Marojejy National Park Best Time To Visit
Philip is the author of the Insight Guide to Madagascar.
The best time to visit Marojejy National Park is from August to November. It is generally very wet, but it tends to rain less at this time and when it does, it is a gentle rain. Hiking conditions are also good in the colder months from May to July, but at this time reptiles and amphibians are less easy to find and some lemurs are less active. Many lemurs have their babies around October or November.
May to October Dry Season – Winter
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It rains less and the forest paths are drier
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Cooler weather is good for hiking
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In October or November, many lemurs have babies
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September to November are good bird-watching months
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It gets cold at night
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Animals tend to be less active
November to April Wet Season – Summer
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Reptiles and some mammals are more active
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It rains a lot and the humidity is high
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Forest paths can become very muddy and slippery
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January to March often see extreme weather and cyclones
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