Amber Mountain National Park, National park and tourist attraction in Antsiranana Province, Madagascar.
The park spans 18,200 hectares of volcanic massif terrain with waterfalls, crater lakes, and montane rainforest in northern Madagascar.
Madagascar established Amber Mountain as its first national park in 1958, marking the beginning of systematic nature conservation in the country.
The Sakavala and Antankarana communities maintain their traditional lifestyles near the park boundaries while supporting conservation efforts.
Visitors can reach the park through daily bush taxis from Antsiranana to Joffreville, where local guides assist with wildlife observation.
The park houses the Amber Mountain leaf chameleon, among the smallest reptiles on Earth, along with eight lemur species.
Location: Antsiranana Province
Website: http://parcs-madagascar.com/parcs/montagne%20d%20ambre.php
GPS coordinates: -12.59500,49.15500
Latest update: March 3, 2025 04:56
Madagascar features natural landscapes ranging from the baobab avenues near Morondava to the limestone formations of the Tsingy and coastal areas with coral reefs. The country's national parks protect tropical rainforests inhabited by lemurs, along with geological features including crater lakes and sandstone formations. The highest peaks rise in the northern mountain ranges, while the southern regions are characterized by dry landscapes. Photogenic locations include the Isalo Massif with its eroded sandstone canyons, the Masoala Peninsula with its rainforests along the Indian Ocean, and the island of Nosy Be off the northwest coast. The beaches at Ifaty and Anakao attract visitors for their reefs, while Sainte-Marie Island is known for whale watching between July and September. The Kirindy forests in the west are home to nocturnal lemurs and fossas. Historic sites include the royal hill of Ambohimanga, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and the Rova palace in Antananarivo. The geysers at Ampefy and the crater lake Tritriva showcase the volcanic history of the highlands. The red Tsingy near Sadjoavato formed through erosion of iron-rich sandstone and contrast with the gray limestone Tsingy in the west.
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