Ranomafana National Park

Ranomafana National Park is a rainforest reserve in southeastern Madagascar covering approximately 41,600 hectares across elevations from 800 to 1,200 meters. The landscape consists of dense forest interspersed with waterways and streams that create a layered ecosystem.

The park gained protected status in 1991 following discoveries of the golden bamboo lemur and the rediscovery of the greater bamboo lemur. These findings highlighted the forest's biological importance and led to its establishment as a national park.

The park holds deep meaning for local communities who participate in its management and benefit from guiding work and selling crafts to visitors. This connection between conservation and local livelihoods shapes daily life in and around the protected area.

The park features seven marked trails ranging from 10 to 20 kilometers in length that visitors can explore with a certified local guide. A guide is necessary for safe navigation and wildlife observation throughout the forest.

The forest is home to 14 lemur species, including four critically endangered ones, along with more than 100 bird species. This concentration of rare animals makes it one of Madagascar's most important sanctuaries for threatened primates.

Location: District de Ifanadiana

Inception: 1991

Part of: Rainforests of the Atsinanana

Website: http://parcs-madagascar.com/ranomafana/ranomafana.htm

GPS coordinates: -21.21700,47.45530

Latest update: December 9, 2025 22:24