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 The information about this location have been automatically translated with Microsoft Translator. Rank : 10.0 (average on 1 votes)Coordinates : -22.88513, 44.69319 ( Open in Google Maps) Subjects : Zombitse-Vohibasia National Park is located in southwestern Madagascar, about 150 km northeast of Toliara and 90 km south of Isalo. The park, created in 2002, consists of three areas: Zombitse, Vohibasia and Isoky Vohimena, which together have an area of 36.3 km². It is located in the transition zone between the Isalo limestone massif and the thorny forests of the south and includes both savannah areas and the last remnant of the dry deciduous forest that covered the entire area and which has been almost completely destroyed. Zombitse-Vohibasia is most famous for its rich birdlife: almost half of Madagascar's endemic birds can be seen here. The park is the only site in the world where you can see the rare endemic Appert's Tetraka (Xanthomixis apperti). But you can also observe many other particular endemic species including the Rufous Spade (Schetba rufa), the Pollen's Spade (Xenopirostris polleni), the Lafresnaye Spade (Xenopirostris xenopirostris), the Hooked Spade (Vanga curvirostris), the Giant Cua (Cua gigas), the Coquerel's Cua (Coua coquereli), the Crested Cua (Coua cristata), the Red-headed Cua (Coua ruficeps), the Curol (Leptosomus discolor), the Desert Nesilla (Nesillas lantzii), the Madagascar Scops Owl (Otus rutilus), the White-Eyelated Owl (Athene superciliaris), Frances's Goshawk (Accipiter francesiae), the Madagascar Partridge (Margaroperdix madagarensis) and the Madagascar Three-toed Quail (Turnix nigricollis). In addition, the national park is home to several groups of Verreaux's Sifaka (Propithecus verreauxi), which are habituated to humans and can therefore be observed from a few meters away. Zombitse-Vohibasia is currently the only site on the island where the newly discovered Hubbard's Lepimur (Lepilemur hubbardi) can be spotted. Seven other species of lemurs also live in the forest, including the rare pale Valuvi (Phaner pallescens).Recommended equipment : You need a telephoto zoom lens that reaches at least 300 mm, preferably 400-500. It can also be a 70-200 for closer animals, a wide-angle for landscapes and a macro for insects and flowers.Best months : The best time is from August to November. The birds' breeding season runs from October to November. In the dry season months, from April to October, it rarely rains and the average daytime temperature is 29°C. The wet season months, from November to March, are warmer and rainier, but it never rains much here. The average daytime temperature during this period is 33°C.How to get there : The Zombitse section of the park is easily accessible by car and is located right along the RN7 road, Madagascar's main thoroughfare, about 150 km northeast of Toliara and 90 km south of Isalo.Visits : The trails through the park are easy to walk and a maximum of 5 km long. A half-day visit is usually sufficient. The entrance fee is 45,000 Ar (about €9). As in all national parks in Madagascar, visits must always be accompanied by an official guide, whose rate ranges from €7 to €12 per day. The Park Office is located right next to RN7.Notes : The park does not have any accommodation facilities. There is a campsite about 8 km away. There are some very basic hotels in the nearest town, Sakaraha (about half an hour from the park). At the park office there are only rustic toilets. | | Nearby:   Isalo National Park 75 km
 Ifaty Spiny Forest 113 km
 Anakao 128 km
 Anja Community Reserve 251 km
 Morondava 291 km
 Baobab Avenue 294 km
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