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Ankarana Special Reserve is a protected area in northern Madagascar created in 1956. It is a small, partially vegetated plateau composed of 150-million-year-old middle Jurassic limestone. With an average annual rainfall of about 2,000 millimetres (79 in), the underlying rocks have been eroded to produce caves and feed subterranean rivers—a karst topography. The rugged relief and the dense vegetation have helped protect the region from human intrusion and exploitation. The Ankarana Massif is the setting for a wildlife rich adventure story for children.
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National Park with abundant wildlife including lemurs, water falls, crater lakes.
Allow at least 2 hr drive from Diego Suarez to the town of Joffreville next to the park. Due to road works, the road is closed at some hours on the last 3 km from Joffreville to the Park entrance. Check the schedule beforehand.
Stone formation of red laterite formed by erosion.
Ambohitr'Antsingy
Protected area with many hikesː Vallée des Baobabs (also visible from the park entrance), 360° panoramic view of the bay, Vallée des Perroquets with wildlife.
Nosy Lonjo
Small conical island covered with vegetation and revered as a holy place.