'''The Ankarafantsika National Park is located in the Boina region in the northwest of Madagascar. To the east , the park is bounded by the Mahajamba river and to the west by the Betsiboka river. The park is located along the national road 4 ([[RN4]]), about 115 kilometres south of [[Mahajanga]] (2 hours by car) and 450 kilometres north of the capital [[Antananarivo]] (8 hours). The road is in good condition and accessible all year round. There is a daily taxi-brousse service between Antananarivo and Mahajanga. Alternatively, [[Air Madagascar]] offers regular scheduled flights. '''
{| class="imageTable"|-|colspan="3" | [[File:Ankarafantsika_National_Park_001.jpg|600px]]|}<!--|-|[[File:Ankarafantsika_National_Park_001.jpg|196px]]|align="center"|[[File:Ankarana_National_Park_027.jpg|196px]]|align="right"|[[File:Ankarana_National_Park_030.jpg|196px]]|}--> The name Ankarafantsika comes from ''garafantsy'', meaning "mountain of thorns". The name is also describes connected with a crafty and scary man. The forests of Ankarafantsika were once market marked with terror and mystery due to [[Lake Ravelobe|Ravelobe]], a patriot living in the forests who became a bandit and robbed travellers.
Originally, two parks on both sides of RN4 formed the forest reserve of Ankarafantsika, before they were unified in 2002. Today, Ankarafantsika National Park covers an area of 135,000ha at an altitude of 250m. The highest peak is 350m. There are five major rivers running through the park. Several lakes, such as Tsimaloto, Ampijoroa, Antsimalo and Ankomakoma are the last refuges of native fish, aquatic birds and crocodiles. In addition, the lakes are shrines to the natives of the region. The landscape of the park is very alternating with different types of forests and savannas. A highlight of the park is the ''Lavaka of Ankarokaroka'', a lunar landscape born of massive erosion. Various endemic species live and grow in this sandy massif.
From April to November the weather is hot and dry, followed by a wet period. The average annual rainfall is 1,475mm. In general , the temperature varies between 24°C and 29°C. There are about 37,456 people (2010) living in the area, spread over 133 villages and hamlets. The inhabitants are mainly farmers. The dominant ethnic group is [[Sakalava]].
Ankarafantsika National Park is subject to strong pressures caused by charcoal production, slash and burn agriculture (''[[tavy]]''), logging, expansion of grazing, hunting and collecting forest by-products. Every dry season, the park is also exposed to severe fires caused by humans, which is destroying the habitat of a wide variety of animals. Hunting is also increasing, as the traditional ''[[fady]]'' on hunting of lemurs is generally not respected by migrants in the region.
{| class="imageTable"|-|colspan="3" | [[File:Ankarafantsika_National_Park_023.jpg|600px]]|} 50% of the park entrance fees are donated to the local population to support the financing of micro projects. Since the launch of the Environmental Action Plan, more than 200 projects were enforced in the surrounding communities. More than 20,000 people benefited from the construction of wells, mini-dams and a school, drilling for a fire hydrant, beekeeping, reforestation, poultry farming and provision of agricultural equipment.<br><br>
== Ecosystems ==
* '''Permanent lakes:''' They are habitat for rare species and play an economic and ecological function in the region.<br><br>
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== Fauna ==
* ''Haliaeetus vociferoides'' - [[Madagascar fish eagle]]
* ''Polyboroides radiatus'' - [[Madagascar harrier-hawk]]
* ''Ardea humbloti'' - [[Humblot's Madagascar heron]]
* ''Coua cristata'' - [[Crested coua]]
* ''Actophilornis albinucha'' - [[Madagascan Madagascar jacana]]
* ''Mesitornis variegata'' - [[White-breasted mesite]]
* ''Tachybaptus pelzelnii'' - [[Madagascan Madagascar grebe]]
* ''Bernieria madagascariensis'' - [[Long-billed bernieria]]
* ''Otus rutilus'' - [[Rainforest Madagascar scops -owl]]* ''Lophotibis cristata'' - [[Madagascan Madagascar crested ibis]]
* ''Leptopterus chabert'' - [[Chabert's vanga]]
* ''Xenopirostris damii'' - [[Van Dam's vanga]]
Various species of insects and amphibians can also be found.<br><br>
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== The best fauna most visible to tourists ==
<td>Coquerel's sifaka / Sifaka</td>
<td>Tree lemur. Endemic to Ankarafantsika. Rarest and most threatened species.</td>
<td>It has a head-body length of 45cm and a tail length of 55cm long. The adult female weights around 3.76kg and the adult male around 3.70kg. The upper body is whitish woolly, the lower body is dark brown woolly. The face is bare and black with a black nose and white muzzle. The tail is white.</td>
<td>Diurnal. Folivore and frugivore - feeds on leaves and fruits.</td></tr>
<td>[[Mongoose lemur]] / Dredrika</td>
<td>Tree lemur. Endemic to Ankarafantsika. Vulnerable species.</td>
<td>It has a head-body length of 30cm to 35cm and a tail length of 48cm. An adult weights between 1kg and 1.50kg5kg. The male has a brown back, darker than the female. Male and female distinguish themselves by the colour of their shoulders: Blackish brown for females and yellowish for males. Both sexes have orange eyes and a white nose.</td><td>Diurnal in rainy season when the food is abondant abundant and nocturnal in dry season when the food is scaresscarce. Folivore and frugivore - feeds on leaves and fruits. Sometimes insectivore - feeds on insects.</td></tr>
