Known locally as Andasibe-Mantadia, named after a nearby village, this national park is a true paradise for nature lovers boasting a rich selection of flora and fauna species, including vibrant orchids (seasonal) and beautiful fern trees. The 810 hectare lush rainforest is undoubtably the best place to spot the teddy-bear-like indri-indri, Madagascar’s largest lemur, renowned for their melancholic yodelling, and preposterous appearance. Other species inhabiting the park include the red-fronted maki, the woolly avahi, and the lesser bamboo lemur. There are 109 species of birds including the Souimanga sunbird, the Madagascar mesite, and the Cuckoo Roller. The reserve is home to many wonderful species of chameleon, including the 2 foot-long Parson’s chameleon and the tiny nose-horned chameleon.
