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There are 50 guides working for at the park, all of which have with excellent knowledge about the park, its biodiversity and ecosystems, ethical guidance, culture of the Antakarana people as well as first aid.

The admission fee for visiting the park depends on how many days will be spendspent in the park. Foreign tourists pay 25,000 Ariary for 1 day, 37,000 Ariary for 2 days, 40,000 Ariary for 3 days and 50,000 Ariary for 4 to 10 days (prices 2010). The fee for a guide depends on the chosen tour (circuit).<br><br>

== Circuits (tours) in the eastern part of the park==Eight circuits cross the eastern park part of the Ankarana National Park. Starting The starting point for each circuit all circuits is the main office at [[Mahamasina]]. It is possible to combine several circuits at one visit.

Easy 2- to 3-hour hours trek, including a steep slope, to an underground cave with 8 species of bats from small to large size. It is possible to see some lemurs such as the Crowned lemur, Sanford's lemur and Northern sportive lemur. If lucky, one can see a Ring-tailed mongoose and even a Fossa.

Easy 1- to 2-hour hours 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]].

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

3- to 4-hour hours 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.

3- to 4-hour hours 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, Northern sportive lemur, Madagascan crested ibis, White-breasted mesite and skinks (in the rainy season) can be seen.

7-hour hours trek, moderately difficult because the track is mostly walking on the tsingy. This circuit is ideal to enjoy the wonderful landscape of the tsingy and its particular vegetation. The Benavony underground cave (250 metres) has very beautiful dripstones (concretions). Trekkers can see the landscape from a height from suspension bridges, which join two small canyons. Animals living in the area include the Crowned lemur, Sanford's lemur, Northern sportive lemur, Ring-tailed mongoose and fossa. The vegetation of the canyon is dominated by Moraceae (''Ficus''.

4- to 5-hour hours trek, easy but steep in the final stretch. The track leads through a forest of the endemic tree "Taim-papango" and through the forest of big lianas and ficus. At the viewpoint a postcard picture surprises the trekker with views of Ambilobe in the west, over the tsingy and the Mozambique Channel spotted with islets ([[Nosy-Be]], [[Mitsio]] etc.) at the horizon. From the highest point of the plateau one can see the whole northern part of the Ankarana National Park, which is dominated by the silhouette of Montagne d'Ambre. Along the track one can see Crowned lemur, Sanford's lemur, Northern sportive lemur, Spear-tailed gecko and birds such as Madagascar harrier-hawk, Peregrine falcon and Guinea fowl.

8- to 9-hour hours trek, moderately difficult because of the length of the track. This part of Ankarana is only accessible during the dry season from June to December. This track comprises the extent of the tsingy. The Amposatelo stream is ideal for a cool-down and swim. Trekkers can observe Crowned lemur, Sanford's lemur, Northern sportive lemur, Ring-tailed mongoose, fossa, birds such as White-breasted mesite, Madagascar crested ibis and flycatcher.<br><br>