<tr bgcolor="#eadece" valign="top"><td>''Cheirogaleus medius''</td>
<td>Western woolly lemur / Tsarafangitra</td>
<td>Tree lemur. Endemic to Madagascar.</td>
<td>The length of head and body is greater than the length of the tail. An adult weights 859g. Dense fur with a shaped loop on the back. Median Medium grey, sometimes mottled brown back. Sometimes reddish grey tail.</td>
<td>Folivore - eating mostly leaves of ''Commiphora pervilleana'' (Matambelona).</td></tr></table><br>
== Flora ==
Ankarafantsika National Park is home to a rich and diverse flora. 823 species have been inventoried. The endemic rate is ranging from 82% for herbaceous plants to 92% for woody plants.<br> {| class="imageTable"|-|colspan="3" | [[File:Ankarafantsika_National_Park_005.jpg|600px]]|}<br>
== The best flora most visible to tourists ==
<tr bgcolor="#eadece" valign="top"><td>''Baudouinia fluggeiformis''</td>
<td>Mpanjakabenitany or Mpanjakaben' ny tany</td>
<td>Shrub or tree 15m in hight and 50cm in diameter. Irregular trunk with very deep grooves/flutings. The bark is light brown. Its deciduous leaves arranged in bouquets at the summits of short branches have a dull bottom side and a shiny upper side. A dominant leaf-vein crosses the leaves. Hermaphrodite (both sexes) flowers with five yellow petals about the same length as the sepals. Endemic to Madagascar.</td>
<td>In degraded dry deciduous forests.</td>
<td>Flowering from August to December, fruiting from September to May.</td></tr>
<tr bgcolor="#eadece" valign="top"><td>''Cedrelopsis grevei''</td>
<td>Katrafay</td>
<td>Tree 5m to 22m in height and 10cm to 50cm in diameter. Its greyish-brown bark is cracked and has a characteristic odor. Its clear-yellow and hard wood is very valued for joinerycarpentry. Its deciduous, hollow leaves grouped on the summit of the twig have various healing powers. The small flowers are yellow. The fruit capsules turn black when ripe. Essential oil (katrafay oil) resulting from the bark is used in traditional medicine and in aromatherapy. Endemic to Madagascar.</td>
<td>In dry and dense deciduous forests.</td>
<td>Flowering from September to December, fruiting from October to January.</td></tr>
<tr bgcolor="#eadece" valign="top"><td>''Strychnos spinosa''</td>
<td>Mokotra </td>
<td>Quite small tree with thorns and opposite leaves. Small white flowers with fused corollas .<!-- Blumenkronen -->. Large woody fruits with edible pulp. Endemic to Madagascar.</td>
<td>On grassy savannas or savanna woodlands.</td>
<td>Flowering in the wet season and fruiting in the dry season.</td></tr>
<tr bgcolor="#eadece" valign="top"><td>''Raphia farinifera, Raphia rufa''</td>
<td>Raffia palm / Rofia</td>
<td>Erected palm tree with a trunk covered with leaf sheaths<!-- Blattscheide -->. Compound pinnate leaves with a petiole of about 1.5m and a spine of 2m to 3m. In Ankarafantsika National Park grow Raffia palms grow with leaves up to 7m long. The main veins are covered by short spines. The small flowers are covered by tubular bracts<!-- röhrenförmige Deckblätter-->, the fruits are oval. The fibrous branches and palm leaves are used for ropes, sticks and various roof coverings. Introduced to Madagascar.</td>
<td>In wetlands and shallow valleys.</td>
<td>Flowering in the wet season and fruiting in the dry season. This palm grows on clay-humus.</td></tr>
<tr bgcolor="#eadece" valign="top"><td>''Commiphora guillaumini''</td>
<td>Matambelona</td>
<td>Deciduous tree with a height of 10m to 20m and a diameter of 50cm to 80cm. The crown is somewhat bulky and the branches are rather thick at the end. Dry bark peels of off from the green trunk, leaving scars. Yellow brown, reddish wood with darker rings. Smooth, alternating leaves, crowded in clusters on the branches. Lateral nerves are visible on both sides of the leaves. Round, fleshy fruits with fruit stone inside. Endemic to Madagascar.</td>
<td>In dry and dense forests.</td>
<td>Flowering in October and November, fruiting between October and March.</td></tr>
<tr bgcolor="#eadece" valign="top"><td>''Poupartia silvatica''</td>
<td>Sakoanala</td>
<td>Large tree, 12m to 25 25m high, can sometimes reach up to 35m in height and 50cm in diameter. Grey-stained white, thick, cracked bark with elongated scales. Releases reddish latex after scratching the trunk. Compound leaves with 7-15 elliptical leaflets. Small, white flowers. Ovoid Egg-shaped fruits. Endemic to Madagascar.</td>
<td>In dry and dense deciduous forests.</td>
<td>Flowering in September and October, fruiting between October and March.</td></tr></table><br>
== Guides and entrance fees ==
The park administrative office is located within the park in [[Ampijoroa]]. There , where visitors can find all necessary information for planning their visit, including guides and porters.
There are 14 French and English speaking guides, of which 11 are 11 private and 3 three working within for the park. In addition to their knowledge about the biodiversity, all guides participated a training are trained in first aid, guidance techniques and knowledge about the natural and cultural environment.
