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=== Piscine Naturelle - Natural Swimming Pool Circuit ===
Medium circuit, 3 km by car from Ranohira to Mangily and thereafter 3 km of trekking trek (3 hours).<br>
'''What to see?'''<br>
This is the most popular circuit in the park offering panoramic views. The trek leads you to a palm-fringed pool, constantly fed by a warm waterfall. You walk through diverse ecosystems passing eroded cliffs with strange shapes, the plain of Tapia trees, the big savannas and several tombs of the Bara and [[Sakalava]] people. Beside various plants, one can observe the Ring-tailed lemur in the Mangily forest. The narby Analatapia campsite has a toilet, shower and barbecue facilities.<br>
Guide: 20,000 Ariary (1-4 people), car: 16,000 Ariary<br> === Cascade de Nymphe, Piscine Noire et Bleue - Cascade of the Nymphs, Black and Blue Swimming Pool Circuit === Easy circuit, 4 km by car, thereafter 2,8 km trek (3.5 hours). Easy trek to the campsite, however, the ascent from the river up the waterfall or to the Black swimming pool can be more arduous.<br>'''What to see?'''<br>This tour takes you through the canyon to the Black or Blue swimming pool. You will climb waterfalls inhabited by many rare birds, butterflies and lizards. From the top one has a panoramic view over the green canyon. Throughout this trek there is the possibility to spot lemurs. The highlight is a bath in the dark waters of the Cascade of the Nymphs.<br>Guide for the Cascade of the Nymphs: 20,000 Ariary (1-4 people), car: 16,000 Ariary<br>Guide for the Black and Blue Swimming Pool: 20,000 Ariary (1-4 people), car: 16,000 Ariary<br>
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