- Address: Amber Mountain National Park, Antsiranana Rural, Madagascar
- Phone: +261 20 82 213 20
- Year of foundation: 1958
- Area: 23 thousand hectares
- Category: IUCN - II (National Park)
- Height above sea level: 1500 m
In the territory of Madagascar, many national parks are broken, but the first was founded Montagne d'Ambres, which is in the north of the country. The locals call it a cool oasis of tranquility, so there are many rivers and waterfalls . The park stretches on the slopes of a fallen asleep volcano .
Nature of Montagne d'Ambres
The vegetation of the park is diverse and is represented by 1020 species. Especially valuable are vines, orchids, ferns, tree rosewood, listed in the Red Book of the country. In addition, several rivers flow through the territory of the National Park, there are different-level waterfalls, there are at least 6 lakes.
Fauna
The national park of Montagne d'Ambres is spread over 23 thousand hectares, on which predominantly moist rainforests grow. There are many rare and endangered animals in the park. Recent research has shown that there are 77 species of endemic birds, 7 varieties of lemurs and about 24 amphibian species in Montagne d'Ambre. The most unique representatives of the flora of the park are brown mouse lemurs, crested Madagascar ibises, mini chameleons micro-brucesia.
Features of visit
The indigenous population of Madagascar is reluctant to visit the park Montagne d'Ambres, as in many legends this place is mentioned as a magical, promising misfortune. Guides accompanying tourist groups, will acquaint with legends and tell about rules of behavior in the park.
Visitors to the National Park of Montagne d'Ambres can choose their tour of interest. The duration of the shortest - 4 hours, the longest - 3 days. Tourist routes are laid at an altitude of 850 to 1450 m above sea level. The length of some exceeds 20 km.
How to get there?
The nearest town of Antsiranana and the most famous National Park of Madagascar is 14 km away. To reach the place is best by car, following the coordinates: 12 ° 36'43 ", 49 ° 09'14".