As of 1st November 2015, [[Madagascar National Parks]] increased the entrance fee to the park. Foreign tourists pay now 55.000 Ariary for a day ticket, children 25.000 Ariary. <!--The admission fee for visiting the park depends on how many days will be spent in the park. Foreign tourists pay 25,000 Ariary for 1 one day, 37,000 Ariary for 2 two days, 40,000 Ariary for 3 three days and 50,000 Ariary for 4 four to 10 ten days (prices 2010). --> Half of the entrance fees goes to Madagascar National Parks and half to local communities. Guides are obligatory. The fee for a guide depends on the chosen tour (circuit).<br> {| class="imageTable"|-|colspan="3" | [[File:Ankarafantsika_National_Park_038.jpg|600px]]|}<br>
== Circuits (tours) ==
=== The Coquereli Circuit - "Small Tour" ===
Easy circuit, 2- to 3-hour hours walk (2km), recommended for wildlife enthusiasts.<br>'''What to see?'''<br>- * diurnal lemurs: Coquerel's sifaka (''Propithecus coquereli'') - endemic to Ankarafantsika, Brown lemur and Mongoose lemur<br>Guide: 15,000 Ariary (1-5 6 people), 21,000 Ariary (7 and or more people)<br><br>
=== The Coquereli Circuit - "Big Tour" ===
Easy circuit, 2- to 3-hour hours walk (3km)<br>'''What to see?'''<br>- * birds: Van Dam's vanga - especially rare and endemic to Ankarafantsika, Paradise flycatcher, Madagascar bulbul, coua, mesite, drongo and hawk<br>- * reptiles: horned chameleon (''Rucifer rhinoceratus''), iguana, [[Giant Malagasy hognose snake]] (''Leioheterodon madagascariensis'')<br>- panoramic view of the Ankarafantsika forest<br>- * precious wood: Rosewood rosewood (''Dalbergia sp'')<br>- * sacred wood: Mpanjakaben'ny tany<br>- * medicinal plants: katrafay, Adeniaadenia, vanilla (''Vanilla madagascariensis'')<br>* panoramic views of the Ankarafantsika forestGuide: 15,000 Ariary (1-5 6 people), 21,000 Ariary (7 and more people)<br><br> === The Retendrika circuit === To accomodate you during your visit, Madagascar National Parks has set a stage lodging in Ampijoroa, under booking. The stage lodging of Ampijoroa offers you : - A kitchen and cookers if needed, a common shower with hot water, toilets, a solar lighting and a parking.- 6 rooms with two double beds or 2 single bed, common toilets : Ar 35,000 / night- 5 bungalows for 4 people, 1 double bed and 1 more superimposed bed, private toilets: Ar 80,000 / night- 2 new bungalows for 4 people: 1 double bed and 1 superimposed bed, private toilets: Ar 100,000 / night- Renting extra mattress: Ar 4,000 / night- Renting cooks in full air for the groupes/day (including refectory): Ar 10,000 / night- Renting refectory for 30 people: Ar 65,000 / night <googlemap version="0.9" lat="-16.056371" lon="46.999512" type="map" zoom="8" controls="large">-16.241046, 46.856689Ankarafantsika National Park</googlemap> <center>'''Site : PARC NATIONAL ANKARAFANTSIKA'''</center> 3.2.1 Les circuits écotouristiques {| class="prettytable"| <center>'''Circuit'''</center>| <center>'''Richesses à découvrir'''</center>| <center>'''Distance'''</center>| <center>'''Durée'''</center>| <center>'''Niveau de difficulté'''</center>
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=== The Baobab Extension Circuit ===
Easy circuit, 1.5 hours (2km).<br>
'''What to see?'''<br>
This circuit starts at Lake Ravelobe, crosses secondary forest dominated by Raplafarinifera -
Sandbox trees (''Hura crepitans'') which seeds are dispersed by fruit bursting - before reaching the majestic baobabs (''Adansonia madagascariensis'') which are endemic to Ankarafantsika.
* birds: flycatcher, Madagascar magpie-robin, Madagascar bulbul, drongo
* reptiles: chameleons, snakes, lizards
* panoramic view of Lake Ravelobe with the opportunity to cross the suspension bridge
* view onto rice fields
Guide: 15,000 Ariary (1-6 people), 21,000 Ariary (7 or more people)<br><br>
Les ornithologues seront eux aussi comblés d’ajouter de nouveaux noms à leurs listes d’oiseaux observés=== The Nocturnal Circuit === | 3kmEasy circuit, 1.5 hours (1.5km).<br>'''What to see?'''<br>Insight into the world of smaller nocturnal mammals, birds and chameleons at night. This very popular tour begins at 7pm and should not be missed.* nocturnal lemurs: Grey mouse lemur (''Microcebus murinus''), Golden-brown mouse lemur (''Microcebus ravelobensis''), Milne-Edwards's sportive lemur (''Lepilemur edwardsi''), Western woolly lemur (''Avahi occidentalis''), Western Fat-tailed Dwarf Lemur (''Cheirogaleus medius'')* birds: small duck of Madagascar, flycatcher, Madagascar nightjar* reptiles: chameleons* precious wood: ebony, rosewoodGuide: 25,000 Ariary (1-6 people), 37,000 Ariary (7 or more people)<br><br>
=== The Retendrika Circuit ===
Medium circuit, 2.5 hours walk (3km).<br>
'''What to see?'''<br>
The plants of this circuit will certainly enrich the botanical knowledge of botanists. It also offers the chance for amateurs to understand a part of the ecosystem Ankarafantsika. Bird watchers will also be delighted to add new names to their lists of birds observed.
* medicinal plants: retendrika, katrafay, adenia, aloe, ''Vanilla madagascariensis'', tamarind
* precious wood: ebony, rosewood, ficus
* terrestrial orchids which usually can only be found in the wet forest
* diurnal lemurs: Brown lemur, Mongoose lemur
* landbirds: Schlegel's asity, Madagascar magpie-robin, flycatcher, Madagascar bulbul, coua, mesite, drongo, hawk
* aquatic birds: osprey, herons, egret, Glossy ibis, [[African darter]], wild ducks<br>
* reptiles: chameleons, snakes, lizards
* panoramic view of [[Lake Ravelobe]]
Guide: 15,000 Ariary (1-6 people), 21,000 Ariary (7 or more people)<br><br>
=== The Pachypodium Circuit ===
Medium circuit, 3 hours (3.5km).<br>
'''What to see?'''<br>
Discover the beautiful pachypodium plant with its yellow flowers that has adapted well to the dry region of Madagascar. It is typically found in sandy areas or environments in very dry climate in the deep south.
