Marojejy national park

In 2007 was declared part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site “Rainforest of the Atsinanana” in recognition of its unparalleled biodiversity and stunning landscapes.

Itinerary

TANA- SAMBAVA- MAROJEJY NP -TANA

Tour details :

Day 1: After breakfast,  we’ll be transferred directly to the village of Manantenina where there is the MNP office. This trajet is about 65km that takes us about 2h  with a 4WD car. From here we’ll walk about 2h to reach the park entrance then about 3h of hiking to finally get the 1st camping where we stop for the 1st night. Night visit possible around the camping site .
A campground is located nearby for those who prefer to pitch a tent. This is one of the best places in Madagascar to easily see the northern bamboo lemur, many birds (including the helmet vanga), leaf-tailed geckos (Uroplatus), leaf chameleons (Brookesia), and many frog species such as day active mantella frogs for which the camp was named after.  Less than 1km away down a scenic trail is a waterfall (Cascade Humbert) named after a famous botanist (Henri Humbert) who wrote an entire book about Marojejy called “A Marvel of Nature”.  Just 30 minutes before the camp is a large natural pool with a small waterfall where visitors often dip in to cool off.

Day2 : Simpona trek
The Simpona Trek is a continuation of the Mantella Trek, leading from Camp Mantella up to Camp Marojejia (about a two-hour uphill hike). Camp Marojejia is located at the transition between lowland and montane rainforest (elevation 775 m [2540 ft]), and is perched on a hillside with stupendous views overlooking sheer granite outcrops and lush vegetation. The camp consists of a sheltered eating area, four cabins furnished with beds, mattresses, and bedding as well as newly constructed toilet and shower buildings.  Several campsites for tent camping are available.
The name of this trek comes from the Malagasy name for the critically endangered silky sifaka, one of the largest, whitest and rarest lemurs.  Camp Marojejia is one of the only locations in Madagascar where this elusive species can be seen in native habitat.  Special “simpona trackers” are often hired in order to guarantee sightings. White-fronted brown lemurs sometimes pass through camp.  Numerous bird species such as the Madagascar buzzard, paradise flycatcher, and blue coua are often seen as well as a wide variety of reptiles and amphibians.

Day3: Marojejy Summit
The Marojejy Summit Trek continues beyond Camp Marojejia to Camp Simpona (3 to 4 hours very steep uphill hike).  Camp Simpona (elevation 1250 m [4100 ft]) is located in montane rainforest with a very low canopy.  A viewing platform near camp offers some of the most magnificent mountainous landscape views in Madagascar.  It can be very cold at night during the cold season (June/July) with temperatures as low as  7 degrees Celsius.  Camp Simpona consists of a small sheltered eating area and two cabins.  A few campsites for tent camping are also present.

Day4: on this day , we go back down to the Camp 2 . In the afternoon ,we can make another visit around to spot some endemic plants  or  relax  .

Day 5 : After breakfast , we continue our way back to the village and drive to Sambava. Flight back to Tana.