ABOUT
MADAGASCAR
Location
Regions
The North
W. Dry Forest
High Plateau
The East
S. Rain Forest
S. Dry Forest
National Parks
Cities
History
SITE MAP
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THE SOUTHERN RAIN FOREST
INTRODUCTION
While the southeastern area of Madagascar receives abundant rainfall, the extreme southwestern area hardly gets any rain at all. And yet some of the richest remaining rainforests are in the southern portion of the eastern mountain range. This is one of Madagascar's most diverse regions: lush virgin rain forests, majestic granite rock formations, as well as exotic flora and fauna on the eastern side, and beautiful vistas, endless beaches of immaculate sand dunes, and strange exotic plants on the western side. The South is noted for its vegetation of unique interest where tropical moist forest meets southern dry forest, and its southern rain forests include Ranomafana National Park and the majestic Andringitra.
MAJOR CITIES:
Click on the cities below for an overview of the entire area, including access, lodging, protected areas and local activities.
AMBALAVAO
FT. DAUPHIN
MANAKARA
MANANJARY
RANOMAFANA
NATIONAL PARKS AND RESERVES:
Andohahela National Park
Andringitra National Park
Berenty private reserve
Nahampoana private reserve
Ranomafana National Park
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