* land birds: flycatcher, Madagascar magpie-robin, Madagascar bulbul, coua, drongo
* reptiles: chameleons, snakes, lizards
* medicinal plants: adenia, aloe, vanilla, tamarind
* precious wood: rosewood, ficus, sorindeia
Guide: 25,000 Ariary (1-6 people), 37,000 Ariary (7 or more people)<br><br>
| 2h30=== The Source of Life Circuit ===| MoyenMedium circuit, 3 hours (5km).<br>'''What to see?'''<br>Rich in bird life and aquatic species. You will discover the cultural richness of the region.* diurnal lemurs: sifaka, Brown lemur* land birds: flycatcher, Madagascar magpie-robin, Madagascar bulbul, coua, mesite, drongo<br>* waterbirds: osprey, Madagascar fish eagle (''Haliaeetus vociferoides'') - ''ankoay'' in Malagasy, herons, egrets, Glossy ibis, [[African darter]], wild ducks* reptiles: chameleons, snakes, lizards, [[Nile crocodile]] (''Crocodylus niloticus'')* medicinal plants: adenia, vanilla, tamarind* precious wood: ficus, sorindeia* panoramic view of the sacred [[Lake Ravelobe]]* opportunity to visit a ''[[doany]]'': a place where the [[Sakalava]] perform a sacred ritual called ''[[joro]]''. The joro takes place once a year, usually in July. At the ritual the Sakalava bless the ancestors and afterwards admire the sacred lake (Lake Ravelobe).Guide: 15,000 Ariary (1-6 people), 21,000 Ariary (7 or more people)
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|=== The Ankarokaroka Circuit ===Medium circuit, 3.5 hours (9km).<br>'''What to see?'''<br>Leaving the dry forest, a savanna landscape takes you to the great [[Lavaka of Ankarokaroka]] - a unique moon-like landscape, the result of massive erosion in the canyon.* diurnal lemurs: sifaka* birds: flycatcher, Madagascar magpie-robin, Madagascar bulbul, coua, Madagascan kestrel, drongo| les plantes médicinales dont le Retendrika* reptiles: snakes, lizards* precious wood: rosewood* medicinal plants: katrafay, adenia* wonderful view of the Ankarafantsika forestGuide: 25, aloes000 Ariary (1-6 people), ''vanilla madagascariensis''37, tamarinier…000 Ariary (7 or more people)
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|=== The Ankoririka Circuit ===Medium circuit, 3 hours (9km).<br>'''What to see?'''* diurnal lemurs: sifaka, Brown lemur* nocturnal lemurs: Mouse lemur, Milne-Edwards's sportive lemur, Western woolly lemur, Western Fat-tailed Dwarf Lemur| Des orchidées terrestres qui d* land birds: Van Dam'habitude se trouvent dans des forêts humides mais qus vanga, Schlegel's asity, flycatcher, Madagascar magpie-robin, Madagascar bulbul, coua, drongo* reptiles: chameleons, snakes, lizards* precious wood: rosewood, ficus, sorindeia* medicinal plants: adenia, aloe, vanilla, tamarind* panoramic view on rencontre dans la forêt dense sèche d'Ankarafantsikathe [[Lavaka of Ankarokaroka]] formation and waterfallGuide: 25,000 Ariary (1-6 people), 37,000 Ariary (7 or more people)<br><br>
|-=== Top of the Lake Circuit ===Medium circuit, 3.5 hours (7km).<br>| '''FauneWhat to see?''' <br>This circuit is dedicated to the [[Lake Ravelobe]] with the opportunity to admire the lake from very impressive points.* birds: flycatcher, Madagascar magpie-robin, Madagascar bulbul, coua, drongo* reptiles:chameleons, snakes, lizards* precious wood: ficus, sorindeia* medicinal plants: adenia, vanilla, tamarind* panoramic view onto the Lake RavelobeGuide: 25,000 Ariary (1-6 people), 37,000 Ariary (7 or more people)<br><br>
=== Sailing on the Lake Ravelobe ===Easy circuit.<br>'''What to see?'''<br>Boat safari on the quiet, 60ha large [[Lake Ravelobe]]. The guide will tell the legend of Ravelobe, a dangerous and feared man in the ''garafantsy'' (hill of thorns).* [[Nile crocodile|Nile crocodiles]]* birds: osprey, herons, egrets, jacanas, morhens, Glossy ibis, [[African darter]], wild ducks* various aquatic plantsGuide and boat: 50,000 Ariary (1-| les lémuriens diurnes2 people), 40,000 Ariary (3 people), 50,000 (4 people), 65,000 Ariary (5 people), 70,000 Ariary (6 people), 90,000 Ariary (7 people), maki brun100, mongoz000 Ariary (8 people). Maximum 8 people.
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|-=== The Car Ride ===| les oiseaux aquatiques : aigle pêcheurMedium circuit, hérons, aigrette, ibis falcinelle, anhinga d’Afrique, canards sauvages |-| les reptiles : caméléons, serpents, lézards |-| Point de vue panoramique du Lac Ravelobe . |-| LE PACHYPODIUM OU PATTE D’ELEPHANT| Découvrez cette magnifique plante aux fleurs jaunes, adaptée à la région sèche de Madagascar généralement trouvée dans les zones sablonneuses ou les milieux à climat très sec comme dans le Sud| 32.5 km | 3h| Moyen |-| Riche en '''espèce faunistique''' : |-| Oiseaux terrestres : gobe mouche, dyal malagasy, Bulbul de Madagascar, coua, drongo, Reptiles : caméléons, serpents, lézards |-| '''Flore :''' |-| Plantes médicinales adénia, aloes, ''vanilla madagascariensis'', tamarinier… |-| ''' '''Bois palissandre, ficus, sorindia |-| EXTENSION IBAOBAB| Circuit qui débute au lac Ravelobe en traversant la forêt secondaire dominée par le Raplafarinifera, des arbres de crocodiles hours (''Hura crepitans''9km) dont les graines sont dispersées par éclatement des fruits, avant de découvrir les majestueux baobabs, (''Andasonia madagascariensis'') endémique d'Ankarafantsika.<br> Découvrez : les oiseaux gobe mouche, dyal malagasy, Bulbul de Madagascar, drongo, les reptiles : caméléons, serpents, lézards | 2 km | 1h30| Facile |-| Un point de vue panoramique du Lac Ravelobe |-| Traversez le pont suspendu |-| Admirez les champs de riziculture |-| SOURCE DE VIE| Riche en avifaune et espèces aquatiques. Il vous fera découvrir la richesse culturelle de la région Lémuriens diurnes : sifaka, maki brun| 5 km| 3h| Moyen |-| Oiseaux terrestres : gobe mouche, dyal malagasy, Bulbul de Madagascar, coua, mesite, drongo, |-| Oiseaux aquatiques : aigle pêcheur, Ankoay, hérons, aigrette, ibis falcinelle, anhinga d’Afrique, canards sauvages Reptiles : caméléons, serpents, lézards Crocodiles du Nil |-| '''Flore :What to see?'''