Masoala National Park

A UNESCO World Heritage Site

The Masoala National Park is an exceptional place to visit. Two percent of all of planet earth’s animals and plant species reside here. Some species like the aye-aye, the red-ruffed lemur, the Madagascar red owl and the extremely rare serpent eagle are endemic to the peninsula and thus found nowhere else. As if that wasn’t enough, there are pristine, unspoiled shores peppered with unexplored golden beaches. Presently, more than 3,000 fish species have been inventoried in the marine parks. Moreover, the Antongil Bay itself is also used as a sheltered place by humpback whales that gather here during breeding season. During the months of the austral summer, Antongil’s waters literally froth with cetaceans. The region also supports one of the most diverse groups of palm species in the world.