Mitsinjo Forest
Getting There
Madagascar Parks
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Mitsinjo Forest occupies a stand of forest next to the famous Andasibe-Mantadia National Park. It is usually visited for a day or night hike by visitors to the national park.
Safaris to Andasibe-Mantadia and Mitsinjo Forest typically start from the capital city of Antananarivo (Tana). You will most likely arrive in the country at Ivato International Airport (TNR). Your tour operator will usually pick you up from the airport and handle all further transportation.
Mitsinjo Forest is 145km/90mi east of Tana. The road out here has deteriorated in recent years, especially between Tana and the village of Marozevo. The driving time is around 5 hours*. Most visitors visit Andasibe-Mantadia on a two- or three-day round trip from Tana, and allocate an afternoon or morning of that time to Mitsinjo.
Chartered and scheduled flights are normally booked by tour operators as part of the tour package. There are no scheduled flights to Mitsinjo Forest.
*Driving times are only a rough indication. You should always consider the possibility of significant delays.
Airlines & Ticket Prices
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Passport, Visa & Other Entry Requirements
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