<br> |-| à Plantes médicinales adénia, ''vanilla madagascariensis'', tamarinier… |-| ''' '''Bois ficus, sorindia |-| Point de vue panoramique du Lac Ravelobe, un lac sacré |-| Existence d'un « doany »: Lieu d'un rite sacré appelé « joro » pour les SakalavaDrive through the secondary forest and savanna to [[Lavaka of Ankarokaroka]], qui a lieu une fois par an, généralement au mois de juillet et au cour duquel on exhausse la bénédiction des ancêtres |-| ANKAROKAROKA| En sortant de la forêt sèche, un paysage de savane vous emmène au grand lavaka Ankarokarokacanyon with impressive multicoloured erosions in the shape of fairy houses and chimneys. Un paysage unique et lunaire, le résultat d’une gigantesque érosion offrant une vue sur le Walk through the canyon. Découvrez également :| 9 km | 3h30| Moyen |-| Lémuriens diurnes : sifaka |-| Oiseaux : gobe mouche, dyal malagasy, Bulbul de Madagascar, coua, faucon de newton, drongo, |-| Reptiles : serpents, lézards |-| Bois ébène, palissandre |-| Plantes médicinales ; katrafay, adénia, |-| |-| Point de vue panoramique de la forêt d’Ankarafantsika |-| NOCTURNE| Vous allez voir le monde des plus petits mammifères nocturnes, des oiseaux de nuits et des caméléons comme ''Rhinoceratus'' et ''Oustaleti''. La randonnée commence à 19 heuresThis circuit is especially striking at sunset. Très appréciée, c’est une visite à ne pas manquer.| 1.5km| 1h30| Facile |-| Vous verrez : |-| les lémuriens nocturnes * birds: ''microcebus murinus, microcebus ravelobensis, lépilemur edwardsi, avahi occidentalisflycatcher, cheirogaleus medius'' |-| les oiseaux : petit duc de Madagascar, gobe mouche, engoulevent de madagascar |-| les reptiles : caméléons |-| des plantes : bois (ébène, palissandre) |-| PROMENADE EN BATEAU| Dans un lac de 60 ha, calme et accueillant, vous apprécierez la légende interminable de Ravelobe, l’homme redoutable et rusé de Garafantsy. Vous surprendront également les crocodiles de Nil, les oiseaux d’eau (aigle pêcheur, hérons, aigrette, jacana, poule d’eau, ibis falcinelle, anhinga d’Afrique, canards sauvages) les espèces de plantes aquatiques.| | | |-| Point de vue panoramique de la formation forestière |-| PROMENADE EN VOITURE| D’abord vous traversez la forêt secondaire et la savane. En sortant de là, vous allez être surpris de voir une grande érosion, un paysage multicolore, attrayant au coucher du soleil. En descendant au grand « lavaka », vous serez impressionnés de découvrir les cheminées de fées, … une aventure à ne pas rater pour les sportifs. Découvrez également la richesse de la faune et de la flore :| 9 km | 2h30| Moyen |magpie-| Oiseaux : gaube mouche, dyal malagasyrobin, Bulbul de Madagascar, coua, faucon de newton, drongo, |-| Reptiles : lézards |-| Bois de palissandre |-| Plantes médicinales |-| Haut du Lac| Vous trouverez :| 7 km | 4h| Moyen |-| Oiseaux : gobe mouche, dyal malagasy, bulbul de Madagascar, coua, drongo, |-| Reptiles : caméléons, serpents, lézards |-| Bois sorindia, ficus Plantes médicinales, adénia, ''vanilla madagascariensis'', tamarinier… |-| Point de vue panoramique du Lac Ravelobe |-| Ankoririka| Découvrez la richesse faunistique et floristique :| 9 km| 3h| Moyen |-| | Lémuriens diurnes : Sifaka, maki brun, lémuriens nocturnes : ''microcebus, lépilemur edwardsi, avahi occidentalis, cheirogaleus medius''. Oiseaux terrestres : vanga de vandame, philepite de schlegel, gobe mouche, dyal malagasy, Bulbul de Madagascar, couaMadagascan kestrel, drongo. Reptile * reptiles: caméléons, serpents, lézards lizards |-| | Plantes * precious wood: bois : palissandre, ficus, sorindia ,rosewood* medicinal plantsPlantes médicinales Guide and car: adenia, aloes, ''vanilla madagascariensis''50, tamarinier. |-| | Point de vue panoramique de la formation du « Lavaka », chute d'eau |}3.2.2 Tarif de Guidage {| class="prettytable"| <center>'''CIRCUIT'''</center> | <center>'''Guide (pour un groupe de 1à 5 personnes)/jour'''</center> | <center>'''Guide (pour un groupe élargi de1à7 personnes)/jour'''</center> |-| <center>Guidage Nocturne</center>| <center>'''Ar 25 000'''</center>| <center>'''Ar 37 000'''</center> |-| <center>Guidage Ankarokaroka à pied</center>| <center>'''Ar 25 000'''</center>| <center>'''Ar 37 000'''</center> |-| <center>Guidage Pachypodium</center>| <center>'''Ar 25 000'''</center>| <center>'''Ar 37 000'''</center> |-| <center>Guidage source de vie</center>| <center>'''Ar 15 000'''</center>| <center>'''Ar 21 000'''</center> |-| <center>Guidage Coquereli</center>| <center>'''Ar 15 000'''</center>| <center>'''Ar 21 000'''</center> |-| <center>Guidage Baobab</center>| <center>'''Ar 15 000'''</center>| <center>'''Ar 21 000'''</center> |-| <center>Guidage Haut du lac</center>| <center>'''Ar 25 000'''</center>| <center>'''Ar 37 000'''</center> |-| <center>Guidage Retendrika</center>| <center>'''Ar 15 000'''</center>| <center>'''Ar 21 000'''</center> |} {| class="prettytable"| '''Ankarokaroka en voiture'''| '''Tarif'''| <center>'''En Ariary'''</center> |-| | (1 ou 2 personnes| <center>50 000</center> |-| | 3 personnes| <center>75 000</center> |-| | 4 personnes| <center>100 000</center> |-| | 5 personnes| <center>125 000</center> |-| | 6 personnes | <center>150 000</center> |-| | maximum 6 personnes| |} {| class="prettytable"| '''Bateau'''| '''Tarif'''| '''En Ariary''' |-| | 1 ou 2 personnes| <center>25 000</center> |-| | 3 personnes| <center>40 000</center> |-| | 4 personnes| <center>50 000</center> |-| | 5 personnes| <center>65 000</center> |-| | 6 personnes | <center>75 000</center> |-| | 7 personnes| <center>90 000</center> |-| | 8 personnes| <center>100 000</center> |-| | maximum 8 personnes | |}'''3.3 Attractions touristiques dans la région''' 3.3.1 Dans le Parc {| class="prettytable"| <center>'''Attractions'''</center>| <center>'''Description et spécificité'''</center>| <center>'''Endroit'''</center>| <center>'''Distance et accès'''</center>| <center>'''Moyen'''</center> |-| Atelier de raphia| tissage traditionnel et teinture naturelle du produit raphia. | Ampombolava| 1,5 km sur la RN4| voiture, à pied |-| Atelier de raphia| tissage traditionnel et teinture naturelle du produit raphia.