Rainforests of the Atsinanana

Six national parks stretch across 1,600 kilometers of eastern Madagascar, containing varied ecosystems from coastal areas to mountainous terrains reaching 2,658 meters elevation.

The protected areas network originated in 1927, followed by national park designations through government decrees from 1958, with some sections later opened for logging operations.

The forests maintain ecological systems necessary for Madagascar's biodiversity, containing 78 non-flying mammal species and 173 bird species across the protected regions.

Each national park requires specific permits for entry, with guided tours available through local organizations that support conservation efforts in the protected areas.

The rainforests contain 2,984 plant species, with 84 percent of Madagascar's vegetation found nowhere else due to 60 million years of isolated evolution.

GPS coordinates: -14.45972,49.70250

Latest update: March 4, 2025 14:52