Ankarafantsika National Park, National park in northwestern Madagascar.
The protected area spans 1,340 square kilometers of dry deciduous forests, wetlands, and savannas between Mahajamba and Betsiboka rivers.
The national park, established in 1927, originated from two separate reserves that merged into a unified forest conservation area in 2002.
Local Sakalava communities perform annual zebu sacrifices at Lake Ravelobe to maintain traditional fishing practices and honor ancestral connections.
Visitors access the park via Route Nationale 4, located 115 kilometers south of Mahajanga and 450 kilometers north of Antananarivo.
The park contains eight lemur species, including the Coquerel's sifaka, alongside 129 bird species and multiple lakes supporting diverse ecosystems.
Inception: 1927
Website: http://parcs-madagascar.com/fiche-aire-protegee.php?Ap=15
GPS coordinates: -16.15000,46.95000
Latest update: March 5, 2025 13:37
Madagascar presents natural landscapes including baobab roads, limestone formations in Tsingy, rainforests with lemurs, and coastal areas with coral reefs. National parks display geological features such as geysers, crater lakes, and sandstone formations. Cultural sites include the Royal Palace of Antananarivo and historical settlements.
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