Chameleon in Ranomafana rainforest
National Park — UNESCO

Ranomafana, southeastern rainforest

UNESCO-listed, Ranomafana is famous for the 1986 discovery of the golden bamboo lemur (Hapalemur aureus). One of Madagascar's richest parks in biodiversity.

Ranomafana means 'hot water': the village grew around its thermal springs. Upstream, the park protects 41,000 hectares of mid-altitude rainforest.

Signature wildlife

  • Golden bamboo lemur (Hapalemur aureus)
  • Greater bamboo lemur
  • Milne-Edwards sifaka
  • 12 lemur species total

What to do here

  • Morning hike (3-5h)
  • Night walk: mouse lemurs and chameleons
  • Village hot springs

See the South Tour