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'''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 [[Antananarivo]]. The road is in good condition and accessible all year round. There is a daily taxi-brousse service between the capital and Mahajanga. Alternatively, [[Air Madagascar]] offers scheduled flights. '''
The name Ankarafantsika National Park covers an area of 135comes from ''garafantsy'',000ha at an altitude meaning "mountain of 250mthorns“. 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 name also designates a crafty and crocodiles. In addition, the lakes are shrines to the natives of the regionscary man. The landscape forests of the park is very alternating Ankarafantsika were once market with different types of forests terror and savannas. A highlight of the park is the ''lavaka of Ankarokaroka''mystery due to Ravelobe, a lunar landscape born of massive erosion. Various endemic species live and grow patriot living in this sandy massif. From April to November the weather is hot and dry, followed by forests who became a wet period. The average annual rainfall is 1,475mm. In general the temperature varies between 24°C bandit and 29°Crobed 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]].
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