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Ampijoroa Forest Station

Ampijoroa Forest Station This outstanding example of western Malagasy tropical dry deciduous forest is 2 hours from the port Mahajanga. Lemurs include the Coquerel’s sifaka, mongoose and brown lemurs, and various nocturnal species. The giant hognosed snake, rhinoceros chameleon and fringed gecko are among the interesting reptiles. Rare birds include the Madagascar fish eagle, white-breasted mesite, Coquerel’s coua, Schlegel’s asity and Van Dam’s vanga. At the campsite, you can visit the Durrell Wildlife Trust’s breeding project for rare Malagasy tortoises and turtles.