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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>
== Guides and entrance fees ==
The office of the Analamerana Special Reserve is located north of [[AnivoranoNord]] 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 reserve depends on how many days will be spent in the park. Foreign for foreign tourists pay 25is 45,000 Ariary for 1 per day, 37children pay 25,000 Ariary for 2 days, 40,000 Ariary for 3 days and 50,000 Ariary for 4 to 10 days per day (prices 20102015).<br><br>
== Circuits (tours) ==
== 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 the equipment and essentials needed for their stay. A quite basic hotel is located near the reserve. There Alternatively, it is also the possibility possible to stay overnight in a village in the house of a localby enquiring in the village. This form type of accommodation is the most authentic, at the same time also the most modest one.<br><br>
== Tourist attractions in the region ==
* [[Red Tsingy]] - 15 kilometres along the RN6, accessible by 4x4.
* [[Lake Antagnavo|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>
Several festivals are celebrated throughout the year:
* ''Kabiry Festival in Ambilobe'' - Cultural 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 for over four days in July and August, usually attracting about 3,500 people are expected to participate this eventvisitors.
* ''Sorogno and Vagnono Festival in Ambanja'' - About 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.
