Ankarafantsika National Park Best Time To Visit

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

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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 January 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

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

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