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Masoala National Park

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Guides and entrance fees
The entire Masoala protected area with a total surface of 240,520ha is divided into four terrestrial sections and three marine zones:
* The main land mainland plot covers 227,020ha of forest
* The detached land plot of Andranoanala covers 1,300ha
* The detached land plot of Andranomainty covers 1,600ha
=== Reptiles and Amphibians ===
The few inventories carried out in this area have identified 60 species of reptiles and 44 species of amphibians. For Nosy Mangabe 30 species of reptiles and 22 species of amphibians were listed.
 
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As in many other locations in Madagascar, there are many reptiles and amphibians on Masoala which have not even been identified or documented yet.
The most dominant genus of coral is Acropora, which reflects a good reef condition as members of this group are very fragile and sensitive to degradation.
Todate these inventories has have only been made in shallow waters, so a further inventory in the outer reefs will reveal the true wealth of biodiversity of the coastal waters around the Masoala peninsula.<br><br>
=== Mollusca (Sea Snails and Slugs) ===
There are two ways to reach the park, either via Maroantsetra or via Antalaha. The easiest and fastest mode of transport is by plane. [[Air Madagascar]] operates scheduled flights to Maroantsetra and Antalaha.
A car ride from [[Tamatave]] to Maroantsetra along the RN5 takes about two days (400km) mostly on a very bad road, which is often closed due to cyclones from December to March. It is also possible to take an off road taxi brousse from Mandritsara to Maroantsetra. Coming from Antalaha, there is a 45km stretch to [[Andranoanala]] (Cap Est). During the dry season the ride takes about four hours by 4x4 car, while in the rainy season some bridges may be impassable and rivers must be crossed by pirogue.
Alternatively and if coming by Tamatave, it is possible to reach Maroantsetra by sea. Depending on the season, cargo boats leave three to six times a week from Tamatave. The journey by sea takes between one and two days.
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== Guides and entrance fees ==
Recommended guides based in Maroantsetra:
* [[Claudio Ramiandry]] - tel** Tel: +261 (0)32 049 36 46 / emailEmail: [mailto:ramiclaudio@yahoo.fr ramiclaudio@yahoo.fr]* [[Pascal]] from Masoala Adventure Discovery** Tel: +261 (0)32 57 940 24 / +261 (0)34 89 704 24 / Email: [mailto:expeditionmada@gmail.com expeditionmada@gmail.com], [mailto:pascalelison@yahoo.com pascalelison@yahoo.com]* Nico from [[Nico Tours Masoala]]** Tel: +261 (0)34 21 685 85 / +261 (0)32 86 953 64 / Email: [mailto:masoalasafary@gmail.com masoalasafary@gmail.com]* Patrick from [[Masoala Birding Camp]]** Tel: +261 (0)32 86 938 84 / Email: [mailto:patrickbezafi1081@gmail.com patrickbezafi1081@gmail.com]<br><br>*Juberson Paul from [[Masoala Travel Guide]]** Tel: +261(0)34 93 094 56[mailto:masoalatravelguide@gmail.com masoalatravelguide@gmail.com]
== Circuits (Tours) ==
Licensed guide: 24,000 Ariary (1-5 people), trainee guide: 18,000 Ariary (1-5 people). An additional 30,000 Ariary apply for the guide's return journey.<br>
Camp site [[Ambatoledama]]: 2,000 Ariary per tent/night, camp shelter: 5,000 Ariary per tent/night.<br><br>
 
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== Habits and customs in the region ==
== Accommodation in the park ==
There are various camp sites in the park. However, please note that the park does not rent out camping equipment. It is possible to rent camping equipment in Maroantsetra and Antalaha. Beside camping, it is also possible to stay in the simple house of a villager.<br><br>
'''[[Tampolodge]]''' (9 bungalows)<br>
Tel: +261 (0)33 1133870 (mobile) or +261 (0)32 4021798 (mobile)<br>
Email: [mailto:tampolodge@yahoo.fr tampolodge@yahoo.fr]<br>
Website: [http://www.tampolodge.marojejy.com www.tampolodge.marojejycom] '''[[Hippocampe|l'Hippocampe]]'''<br>S 15°42.com943'<br>E049°57.690'<br>Email: [mailto:madahippocampe@live.fr madahippocampe@live.fr]<br>Tel: +261 (0)32 86 938 84 / +261 (0)32 70 346 95 '''[[Masoala Village Lodge]]'''<br>S 15°42.885'<br>E049°57.726'<br>Tel: +261 (0)32 86 938 84 '''[[Masoala Birding Camp]]'''<br>S 15°43.574'<br>E049°58.102'<br>Tel: +261 (0)32 86 938 84
'''[[Masoala Forest Lodge]]''' (6 safari-style tents)<br>
Tel: +261 (0)20 2226114<br>
Email: [mailto:mea@moov.mg mea@moov.mg]<br>
Website: [http://www.masoalaforestlodge.com www.masoalaforestlodge.com]<br><br>
'''[[Ecolodge Chez Arol]]''' (8 bungalows)<br>
Tel: +261 (0)33 1290277 (mobile) or +261 (0)32 4088902(mobile)<br>
Email: [mailto:masoala@free.fr masoala@free.fr]<br>
Website: [http://arollodge.freewww.fr/homearol-ecolodge.htm com www.arollodge.free.fr/homearol-ecolodge.htmcom]<br><br>
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== Guides == * [[Claudio Ramiandry]]* [[Pascal]]* Nico from [[Nico Tours Masoala]]* [[Moses]] from [[Madagascar Safari Tour Guide]]* [[Jean Emile]] from [[Masoala Nature Guide]]* Patrick from [[Masoala Birding Camp]]*Juberson from [[Masoala Travel Guide]] == Additional information ===
* View [[Chloe's photos|Chloe's Masoala photos]]
* Various [[Masoala National Park photos]]
* Photos from [[Marion|Marion and Laurent]]
* Photos from [[Tampolodge photos|Tampolodge]]
* Photos from [[Annette]]
* [http://www.parcs-madagascar.com Madagascar National Parks] - Plentiful information about the National Parks in Madagascar in English, French, German and Italian
* [http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2015/feb/16/rosewood-madagascar-china-illegal-rainforest China’s rosewood craving cuts deep into Madagascar rainforests] The Guardian, 16th February 2015
* [[media:Strategic Plan for Management of Coastal Zone of Masoala Peninsula.pdf|Strategic Plan for Management of Coastal Zone of Masoala Peninsula]] (1995)
* http://www.tagesanzeiger.ch/zuerich/stadt/das-pralle-leben-in-der-masoalahalle/story/25336674
* https://www.madacamp.com/Salamandra
 
== Google Newsfeed ==
 
Below are links to various articles via ''[https://news.google.com Google News]'' using the keyword ''Masoala'':
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