When the forest encounters the ocean, the landscape simply becomes breathtaking. It is a truly unforgettable view, part of the stunning surroundings of the Masoala National Park. Located in the north-east of Madagascar, the largest of Protected Areas of all of the Malagasy National Parks will allow you to grasp what the term ‘discovery’ really means.
The forest, adorned with several waterfalls, as well as stretches of marshland and mangrove, shelters a large number of species of orchids, 50 or so species of palm trees, including the endemic Triangle palm (Dypsis decaryi), as well as the carnivorous pitcher plant Nepenthes masoalensis. Part of the rainforest of Atsinanana, a UNESCO World Heritage site, it is also home to exceptional fauna, with a high number of endemic species. A 102 species of birds can be seen soaring through the skies above the park, such as the Malagasy red owl. On the land, you will, of course, be able to observe lemurs. At night, you can spot the Aye aye perching up in the trees: a strange little nocturnal lemur with its ‘bat's ears, wild boar's coat and fox’s tail.’
As your visit continues, more surprises lie in wait: as the shores of the park are lined with coral reefs; they are teeming with a huge variety of many-coloured fish of all sizes. From July to October, you can also observe whales and dolphins swimming in the ocean off the coast.
