Merveilles naturelles à Madagascar

Natural Wonders of Madagascar

Madagascar’s isolation has created a laboratory of evolution home to thousands of endemic species. This collection spans the island's diverse ecosystems, from the Jurassic sandstone canyons of Isalo and the rainforests of Ranomafana to the alkaline waters of Lake Tsimanampetsotsa. It includes significant geological features like the volcanic massifs of Montagne d’Ambre and the rugged cliffs of Cap Sainte Marie at the island's southernmost tip. These sites preserve critical habitats for rare lemurs, unique birdlife, and prehistoric baobab forests.

Natural Wonders of Madagascar — Carte

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Isalo National Park

Isalo National Park is a National Park in the Ihorombe Region of Madagascar, in the southwestern corner of the Province of Fianarantsoa.

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Ankarafantsika National Park

Ankarafantsika National Park is a national park near Andranofasika in the Boeny Region of Madagascar.

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Montagne d’Ambre National Park

Montagne d'Ambre National Park is a national park in the Diana Region of northern Madagascar.

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Ranomafana National Park

Ranomafana National Park is in the southeastern part of Madagascar in Haute Matsiatra and Vatovavy.

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Lake Tsimanampetsotsa

Lake Tsimanampetsotsa is a moderately alkaline lake in the Toliara Province, in the southwestern part of Madagascar.

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Lake Alaotra

Lake Alaotra is the largest lake in Madagascar, located in Alaotra-Mangoro Region and on the island's northern central plateau.

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Anjanaharibe-Sud

High-altitude rainforest reserve protecting the rare silky sifaka and the Takhtajania perrieri, a primitive flowering plant dating back 120 million years.

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Sahamalaza/Nosy Radama

UNESCO Biosphere Reserve encompassing dry deciduous forests, mangroves, and coral reefs. It is the primary habitat for the critically endangered blue-eyed black lemur.

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Isalo Window

A natural rectangular opening in the sandstone rock formations of Isalo, specifically positioned to frame the setting sun.

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Cap Sainte Marie

The southernmost point of Madagascar, featuring a lighthouse and a special reserve that protects radiated tortoises and nesting sites for sea turtles.

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Mount Saint Louis

This mountain overlooking the town offers splendid panoramic views. You can imagine how the people watched the Ocean and coming ships.

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Lake Ihotry

Lake Ihotry is the second largest lake of Madagascar. It is a closed saline lake in semi-arid southwestern part of Madagascar in the region…

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Tanjona Vilanandro

A prominent cape on the northwestern coast marking the transition between the Mozambique Channel and the northern coastline.

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Cascade Anosinampela

A waterfall located along the Tsiribihina River, known for its natural swimming pools and surrounding lush vegetation.

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Ambre-Bobaomby

A Quaternary volcanic field at the northern tip of Madagascar, consisting of basaltic cinder cones and ancient lava flows.