 This is northern Madagascar's most visited attraction, and it covers 18,200 hectares of a prominent volcanic massif. It was created in 1958 to preserve the area's biological treasures as well as the massif itself. Montagne d'Ambre's flora and fauna are virtually the same as that in the eastern rainforests, with a few endemic species not found farther south.
The forest is lush, with over 3.5m of rain a year. Of the seven lemur species in the park, the most notable are the crowned lemur and Sanford's brown lemur. The reptile and amphibian life is diverse, and includes frogs, geckoes, chameleons and snakes. Birdwatchers won't be disappointed as 73 species of birds have been recorded in the park.
Montagne d'Ambre is ideal for walkers during the dry season, and it has about 20km of well maintained path. The park is about 800km north of Tana, and the nearest large town is Antsiranana, served daily by Air Mad from Tana.
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