​Best Time To Visit – Andasibe-Mantadia NP

Anthony Ham
Expert
By Anthony Ham

Anthony is a renowned Africa expert and author of many Lonely Planet guidebooks, including the guide to Madagascar.

Anthony is a renowned Africa expert and author of the Lonely Planet guide to Madagascar.

Anthony is the author of the Lonely Planet guide to Madagascar.

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor

Andasibe-Mantadia National Park can be visited throughout the year. Indri and most other lemurs can be spotted at any time, but the ideal months are April, May, October and November. Forest trails can be muddy, slippery and unpleasant after heavy rains, especially from December to March. The cold drier months from June to September are not as good for spotting reptiles and, to a lesser extent, dwarf lemurs.


48 Andasibe-Mantadia Tours
Best Time April, May, October and November (Best weather, less rain)
High Season July, August and December holidays (The park is busy)
Low Season January to March (Low-season rates might apply; it is less busy)
Best Weather April, May, October and November (Mild weather, less rain)
Worst Weather December to March (Wettest months)

May to October –Dry Season – Winter

  • Expect clear skies, less rain and drier forest paths
  • Cooler weather makes for pleasant hiking
  • Many lemurs have babies in October and November
  • Reptiles and some mammals are less active from June to September
  • Temperatures can be cold at night
  • The more accessible hiking trails can get very busy in July and August

Wildlife Photos

View Photos (25)
+23 Photos Want To Visit

November to April –Wet Season – Summer

  • Orchids bloom from October to December or January
  • September to December are the best bird-watching months
  • Reptiles and some mammals are more active as temperatures rise
  • It rains a lot, especially from December to March, and humidity is high
  • Forest paths can become muddy and slippery
  • Mantadia can become inaccessible after heavy rain

Wildlife Photos
+23 Photos

Best Time To Go by Major Park

Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor

Want To Visit Andasibe-Mantadia NP?

48 Andasibe-Mantadia Tours