​Best Time To Visit – Ankarafantsika 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

Ankarafantsika National Park can be visited year-round, but the best time depends on what you’d most like to see. Lemur sightings are possible at any time, while crocodiles are easiest to spot during the middle and end of the Dry season from July to October. The park is especially known for reptiles and birds, and these are best seen after the first rains in November and into December. From January to March it tends to be oppressively hot.

Best Time November and December (Best for birds and reptiles)
High Season July, August and December holidays (Some trails get busy)
Low Season November to March (It rains a lot)
Best Weather June to September (It is cooler and less humid)
Worst Weather January to March (It is very hot and rainy)

April to October –Dry Season –Winter

  • Expect dry weather and blue skies
  • Hiking is easier with cooler and less humid conditions
  • Lemurs can be found throughout the year
  • July to October is the best time to see crocodiles
  • Reptiles and amphibians are less active from June to October
  • This is not the best time of year for birding

Wildlife Photos

View Photos (10)
+8 Photos Want To Visit

November to March –Wet Season –Summer

  • Nocturnal mammals are more active
  • November and December are the best months for most reptiles
  • November and December are the best bird-watching months
  • It can be very hot and humid
  • Rain can turn hiking trails to mud

Wildlife Photos
+8 Photos

Best Time To Go by Major Park

Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor

Want To Visit Ankarafantsika NP?

Ankarafantsika Operators