Ankarafantsika National Park, National park in northwestern Madagascar.
Description
Ankarafantsika National Park is a protected area in northwestern Madagascar featuring dry deciduous forests, wetlands, and savannas spread across the landscape. The park contains several lakes and represents different habitat types that support different wildlife communities.
History
The park was founded in 1927 and grew from two separate reserves that formally merged in 2002 to create a larger protected area. This union expanded the conservation efforts across the region.
Culture
Lake Ravelobe holds meaning for the Sakalava people, who gather there to perform rituals connecting them to their herds and the water. These practices reflect how communities have lived alongside this land for many generations.
Practical
The park can be reached via Route Nationale 4, located in the interior region between the coast and the capital city. Visitors should prepare for varying conditions as trails pass through different landscape types.
Did you know?
Eight lemur species live in the park, including Coquerel's sifakas, alongside over a hundred bird species found across the region. This wildlife diversity makes the park a place where visitors encounter animals found nowhere else on earth.
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