It is possible to camp in the reserve, but visitors must bring all equipment and essentials needed for their stay. A quite basic hotel is located near the reserve. Alternatively, it is the possible to stay overnight in the house of a local by enquiring in the village. This type of accommodation is the most authentic, at the same time the most modest.<br><br>
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== Tourist attractions in the region ==
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* [[Red Tsingy]] - 15 kilometres along the RN6, accessible by 4x4.
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* [[Lac Antagnavo]] - a sacred lake located 4 kilometres along the RN6, accessible by 4x4.
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* [[Ankarana National Park|Tsingy of Ankarana]] - a national park located 4 kilometres along the RN6, accessible by 4x4.<br><br>
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== Cultural events in the region ==
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Several festivals are celebrated throughout the year:
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* ''Kabiry Festival in Ambilobe'' - a cultural and artistic event which aims to showcase the culture of the [[Antankarana]] people. Their traditional musical instrument is the [[kabiry]]. The festival takes place over four days in July and August, usually attracting about 3,500 visitors.
  
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* ''Sorogno and Vagnono Festival in Ambanja'' - about 2,500 people meet in August and September in [[Ambanja]]. [[Sorogno]] is a cultural festival which combines a cheerful atmosphere with traditional music. The sorogno is followed by the [[vagnono]] festival in October.
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Latest revision as of 07:01, 5 February 2021

The Analamerana Special Reserve is located in the northern part of Madagascar, halfway between the western region of Diana and the eastern region of Sava. The 34,700 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.

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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.

Analamerana was classified Special Reserve in 1956 and is the only protected area that gives refuge to the endangered Perrier's sifaka lemur species. Three of the seven known Baobab species grow in the reserve.

The area is dominated by a limestone massif with numerous rocky outcrops - the tsingy (sharp limestone karst pinnacles). From east to west, this karst plateau comprises 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. 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 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 during the months of November through April. The dry season is clearly defined from June to August. The average temperature is 25°C, varying between 20°C and 30°C.

Fauna

Reptiles / Amphibians

The climate and stingy landscape in some parts of the reserve do not encourage the abundance of reptiles and amphibians. However, the following species are quite common:

Birds

Many bird species live in Analamerana, of which seven are endemic. One of the eight rarest birds in the world can be found in the reserve, the Xenopirostris damii (Van Dam's vanga). The following species can be observed in the reserve:

Mammals

The most commonly observed lemur species are:

Carnivores living in Analamerana are:

The best fauna most visible to tourists

Scientific name English name Description Where to find When to find
Propithecus perrieri Perrier's sifaka Lemur Ankavanana, Antombiratsy, Analabe, Andrafiamena All year round.
Eulemur fulvus sanfordi Brown lemur Lemur Ankavanana, Antombiratsy, Analabe, Andrafiamena All year round.
Eulemur coronatus Crowned lemur Lemur Ankavanana, Antombiratsy, Analabe, Andrafiamena All year round.
Lepilemur septentrionalis Northern sportive lemur Lemur Ankavanana, Antombiratsy, Analabe, Andrafiamena All year round.
Galidia elegans dambrensis Ring-tailed maongoose Mammal Ankavanana, Antombiratsy, Analabe, Andrafiamena All year round.
Cryptoprocta ferox Fossa Carnivorous Ankavanana, Antombiratsy, Analabe, Andrafiamena All year round.
Lophotibis cristata Madagascar crested ibis Bird Ankavanana, Antombiratsy, Analabe, Andrafiamena All year round.
Mesitornis variegata White-breasted mesite Bird Ankavanana, Antombiratsy, Analabe, Andrafiamena All year round.

Flora

Typical species of the ecoregions of the west, east and centre of Madagascar grow in the Analamerana Special Reserve. Six palm species are identified and three of the seven known baobabs growing in Madagascar can be found in the reserve:

The best flora most visible to tourists

Scientific name English name Where to find
Adansonia perrieri Perrier's Baobab Antaignaombihely, Analabe, Ankarana
Adansonia Madagascariensis
Coffea saharenanensis Analabe, Ankavanana, Antombiratsy
Eugenia analameranensis Analabe, Ankavanana, Antombiratsy


Guides and entrance fees

The office of the Analamerana Special Reserve is located north of Anivorano Nord where one can obtain permits to the protected area. Although it is best to organise a visit to the reserve in Diego Suarez, guides and porters can alternatively be found in Menagisy, a village next to the reserve.

The admission fee for visiting the park for foreign tourists is 45,000 Ariary per day, children pay 25,000 Ariary per day (prices 2015).

Circuits (tours)

While there are various hiking trails leading through the reserve, no special circuits have been set up yet.

Fady - What not to do in the park

The locals of Madagascar believe in fady's, which are not strictly taboos, rather they signalise when something is "dangerous" related to an action, food, locations etc. In the Analamerana Special Reserve it is fady to work on Tuesday - "Fady miasa Talata".

Accommodation in/outside the reserve

There are no accommodation facilities within the reserve. It is possible to camp in the reserve, but visitors must bring all equipment and essentials needed for their stay. A quite basic hotel is located near the reserve. Alternatively, it is the possible to stay overnight in the house of a local by enquiring in the village. This type of accommodation is the most authentic, at the same time the most modest.

Tourist attractions in the region

  • Red Tsingy - 15 kilometres along the RN6, accessible by 4x4.
  • Lac Antagnavo - a sacred lake located 4 kilometres along the RN6, accessible by 4x4.
  • Tsingy of Ankarana - a national park located 4 kilometres along the RN6, accessible by 4x4.

Cultural events in the region

Several festivals are celebrated throughout the year:

  • Kabiry Festival in Ambilobe - a cultural and artistic event which aims to showcase the culture of the Antankarana people. Their traditional musical instrument is the kabiry. The festival takes place over four days in July and August, usually attracting about 3,500 visitors.
  • Sorogno and Vagnono Festival in Ambanja - about 2,500 people meet in August and September in Ambanja. Sorogno is a cultural festival which combines a cheerful atmosphere with traditional music. The sorogno is followed by the vagnono festival in October.
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