Ifotaka Forest Best Time To Visit
Philip is the author of the Insight Guide to Madagascar.
The best months to visit Ifotaka Community Forest are April to November. This covers all of the Dry season plus the beginning of the Wet season. Mandrare River Camp closes for three months from January to March. The shoulder months of April, October and November are particularly lovely as the weather is pleasant, and reptiles and some mammals are more active than in the cooler Dry season months.
April to October Dry Season – Winter
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It rains less and the humidity is low
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Many lemur babies are born in October
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Reptiles and some mammals are less active from June to August
November to March Wet Season – Summer
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Reptiles and some mammals are more active
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Bird watching is better in the Wet season
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The camp is closed over January to March
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The access road can deteriorate badly after rain
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It is very hot and the humidity is high
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Rain can sometimes interfere with activities
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