| Andranomandevy| 16 km sur la RN4| voiture |} 3.3.2 Hors de l’aire protégée {| class="prettytable"| <center>'''Autres attractions'''</center>| <center>'''Description et spécificité'''</center>| <center>'''Endroit'''</center>| <center>'''Distance et accès'''</center>| <center>'''Moyen'''</center> |-| Histoire des dinosaures| site de recherche sur les dinosaures| Berivotra| 65 km sur la RN4| voiture |-| Anjohibe| grotte| Majunga| 120 km| voiture |-| Cirque rouge| formation extraordinaire du lavaka| Majunga| 130 km| voiture |} 3.3.3 Evènements culturels de la région {| class="prettytable"| <center>'''Evènements culturels'''</center>| <center>'''Description et spécificité'''</center>| <center>'''Période et durée'''</center>| <center>'''Personnes concernées'''</center> |-| « Fanompoana »| Demande de protection et bénédiction au Roi Sakalava| Juillet – un (1people) mois| Population locale : Sakalava |} 3.3.4 Faits marquants de la Région '''Us et coutume : ''' * '''circoncision traditionnelle, ''' * '''mariage traditionnel'''75, * '''« Famadiana » retournement des morts'''" (traduction occidentale) . A cette occasion la famille commémore la vie du défunt .On exhume le corps du défunt afin de le draper d'un nouveau linceul. Cérémonie funèbre mais qui n'a rien de triste. Une preuve que l'on n'a pas oublié le défunt. A cette occasion la famille organise une grande fête : repas, musique et danse traditionnelles sont de rigueur * '''« Fanompoana »''' (pour les sakalava ) * '''« Tromba »''' : Au cours d’un rituel spécifique et secret, une personne douée pour l’invocation, le «tromba » se voit possédé par des esprits bienfaiteurs rémanents. Véritable vecteur sacré, le « tromba » est alors capable de diriger les rites importants du village. Ces mediums sont consultés afin de communiquer avec les ancêtres. Pour incarner complètement le personnage, le médium adopte les particularités de comportements et de langage ainsi que les goûts de la personne réincarnée '''« Fady » (tabous) : ''' * mardi et jeudi sont les jours tabous 000 Ariary (on ne travaille pas), * il est interdit de porter ou de manger du porc avant d'aller au lac '''Lieux sacrés : ''' * les Lacs * les « doany » (lieu de culte) * ** Doany de Betsioka à Bealana lieu de rites sacrés pour les Sakalava : « Fanompoana » ** Doany d'Ambalabongo** Doany du lac sacré Ravelobe * Tombeaux de Rois Sakalava à Andranomiditra '''Légendes du Lac Ravelobe :''' Ravelobe est un patriote malagasy qui a participé à la deuxième guerre mondiale. De retour au pays, il a demandé au colon français d'administrer le cantonnement d'Ambatoboeny, sa demande a été refusée .Il a alors formé un groupe de rebelle à Garafantsy. Les crocodiles du Lac Ravelobe sont considérés comme sacrés. L’immolation de zébu, destinée à ces crocodiles, a lieu tous les ans. Ces sauriens ont un nom spécifique « mampisento » - qui fait soupirer. L’histoire du crocodile Mampisento remonte à l’époque du Roi Andriamisondrotramasinarivo issu de la lignée Marambitsy (ethnie Sakalava, originaire de Mitsinjo), qui par fierté, ne voulant pas l’annexion des merina de son territoire durant le règne de Radama I (1810-1828), se serait jeté dans le lac avec sa famille. Un portier du roi s’est abstenu de suivre son maître dans son suicide. Quand il mourût, peu de temps après, un crocodile est apparu aux rives du lac, il évoquait étrangement le portier qui venait de décéder et sa vue faisait soupirer tous ceux qui l’ont vu. Ce sont les esprits de ce roi qui se révèlent aux vivants par le phénomène de possession « tromba». Le lac est sacré jusqu’à maintenant, le porc y est tabou « fady », car les Marambitsy étaient des musulmans. 3.3.5 Spécialités de la région '''Artisanat ''': Tissage traditionnel du raphia, teinture naturelle de fibre de raphia '''Culture (légumes, fruitspeople)''' : mangues, banane, papaye, mokotra (strychnos spinosa ), citron, jujube, brèdes, oignons, tomates '''Elevage :''' Volailles, porcins, caprins, bovins '''Marché''' : * Andranofasika : chaque mercredi, vente des produits locaux* Ankazomborona : chaque jeudi100, vente des produits locaux '''4 Se loger''' '''4.1 A l’intérieur du Parc''' : A Ampijoroa {| class="prettytable"| colspan="2" | <center>'''HEBERGEMENT'''</center> |-| colspan="2" | <center>'''Un gîte d’étape du Parc '''</center> |-| <center>'''DESCRIPTION'''</center>| <center>'''Tarif /Nuitée '''</center> |-| 6 chambres avec lits de deux places ou 2 lits à une place (sanitaire commun)| <div align="right">35 000 Ar</div> |-| 5 bungalows pour 4 personnes : 1 lit double plus 1 lit superposé Ariary (sanitaire privé)| <div align="right">80 000 Ar</div> |-| 2 new bungalows pour 4 personnes : 1 lit double plus 1 lit superposé (sanitaire privépeople)| <div align="right">100 000 Ar</div> |-| Location matelas supplémentaire| <div align="right">4 000 Ar</div> |-| Location cuisine en pleine air pour les groupes/jour (y compris réfectoire)| <div align="right">10 000 Ar</div> |-| Location réfectoire pour 30 personnes| <div align="right">65 000 Ar</div> |-| colspan="2" | N.B. La réservation à l’avance est conseillée |} {| class="prettytable"| <center>''TYPE''</center>| ==== Sites de Campement ==== | colspan="2" | ==== Capacité / ==== | ==== Droit ==== |-| ==== Tente ==== | ==== Personne ==== |-| <center>Location emplacement tente</center>| Cuisine, eau courante125, WC (commune) | <center>-</center>| <center>-</center>| <center>Ar 