Mitsinjo Forest is adjacent to Analamazaotra National Park (part of Andasibe-Mantadia National Park). The great advantage of a visit here is the night hike, which is not possible inside the national park. This increases your chances of seeing the six nocturnal lemur species that inhabit the area. By day, Madagascar’s largest lemur, the teddy-bear-like indri, is commonly spotted. Their wailing calls make them easy to track.
Wildlife Highlights
Mitsinjo Forest is recommended for night walks; in Andasibe-Mantadia this activity is restricted to the public road along the boundary of the park. The six nocturnal lemur species that it’s possible to see are the aye-aye, eastern woolly lemur, sportive lemur, dwarf lemur, rufous mouse lemur and Goodman’s mouse lemur. The latter was only discovered in 2005. By day and night, guides are usually able to find lots of different chameleon and frog species.
Best Time for Wildlife Viewing
Mitsinjo Forest can be visited throughout the year. Indri sightings are possible during the daytime year-round. However, the best time for wildlife viewing is the shoulder months of April, May, October and November. Many reptiles and some mammals, such as tenrecs and dwarf lemurs, are harder to see in the cold drier months from June to September. The wettest months are from December to March, and at this time hiking in the forest can become more difficult.
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