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Discover the humid primary lowland forests. You will have the opportunity to encounter reptiles and amphibians (such as the frog ''Mantella laevigata'', tree frogs and Madagascar tree boa), species of lemurs (such as bamboo lemur, White-fronted brown lemur) and species of birds (such as the Blue coua and Helmet vanga).
Along the circuit you take a break at a natural swimming pool with a waterfall. A 30-minute walk from Camp Mantella takes you to the beautiful Humbert waterfall(Cascade de Humbert), named in honour of professor Humbert - a respected botanist of the National Museum of Natural Historiy in Paris who discovered Marojejy in 1948.
'''Camp Mantella'''<br>
The camp is located at an altitude of 450m and offers six bungalows equipped with bunk beds, mattresses, pillows and linen. At the camp there is also a meal shelter sheltered eating area with fireplaces and cooking utensils.
'''Prices 2015'''<br>
=== Black Swimming Pool Circuit ===
Easy circuit, 600m, 30-minute trek from the park entranceto Camp Mantella. 100m to 600m altitude.
'''What to see?'''<br>This circuit is ideal for day visitors who want to spend some hours in the forest including a picnic. The path takes you through low-lying lowland forest to a waterfall with a black pool where fish can not pass. The name of this pool is Tsiapiagna.
Throughout this trek you may spot birds such as the Blue coua and Helmet vanga and the White-fronted brown lemur.
Guide: 21,000 Ariary, porter: 8,000 Ariary.
=== Simpona Circuit ===
Medium to difficult circuit, 2km, 1 to 2 hours walk from Camp Mantella to Camp Marojejya. Circuit along a maintained stone path with an elvation from 450m to 775m in altitude. Watch out for slippery stones.
'''What to see?'''<br>
This circuit is the link between Camp Mantella and Camp Marojejya. Along the route, passing through lowland forest, you can find the terrestrial chameleon ''Brookesia Karchei'' and species of endemic palms, such as ''Marojejya insignis''. You may also have the chance to spot the Silky sifaka with its shiny white fur. The Silky sifaka is endemit ot the park. The name of this circuit comes from the Malagasy name for this lemur species: "Simpona".
At Camp Marojejya you will have the opportunity to admire the border between the lowland forest and the high altitude forest. From the camp you have beautiful views of the granitic cliffs and mountains covered with the intense green of the forests.
'''Camp Marojejya'''<br>
The camp has a sheltered eating area and 4 bungalows equipped with bedding and kitchen utensils.
'''Prices 2015'''<br>
Bed: 10,000 Ariary/night, tent: 4,000 Ariary/night.<br>
Use of kitchen (charcoal oven and cooking utensils included): Up to 6 persons 8,000 Ariary, 6 - 10 persons 10,000 Ariary, more than 10 persons 20,000 Ariary.<br>
Guide with meals: 30,000 Ariary, guide with meals at the expense of the client: 25,000 Ariary, porter: 7,000 Ariary.