Mahavavy-Kinkony, Protected area in western Madagascar
The Mahavavy-Kinkony complex spans 302,000 hectares, containing dry forests, wetlands, mangroves, and Lake Kinkony within its boundaries.
The area incorporated multiple conservation sites, including Tsiombikibo Forest established in 1957 and Lake Kinkony hunting reserve designated in 1972.
The Sakalava people maintain sacred locations near Lake Kinkony, where traditional ceremonies led by the Marambitsy queen occur throughout the year.
Visitors access the reserve through Mahajanga, crossing the Betsiboka River by ferry and traveling 70 kilometers on secondary roads to reach Mitsinjo.
The protected zone houses 133 bird species, 37 reptile and amphibian species, and 30 fish species across its diverse ecological zones.
Inception: 2007
GPS coordinates: -16.13861,45.84722
Latest update: March 11, 2025 16:34
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