TSINGY DE NAMOROKO NATIONAL PARK.
The Tsingy of Namoroka National Park is located in the North West part of Madagascar, in the Boeny region, 220 km southwest of the city of Mahajanga (about 12 hours’ drive).
Namoroka National Park is subject to a dry tropical type climate, with a marked dry season which can last from April to October and a rainy season the rest of the year. Expect the rainiest months to be January and February.
The Park is located in a large area of Jurassic limestone. The limestone plateau occupies a large part of the park, and is in the form of lapiaz aka, Tsingy. It is hacked with wages and limited by cliffs of around 30 meters in height on average. The relief is not very marked, of low altitude and presents alluvial valleys.
The underground network is still poorly explored and, in general, the caves are linked to the intensely open areas that accompany major fractures. The most important underground network in Tsingy de Namoroka National Park is that of Anjohiambovonaomby. The Park consists of several types of natural habitats. We can find dense forest on limestone plateau, the Tsingy, temporary bodies of water during the rainy season, rivers and streams and the savanna.
The Fauna.
The endemicity of fauna in the park is impressive, we can find 18 species of Mammals, 5 species of amphibians, 30 species of reptiles and over 80 species of birds. Visitors can find up to 8 species of lemurs, including red-fronted brown lemur, the common brown lemur, Decken’s sifaka, grey mouse lemur, Milne-Edwards sportive lemur, fork-crowned lemur, eastern grey bamboo lemur and the aye-aye. Then we can also find 2 species of chameleons, 5 species of snakes, and 1 species of tortue.
The Flora.
The park is home to more than 220 species of plants and over 100 are endemic to Madagascar.
The type of climate combined with the soil formations has generated two types of ecosystems prevailing in this area: the dense dry semi-deciduous forest of Antsingy; the grassy savannah with Heteropogon contortus.
LOCATION
The national park is 221 kilometers southwest of the city of Mahajanga (12hours drive) straight to the main gate of the Tsingy De Namoroka National Park
Accommodation.
The park entry fees are 45.000MG+GUIDE FROM 50.000 MGA for 4 visitors depending on the circuit and the duration of the visit.
Due to its remoteness, there are not any hotel in the vicinity. Best is to spend at least 1-night camping in the park or spend the night in Soalala (4 hours’ drive) where very basic hotels can be found.
The visitors are advised to access this national park between the month of April and October
Spend at least one night in the park and visit the Bay of Baly National Park located near the town of Soalala.
HOTEL RESTAURANT COCO LODGE MAJUNGA.
Offering Indian Ocean views, Hotel Restaurant Coco Lodge Majunga is located just a 5-minute walk from Mahajanga Beach. The hotel features an outdoor swimming pool, mini-market and restaurant
This family room features air conditioning and satellite TV, WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge, Beds: 1 bunk bed (variable size), 1 large double bed (151-180cm wide).
Room Facilities: Air purifiers, Inner courtyard view, Minibar, Clothes rack, Towels, Towels/sheets (extra fee), Hardwood or parquet floors, TV, Upper floors accessible by stairs only, Ensuite bathroom, Socket near the bed, Toilet paper, Entire unit located on ground floor, Dressing room, Air conditioning, Free toiletries, Wake-up service, Entire unit wheelchair accessible, Children’s high chair, Patio, Alarm clock, Streaming service (like Netflix), Desk, Linen, Soundproofing, Garden view, Fan, Shower, Tile/marble floor, Wardrobe or closet, Hairdryer, Cable channels, Flat-screen TV, Bath or shower, Balcony, Pool view, Wake up service/Alarm clock, Satellite channels, View, Safety deposit box, Toilet, Telephone