6 000/jour</center> |-| <center>TENTE SAFARI</center>| Cuisine, eau courante, douche, WC Ariary (commune5 people) | <center>7</center>| <center>06</center>| <center>Ar 25.000 /nuit/tente</center> |-| <center>TENTE SIMPLE</center>| Cuisine, eau courante150, douche, WC (commune). | <center>10</center>| <center>02</center>| <center>Ar 9 000/nuit/tente</center> |} {| class="prettytable"| * Cuisine et des cuisiniers si besoin* Toilette commune homme et femme avec eau froide et eau chaude ; WC * Un Eclairage solaire* Parking |}'''4.2 Aux alentours''' Au village d’Andranofasika à 4km d’Ampijoroa, hébergement sans confort (chambre simple, sanitaire commun, eau courante non systématique) '''5 Conseils pratiques''' {| class="prettytable"| <center>Equipements personnels recommandés</center> |-| - Il est recommandé de porter de bonnes chaussures de marche, des vêtements légers, d’avoir un chapeau. - Des torches sont nécessaires pour les visites nocturnes. - Amenez votre tente et sac de couchage si vous désirez camper. |-| <center>Nourriture</center> |-| Bouteille d’eau minérale |-| <center>Banque la plus proche </center> |-| à Marovoay : BOA |-| <center>Mode de paiement acceptée dans la région</center> |-| - Monnaie nationale : Ariary - Devise |-| <center>Centre de santé </center> |-| * Centre de Santé de base II à Andranofasika (4km)* Centre de Santé de base II à Ankazomborona (23 km)* Hôpital à Marovoay (41km) |-| <center>Communication </center> |-| * Telma* Celtel |-| <center>Assurance</center> |-| A Majunga (115 km) * Ny Havana* Aro |} <center>'''ANNEXE : MICRO PROJET DEPUIS LE PROGRAMME ENVIRONNEMENTAL'''</center> <center>'''PARC NATIONAL ANKARAFANTSIKA'''</center> '''1.1- Microprojets communautaires (Infrastructures sociales, économiques, culturelles)''' {| class="prettytable"| <center>'''TYPE'''</center>| <center>'''NOMBRE'''</center>| <center>'''BENEFICIARE (Commune)'''</center> | <center>'''NOMBRE DE POPULATION BENEFICIAIRE'''</center>| <center>'''VALEUR FINANCIERE (en Milliers de Ariary)'''</center>| <center>'''PARTENAIRE FINANCIER'''</center> |-| * Matériels de bureau Fkt | <center>14</center>| * Ankazomborona* | <center>4 200</center>| <center>3 500</center>| 100% PRDEAP |-| * Construction de puits | <center>11</center>| * Ankazomborona* Manerinerina* Anjiajia* Ankijabe* Tsararano | <center>2 500</center>| <center>15 760</center>| 100% PRDEAP |-| * Confection de table-bancs | <center>5</center>| * Marosakoa* Ankijabe* Andranofasika | <center>1 200</center>| <center>6 363</center>| 100% PRDEAP |-| * Couloir de vaccination | <center>1</center>| * Ankazomborona | <center>40</center>| <center>0,653</center>| 100% PRDEAP |-| * Construction de mini-barrage | <center>1</center>| * Anosinalainolona | <center>450</center>| <center>1 400</center>| 100% PRDEAP |}'''1.2 : Autres Microprojets ( Activités Génératrices de Revenus initiées par les organisations paysannes ; groupements, association…)''' {| class="prettytable"| <center>'''TYPE'''</center>| <center>'''NOMBRE'''</center>| <center>'''BENEFICIARE (Commune people)'''</center> | <center>'''NOMBRE DE MENAGE S BENEFICIAIRES'''</center>| <center>'''VALEUR FINANCIERE (en Milliers de Ariary)'''</center>| <center>'''PARTENAIRE FINANCIER'''</center> |-| * Matériels agricoles | <center>10</center>| Ankazomborona Manerinerina| <center>730</center>| <center>3 964</center>| 100% PRDEAP |-| * Ruches | <center>2</center>| Ankazomborona | <center>40</center>| <center>1 469</center>| 100% PRDEAP |-| * Achat de semences* | <center>1</center>| Ankazomborona | <center>70</center>| <center>0,817</center>| 100% PRDEAP |-| * Construction de poulailler | <center>2</center>| * Anjiajia - Tsararano * | <center>60</center>| <center>1 750</center>| 100% PRDEAP |}'''Tableau 2 : AUTRES BAILLEURS ''' '''2.1- Microprojets communautaires (Infrastructures sociales, économiques, culturelles)''' {| class="prettytable"| <center>'''TYPE'''</center>| <center>'''NOMBRE'''</center>| <center>'''BENEFICIARE (Commune / Population)'''</center> | <center>'''NOMBRE DE POPULATION BENEFICIAIRE'''</center>| <center>'''VALEUR FINANCIERE (en Milliers de Ariary)'''</center>| <center>'''PARTENAIRE FINANCIER'''</center> |-| Construction de puits | <center>23</center>| Marosakoa, Andranofasika, Ankazomborona, Ankijabe, Anjiajia, Tsaramandroso,Ambondromamy, Manerinerina | <center>2 500</center>| <center>141 043</center>| KFW |-| Construction des WC | <center>2</center>| Marosakoa| <center>280</center>| <center>3 740</center>| KFW |-| Construction des cabanes pour vente citron | <center>1</center>| Marosakoa| <center>280</center>| <center>1 566</center>| KFW |-| Forage pour borne fontaine| <center>4</center>| Marosakoa, Tsaramandroso, Andranofasika| <center>1 790</center>| <center>28 434</center>| KFW |-| Construction atelier d’arts locaux | <center>1</center>| Marosakoa| <center>110</center>| <center>29 474</center>| KFW |-| Electrification rurale | <center>1</center>| Marosakoa| <center>700</center>| <center>10 000</center>| KFW |-| Métiers à tisser | <center>10</center>| Marosakoa, Tsaramandroso | <center>120</center>| <center>7 963</center>| KFW |-| Réabilitation de doany | <center>1</center>| Marosakoa| <center>650</center>| <center>Maximum 6 000</center>| KFW |-| Construction restaurant | <center>1</center>| Marosakoa| <center>280</center>| <center>2 854</center>| KFW |-| Construction bureau fokontany | <center>1</center>| Marovoay Banlieu| <center>1 900</center>| <center>2 979</center>| KFW |-| Construction GCV | <center>1</center>| Ankazomborona| <center>53</center>| <center>3 312</center>| KFW |-| Construction école | <center>1</center>| Ankazomborona| <center>450</center>| <center>3 200</center>| KFW |-| Réhabilitation maison Directeur EPP | <center>1</center>| Andranofasika| <center>321</center>| <center>1 910</center>| KFW |-| Confection