Andasibe-Mantadia National Park Best Time To Visit
Anthony is the author of the Lonely Planet guide to Madagascar.
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.
May to October Dry Season – Winter
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Expect clear skies, less rain and drier forest paths
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Cooler weather makes for pleasant hiking
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Many lemurs have babies in October and November
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Reptiles and some mammals are less active from June to September
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Temperatures can be cold at night
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The more accessible hiking trails can get very busy in July and August
November to April Wet Season – Summer
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Orchids bloom from October to December or January
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September to December are the best bird-watching months
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Reptiles and some mammals are more active as temperatures rise
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It rains a lot, especially from December to March, and humidity is high
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Forest paths can become muddy and slippery
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Mantadia can become inaccessible after heavy rain
Best Time To Go by Major Park
- Amber Mountain NP
- Andasibe-Mantadia NP
- Ankarana Special Reserve
- Bemaraha National Park
- Ifotaka Forest
- Isalo National Park
- Masoala National Park
- Ranomafana National Park
- Sainte Luce Reserve