Andohahela National Park

Andohahela National Park is a protected area in southern Madagascar featuring multiple forest types that exist side by side. Within its boundaries you find humid rainforest shifting to drier deciduous woodland, each zone hosting different plants and wildlife.

The area received official protection status in 1997 to safeguard Madagascar's natural ecosystems for future generations. This designation reflected growing recognition of how important these forest regions are for the island's biodiversity and global conservation.

Local communities around the park have deep roots in traditional forest practices and help shape how the land is managed today. You can feel this connection when walking with guides who know the plants and animals as part of their daily life and heritage.

You can explore different sections through marked trails, with local guides available to show you the wildlife and plants. Bring good walking shoes and waterproof clothing because trail conditions vary and rain is common in these forest areas.

This park holds a rare combination where humid rainforest and dry spiny forest sit directly next to each other. This side-by-side existence of contrasting forest types is something you seldom see elsewhere and shapes the variety of life you encounter while walking through.