tables bancs | <center>1</center>| Tsaramandroso, Andranofasika| <center>220</center>| <center>1 497</center>| KFW |-| Construction de barrage | <center>1</center>| Ankazomborona| <center>53</center>| <center>2 034</center>| KFW |-| Construction pont canal | <center>1</center>| Marovoay banlieu | <center>1 230</center>| <center>11 163</center>| KFW |}'''2people.2 : Autres Microprojets ( Activités Génératrices de Revenus initiées par les organisations paysannes ; groupements, association…)''' {| class="prettytable"| <center>'''TYPE'''</center>| <center>'''NOMBRE'''</center>| <center>'''BENEFICIARE (Commune )'''</center> | <center>'''NOMBRE DE MENAGE S BENEFICIAIRES'''</center>| <center>'''VALEUR FINANCIERE (en Milliers de Ariary)'''</center>| <center>'''PARTENAIRE FINANCIER'''</center> |-| Distribution de Tiges de manioc | <center>2</center>| Ankazomborona Tsaramandroso| <center>30</center>| <center>0,2</center>| <center>KFW</center> |-| Aviculture | <center>2</center>| Marosakoa | <center>40</center>| <center>0,3</center>| <center>KFW</center>
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== Fady - What not to do in the park ==
[[fady|Fady's]] are not strictly taboos, they are more beliefs which signal when something is "dangerous" related to action, food, locations etc. The following fady's in the Ankarafantsika National Park apply both to locals and visitors.
* Tuesday and Thursday are fady days - it is not allowed to work on such days.
* It is forbidden to bring pork to the lake or eat pork before going to the lake.<br><br>
== Sacred places ==
* the lakes Tsimaloto, Ampijoroa, Antsimalo and Ankomakoma
* ''doany'' - place of worship: doany of Betsioka in Bealana (where the traditional ''fanompoana'' takes place), doany of Ambalabongo and the doany of the sacred Lake Ravelobe
* the tombs of the Sakalava kings in Andranomiditra<br><br>
| <center>56</center>| Treize (13) Communes dont Marosakoa, Andranofasika, Ankazomborona, Ankijabe, Anjiajia, Tsaramandroso,Ambondromamy, Manerinerina, Anosinalainolona, Madirovalo, Marovoay Banlieu, Tsararano, Ambolomoty== Accommodation in and outside the park ==
'''Gite d'Ampijora'''<br>
[[Madagascar National Parks]] has set up a park lodge directly at the park entrance in Ampijoroa to accommodate visitors. The lodge offers various rooms, camping ground, a kitchen and cookers if needed, shared bathroom with hot and cold water, toilets, solar lighting and a parking place. The restaurant offers breakfast and hot meals. Advance booking is recommended.
Price list 2010:
* 6 rooms with double bed or 2 single beds, shared toilet: 35,000 Ariary per night
* 5 bungalows for 4 persons, 1 double bed and 1 bunk bed, private toilet: 80,000 Ariary per night
* 2 new bungalows for 4 persons, 1 double bed, 1 bunk bed, private toilet: 100,000 Ariary per night
* additional mattress: 4,000 Ariary per night
* use of open air kitchen for a group (including dining hall): 10,000 Ariary per day
* use of the dining room for a group of up to 30 people: 65,000 Ariary per night
| <center>3 360<* camping spot with kitchen, running water and shared bathroom: 6,000 Ariary per day* 7 safari tents for 6 poeple with kitchen, running water and shared bathroom: 25,000 Ariary per night/center>tent| <center>18 789<* 10 simple tents for 2 people with kitchen, running water and shared bathroom: 9,000 Ariary per night/center>| tent<centerbr>KFW</centerbr>
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Marosakoa, '''Accommodation outside the park'''<br>There are more basic Malagasy-run accommodation possibilities in the village of [[Andranofasika]], Ankazomborona, Ankijabe, Anjiajia, Tsaramandroso,Ambondromamy, Manerinerina, Anosinalainolona, Madirovalo, Marovoay Banlieu, Tsararano, Ambolomotyfour kilometres from Ampijoroa.<br><br>
== Tourist attractions in the region ==
* Raffia workshop - workshop where raffia is traditionally woven and naturally dyed. One shop is located along the RN4 in [[Ampombolava]], the other 16km outside the park in [[Andranomandevy]].
* Dinosaurs research site - in [[Berivotra]], 65km along the RN4 by car
* Historic underground cave - in [[Anjohibe]], 120km towards [[Mahajanga]], accessible by car
* Cirque Rouge - extraordinary formation (lavaka), 10km from the underground cave, accessible by car.<br><br>
== Cultural events in the region ==
* ''Fanompoana'' - every year in July the Sakalava people celebrate the [[fanompoana]] to ask for the protection and the blessing of the Sakalava’s Kings. This famous tradition is highly respected by the local population.<br><br>
| <center>70</center>== Use and customs ==* ''Famadihana'' - literally translates into "turning of the bones". On this occasion the family commemorates the life of the deceased. Therefore they remains of the decedent are taken from the tomb and re-wrapped in a new winding sheet. However, this funeral ceremony isn't supposed to be sad at all. Instead the family will organise a big party with food, traditional music and dance to prove that they have not forgotten the deceased.* ''Tromba'' - literally translates into "an evil spirit possessing someone". The Sakalava believe, that spirits can possess humans who fall in trance. At the [[tromba]], ancestor worship is practised in form of a ceremonial communication with the dead. During a specific and secret ritual, a talented person for the invocation will be possessed by spirits. As the sacred deliverer, this tromba is then able to direct important rituals of the village. These mediums are consulted in order to communicate with the ancestors. To fully embody the character, the medium takes over the characteristics of language and behaviour of the reincarnated person.| <center>2 325</center>* traditional circumcision| * traditional marriage<centerbr>KFW</centerbr>
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