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Ankarana National Park

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Circuits (tours)
=== Loss of rivers ===
Easy 1- to 2-hour trek, suitable for combining one way with other circuits. Great views over the Ankarana landscape from the Ampasambazaha viewpoint. The track crosses a baobab forest, very close to the Ampondrabe river. The circuit ends at a big gulf (loss of rivers) where the three Ankarana rivers flow away (especially spectacular after lots of rain). Along the track it is possible to observe animals such as ''Brookesia'' ([[Leaf chameleon]]), Crowned lemur, Sanford's lemur and Northern sportive lemur as well as birds such as the rare [[Dronge]] and [[Magpie-robin]].
=== Tsingy Meva ===
Easy 2- to 3-hours trek with a steep climb and steep descent. The track passes through the northern Ankarana massif and the southern part of the [[Montagne d’Ambre]]. Along the track it is possible to see the entrance of the bats grotto. Trekkers have the opportunity to touch the tsingy and observe its particular vegetation, such as the endemic ''Pachypodium decaryi'', ''Cyphostemma'' and
''Euphorbia ankaranensis''. Lemurs include the Crowned lemur, Sanford's lemur and Northern sportive lemur. Furthermore one can see the Ring-tailed mongoose, skinks (in the rainy season), [[Velvet gecko]], Leaf chameleon and [[Flat-tailed gecko]].
 
=== The turrets of the tsingy ===
3- to 4-hour walk, suitable for combining one way with other circuits. The trek is easy, but the crossing of a small river is required in the rainy season. The track leads through tsingy in the shape of turrets. A walk through crevasses gives the possibility to learn more about the typical vegetation of the tsingy. A large baobab tree with over 8m in circumference is the ideal location for a rest. Throughout the track one can see the Northern sportive lemur, the rare bird Crested coua and reptiles such as sinks (in the rainy season) and Leaf chameleon.
 
=== Tsingy Rary ===
3- to 4-hour walk, suitable for combining one way with other circuits. The trek is easy, but the crossing of a small river is required in the rainy season. This circuit shows the picturesque landscape of the tsingy, the duality between limestone and volcanic rocks and the particular vegetation that grows there. Crowned lemur, Sanford's lemur and Northern sportive lemur, Madagascan crested ibis, White-breasted mesite and skinks (in the rainy season) can be seen.
 
=== The big Tsingy of Benavony ===

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