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'''The Analamerana Special Reserve is located in the northern part of Madagascar, halfway between the western region of Diana and the eastern region of Sava. The 34,700 hectares reserve is located in a rather unexplored forest southeast of [[Montagne d'Ambre]], between the Irodo river in the North and the Loky river in the South.'''
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To visit Analamerana Special Reserve it is best to start in [[Diego Suarez]] (Antsiranana), from where the paved road [[RN6]] leads 60 kilometres south to [[Sadjoavato]]. From there it is another 25 kilometres along a very bad road to the municipality of [[Ankarongana]]. This road is only accessible during the dry season from May to November. From Ankarongana one has to continue by motorcycle, bike or foot to Analamerana Special Reserve.
* ''Xenopirostris damii'' - Van Dam's vanga (endemic)
* ''Ardeola idae'' - [[Madagascan Madagascar pond -heron]]
* ''Mesitornis variegata'' - [[White-breasted mesite]]
* ''Lophotibis cristata'' - [[Madagascan Madagascar crested ibis]]
* ''Accipiter henstii'' - [[Henst's goshawk]]
* ''Accipiter madagascariensis'' - [[Madagascan Madagascar sparrowhawk]]* ''Haliaeetus vociferoides'' - [[Madagascan Madagascar fish eagle]]
* ''Coua coquereli'' - [[Coquerel's coua]]
* ''Falculea palliatepalliata'' - [[Sickle-billed vanga]]
* ''Ploceus sakalava'' - [[Sakalava weaver]]
* ''Tyto soumagnei'' - [[Madagascan Madagascar red owl]] (endemic)* ''Centropus toulou'' - [[Madagascan Madagascar coucal]]* ''Alcedo vintsioides'' - [[Madagascan Madagascar kingfisher]]* ''Ceyx Corythornis madagascariensis'' - [[Madagascan Madagascar pygmy kingfisher]]<br><br>
=== Mammals ===
<tr bgcolor="#eadece" valign="top"><td>''Lophotibis cristata''</td>
<td>Madagascan Madagascar crested ibis</td>
<td>Bird</td>
<td>Ankavanana, Antombiratsy, Analabe, Andrafiamena</td>
== Flora ==
Typical species of the ecoregions of the west, east and centre of Madagascar grow in the Analamerana Special Reserve. Six palm species are identified and three of the seven known baobabs growing in Madagascar can be found in the reserve:
* ''Adansonia perrieri'' - [[Perrier's Baobab]] (endemic)
* ''Adansonia madagascariensis'' (endemic)
* ''Adansonia suarezensis'' - [[Suarez Baobab]] (endemic)<br><br>
== The best flora most visible to tourists ==
<table width="100%" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="1" border="0">
<tr bgcolor="#dccbb3" valign="top"><td>Scientific name</td>
<td>English name</td>
<td>Where to find</td></tr>
<tr bgcolor="#eadece" valign="top"><td>''Adansonia perrieri''</td>
<td>Perrier's Baobab</td>
<td>Antaignaombihely, Analabe, Ankarana</td></tr>
<tr bgcolor="#eadece" valign="top"><td>''Adansonia Madagascariensis''</td>
<td></td>
<td></td></tr>
<tr bgcolor="#eadece" valign="top"><td>''Coffea saharenanensis''</td>
<td></td>
<td>Analabe, Ankavanana, Antombiratsy</td></tr>
<tr bgcolor="#eadece" valign="top"><td>''Eugenia analameranensis''</td>
<td></td>
<td>Analabe, Ankavanana, Antombiratsy</td></tr></table>
== Guides and entrance fees ==
The office of the Analamerana Special Reserve is located north of [[Anivorano Nord]] where one can obtain permits to the protected area. Although it is best to organise a visit to the reserve in [[Diego Suarez]], guides and porters can alternatively be found in [[Menagisy]], a village next to the reserve.
The admission fee for visiting the park for foreign tourists is 45,000 Ariary per day, children pay 25,000 Ariary per day (prices 2015).<br><br>
== Circuits (tours) ==
While there are various hiking trails leading through the reserve, no special circuits have been set up yet.<br><br>
== Fady - What not to do in the park ==
The locals of Madagascar believe in [[fady|fady's]], which are not strictly taboos, rather they signalise when something is "dangerous" related to an action, food, locations etc. In the Analamerana Special Reserve it is fady to work on Tuesday - "Fady miasa Talata".<br><br>
== Accommodation in/outside the reserve ==
There are no accommodation facilities within the reserve. It is possible to camp in the reserve, but visitors must bring all equipment and essentials needed for their stay. A quite basic hotel is located near the reserve. Alternatively, it is the possible to stay overnight in the house of a local by enquiring in the village. This type of accommodation is the most authentic, at the same time the most modest.<br><br>
== Tourist attractions in the region ==
* [[Red Tsingy]] - 15 kilometres along the RN6, accessible by 4x4.
* [[Lac Antagnavo]] - a sacred lake located 4 kilometres along the RN6, accessible by 4x4.
* [[Ankarana National Park|Tsingy of Ankarana]] - a national park located 4 kilometres along the RN6, accessible by 4x4.<br><br>
== Cultural events in the region ==
Several festivals are celebrated throughout the year:
* ''Kabiry Festival in Ambilobe'' - a cultural and artistic event which aims to showcase the culture of the [[Antankarana]] people. Their traditional musical instrument is the [[kabiry]]. The festival takes place over four days in July and August, usually attracting about 3,500 visitors.
* ''Sorogno and Vagnono Festival in Ambanja'' - about 2,500 people meet in August and September in [[Ambanja]]. [[Sorogno]] is a cultural festival which combines a cheerful atmosphere with traditional music. The sorogno is followed by the [[vagnono]] festival in October.
