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'''Anjohibe is cave system located about 80 kilometers west of Mahajanga. It is the second largest cave system in Africa and a historically sacred place for the Sakalava people.''' | '''Anjohibe is cave system located about 80 kilometers west of Mahajanga. It is the second largest cave system in Africa and a historically sacred place for the Sakalava people.''' | ||
| − | Anjohibe can be translated to 'big caves' and was first discovered in the 17th century. The cave contains three levels with the highest level being easily accessible without specialist equipment. Remarkably, there are still many historically significant artifacts in the cave including fossils, colonial-era tools and skeletons despite being unfixed and vulnerable to | + | Anjohibe can be translated to 'big caves' and was first discovered in the 17th century. The cave contains three levels with the highest level being easily accessible without specialist equipment. Remarkably, there are still many historically significant artifacts in the cave including fossils, colonial-era tools and skeletons despite the artifacts being unfixed and vulnerable to thieves. |
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| + | == Getting There == | ||
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| + | After leaving Mahajanga, almost all of the track is off-road with the possibility to get lost or stuck in muddy ground. During the rainy season from December to March it is not possible to reach the caves by land. | ||
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| + | == Fauna == | ||
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| + | At the Anjohibe site (including the forest immediately surrounding it) many different species are found including: | ||
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| + | <table width="100%" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="1" border="0"> | ||
| + | <tr bgcolor="#dccbb3" valign="top"><td>Scientific name</td> | ||
| + | <td>English name</td> | ||
| + | <td> </td></tr> | ||
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| + | <tr bgcolor="#eadece" valign="top"><td>''Furcifer rhinoceratus''</td> | ||
| + | <td>Rhinoceros chameleon</td> | ||
| + | <td>Endemic to dry forests of Madagascar.</td></tr> | ||
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| + | <tr bgcolor="#eadece" valign="top"><td>''Propithecus verreauxi coquereli'</td> | ||
| + | <td>Sifaka Lemur</td> | ||
| + | <td>Threatened species endemic to Madagascar.</td></tr></table><br> | ||
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| + | == Accommodation == | ||
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| + | '''[[Eco Lodge de la Grotte]]'''<br> | ||
| + | Tel: +261 (0)32 4583928 (WhatsApp) or +261 (0)33 1165681 or +261 (0)34 0355480<br> | ||
| + | Email: [mailto:rivojohn@yahoo.fr rivojohn@yahoo.fr] or [mailto:guidejohnmajunga@gmail.com guidejohnmajunga@gmail.com]<br> | ||
| + | Website: [http://www.guidejohn.com www.guidejohn.com] | ||
Revision as of 17:29, 8 July 2023
Anjohibe is cave system located about 80 kilometers west of Mahajanga. It is the second largest cave system in Africa and a historically sacred place for the Sakalava people.
Anjohibe can be translated to 'big caves' and was first discovered in the 17th century. The cave contains three levels with the highest level being easily accessible without specialist equipment. Remarkably, there are still many historically significant artifacts in the cave including fossils, colonial-era tools and skeletons despite the artifacts being unfixed and vulnerable to thieves.
Getting There
After leaving Mahajanga, almost all of the track is off-road with the possibility to get lost or stuck in muddy ground. During the rainy season from December to March it is not possible to reach the caves by land.
Fauna
At the Anjohibe site (including the forest immediately surrounding it) many different species are found including:
| Scientific name | English name | |
| Furcifer rhinoceratus | Rhinoceros chameleon | Endemic to dry forests of Madagascar. |
| Propithecus verreauxi coquereli' | Sifaka Lemur | Threatened species endemic to Madagascar. |
Accommodation
Eco Lodge de la Grotte
Tel: +261 (0)32 4583928 (WhatsApp) or +261 (0)33 1165681 or +261 (0)34 0355480
Email: rivojohn@yahoo.fr or guidejohnmajunga@gmail.com
Website: www.guidejohn.com
