Amber Mountain National Park Best Time To Visit
Philip is the author of the Insight Guide to Madagascar.
The ideal months to visit Amber Mountain National Park (Parc National Montagne d’Ambre) are the shoulder months: April to May and October to November. Lemurs can be spotted throughout the year, but the park is especially known for its variety of chameleons, and they can be harder to find in the coldest months of the Dry season from June to September. The wettest months from January to March can include downpours that interfere with activities.
May to October Dry Season – Winter
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Little rain and the forest paths are dry
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Lemurs can be found throughout the year
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In October, many lemurs have babies
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Reptiles and amphibians are less active from June to September
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Very busy from July to August
November to April Wet Season – Summer
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Orchids bloom from October to December
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September to December are the best bird-watching months
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It rains a lot and the humidity is high
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Forest paths can become very muddy and slippery
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The park is busy in the December holidays
Best Time To Go by Major Park
- Amber Mountain NP
- Andasibe-Mantadia NP
- Ankarana Special Reserve
- Bemaraha National Park
- Ifotaka Community Forest
- Isalo National Park
- Masoala National Park
- Ranomafana National Park
- Sainte Luce Reserve