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'''The Masoala National Park is located on the Masoala peninsula in the north-east of Madagascar. The peninsula is enclosed by the Indian Ocean in the east and [[Antongil Bay]] in the west. On and around the Masoala peninsula are several protected areas, divided into four terrestrial sections and three marine zones. The Masoala National Park combined with the Mangabe Special Reserve within the bay is the largest nature protected area in Madagascar.''' | '''The Masoala National Park is located on the Masoala peninsula in the north-east of Madagascar. The peninsula is enclosed by the Indian Ocean in the east and [[Antongil Bay]] in the west. On and around the Masoala peninsula are several protected areas, divided into four terrestrial sections and three marine zones. The Masoala National Park combined with the Mangabe Special Reserve within the bay is the largest nature protected area in Madagascar.''' | ||
| − | Masoala National Park is one of | + | Masoala National Park is one of six national parks on the east coast of Madagascar, all of which were declared a ''World Heritage in Danger'' by UNESCO under the combined name [http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1257 Rainforests of the Atsinanana] in 2010. |
| − | 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 | + | == 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) | + | 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. |
| − | Depending on the season, cargo boats leave | + | Alternatively, it is possible to reach Maroantsetra by sea if coming from Tamatave. Depending on the season, cargo boats leave three to six times a week from Tamatave. The journey takes between one and two days. |
Revision as of 13:46, 13 January 2013
The Masoala National Park is located on the Masoala peninsula in the north-east of Madagascar. The peninsula is enclosed by the Indian Ocean in the east and Antongil Bay in the west. On and around the Masoala peninsula are several protected areas, divided into four terrestrial sections and three marine zones. The Masoala National Park combined with the Mangabe Special Reserve within the bay is the largest nature protected area in Madagascar.
Masoala National Park is one of six national parks on the east coast of Madagascar, all of which were declared a World Heritage in Danger by UNESCO under the combined name Rainforests of the Atsinanana in 2010.
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, it is possible to reach Maroantsetra by sea if coming from Tamatave. Depending on the season, cargo boats leave three to six times a week from Tamatave. The journey takes between one and two days.
Accommodation
Tampolodge
Fax: +261 020 5772149
Email: f-f@wanadoo.mg
Website: www.masoalamadagascar.com
Masoala Forest Lodge
Tel: +41 52624 1077 (Switzerland)
Email: mea@wanadoo.mg
Website: www.masoalaforestlodge.com
Arol Lodge
Tel: 033 12 902 77
Email: masoala@free.fr
Website: http://arollodge.free.fr/home.htm
Cap Est
Cap Est is the eastern most point of Madagascar and can reached by boat or by trekking from Antalaha or Maroantsetra. The closest town is Ambodirafia.
- La Résidence du Cap
- Hotel du Voyage
