In the remote eastern part of Madagascar, on the edge of the highlands and the humid rainforest, sits a natural park still largely unknown to the general public: Marolambo National Park. It is an extraordinary destination, reserved for those who want to venture off the beaten path and immerse themselves in a raw, untouched nature of unparalleled biological richness.
Covering more than 95,000 hectares, this park is home to an incredible diversity of endemic species. Its primary forest is a refuge for many endangered animals, as well as a botanical sanctuary where visitors can find towering tropical trees, rare orchids, and valuable medicinal plants. The park is part of the Fandriana–Marolambo ecological corridor, a crucial area for maintaining connectivity between the different forest habitats of eastern Madagascar.
One of Marolambo’s most striking features is its difficult access. To reach this natural paradise, one must be ready to walk for several hours, sometimes after a long journey by 4×4 or motorbike. There are no conventional tourist infrastructures: no hotels, no electricity, no paved roads. Only local guides, in collaboration with the park managers, can provide a safe and enriching visit.
This isolation is the park’s greatest strength. It has helped preserve remarkable biodiversity and maintain a close bond with local communities who live in harmony with their environment. For scientists, it is a biological goldmine still largely unexplored. For travelers, it is a return to the essentials, to a pristine natural world.
Overview of the biodiversity observed in the park:
| Category | Notable Species |
| Lemurs | Microcebus marohita (mouse lemur), Eulemur rufifrons, Avahi peyrierasi |
| Birds | Euryceros prevostii (helmet vanga), Newtonia amphichroa, Coua reynaudi |
| Amphibians | Species from the Mantidactylus and Boophis genera, endemic to eastern forests |
| Reptiles | Chameleons (Calumma gallus, Brookesia superciliaris), day geckos |
| Flora | Endemic orchids, rare palm trees, giant trees from the Canarium genus |
Another natural wonder of the park: the Andrevaronina Falls, the highest in Madagascar, with a drop of 350 meters. They can only be reached on foot, after a trek that is as demanding as it is breathtaking. Marolambo National Park is therefore much more than a tourist site: it is an expedition, an immersion, a life experience. Reserved for well-prepared visitors, this territory still holds many secrets for those
