As well as numerous wildlife reserves, strict nature reserves, and private reserves there are 20 different national parks in Madagascar. The Masoala National Park is in the north east of the island and it encompasses the Nosy Mangabe Reserve. With 2,300 square kilometers of protected rainforest it is the biggest national park on the island and, having been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site, a must-see if you come here for safari holidays. As well as 10 species of lemur and various frogs and owls that live in the forest, the park also has an expanse of coastline where it is possible to see humpback whales.
If you are interested in trekking then the Isalo National Park has a variety of challenging terrains. Another place with a huge cross-section of rare animals is the Andringitra National Park. Visitors to this large area of ravines and mountains can see hundreds of species of birds as well as a lot of lemurs and frogs. Most of the park is dissected by the Tropic of Capricorn so your safari holidays are sure to be hot and steamy.