Masoala National Park

What travelers say:

From Maro Ansettela and Antaraja you can reach Masoara National Park. The most practical way to get there is from Maro Ansettela and stay in the calmer Antongier Bay on the sea. If you are looking for a very unique adventure that should be taken in your lifetime, consider taking the elevated 4x4 from Antananarivo to Maro Ansettera. From Soanierana Ivongo to Maroantsetra, you will be travelling along an extremely difficult road with a maximum speed of 100 km/h in a day. Sometimes, depending on the season, you can only run 50 kilometers a day. Most people choose the simple way: take a boat from Maro Ansettera to Maro Asoara and stop at Maro Asoara for a day or two. Then, take a boat back to Maro Ansettera and stop at Nossi Mangabe. A full hike on the Masoara Peninsula: it can start from Maro Ansettera, but we recommend taking a boat to Ambanizana and then walking from there. The second hiking trip through Masoara is a three-day hiking trip from Maro Ansettela to Antaraja. This time is shorter, but the chance of seeing animals is smaller due to deforestation. Some guides are able to connect two trips depending on your stay. Before departure, you need to have a good understanding of the trails negotiated with a guide in the national park. Remember, Masoala is much better than Andasibe National Park. You will enjoy more wildlife and this is a different experience!