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Ankarana National Park

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Circuits (tours) in the eastern part of the park
=== Tsingy Rary ===
3 to 4 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.
=== The big Big Tsingy of Benavony ===7 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)dripstone formations. Trekkers can see the amazing landscape from a height from above on 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'').
=== The Viewpoint of Ambohimalaza ===
4 to 5 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 may spot Crowned lemur, Sanford's lemur, Northern sportive lemur, Spear-tailed gecko and birds such as Madagascar harrier-hawk, Peregrine falcon and Guinea fowl.
=== Lac Vert / The Green Lake ===
8 to 9 hours trek, moderately difficult because of the length of the tracktrail. This part of Ankarana is only accessible during the dry season from June to December. This The 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 a White-breasted mesite, Madagascar crested ibis and flycatcher.<br><br>
== Circuits (tours) in the western part of the park==

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