Kirindy Mitea National Park, National park with diverse ecosystems on the southwest coast of Madagascar.
Kirindy Mitea National Park contains dry forests, savannas, beaches, sand dunes, mangrove swamps, and coral reefs along the Mozambique Channel. The area brings together different habitats in one place, mixing terrestrial and marine environments in a single protected landscape.
The area was established as a protected reserve in 1997 to safeguard the region's plant and animal diversity. It opened to visitors a decade later, marking a shift toward conservation and public access to the site.
The Sakalava communities near the park continue to live according to long-standing traditions that shape how the landscape is used and understood. You can see these practices reflected in the local villages and the way people interact with the surrounding waters and forests.
The entrance lies south of Morondava and can be reached by road or speedboat depending on which access route works best for your plans. Prepare yourself for changing conditions throughout your visit, as the park contains both dry and wet zones along with coastal waters.
The park is home to an extremely small lemur species measuring only a few centimeters, making it one of the rarest primates on Earth. This creature inhabits only tiny pockets within the park and is nearly impossible to spot in the wild without expert guidance.
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