Ankarana is known for its extraordinary spiny limestone landscape called ‘Tsingy’ (meaning ‘walking on tiptoe’) as well as its extensive underground network of caves and rivers, some of which contain fruit bats and crocodiles. Land at Ankarana Lodge and take a 4×4 transfer to the National Park for a guided hike. Lemurs (Crowned and Ankarana Sportive), chameleons and leaf-tailed geckos can be found in Ankarana’s dry, deciduous forests. This is a region of extremely high biodiversity, fossils and fascinating human history. Guests need to be fit and interested in ecology in order to get the most from this visit.
Best time of year:
Mid-March to December
What to pack:
Sunglasses, hat, comfortable walking shoes and a camera
More information:
Approx. flying time: 1 hour and 15 minutes
Approx. duration of the entire excursion: 5 hours
Fitness level: Moderate – High
Recommended departure time: 06h00
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