Madagascar · national park
Masoala National Park
Masoala National Park is a national park in Madagascar, established in 1997, covering 2,129 km² (822 sq mi). It is the largest of Madagascar's 12 national parks. UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Area
- 2,129 km²
- Established
- 1997
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- WMN · 58 km
Nearest airports to Masoala National Park
- 1 WMN58 kmstraight line
- 2 SVB152 kmstraight line
- 3 SMS165 kmstraight line
More about Masoala National Park
Masoala National Park is one of 12 national parks in Madagascar — UNESCO World Heritage Site. It covers 2,129 km² (212,889 ha) — about 1.4 times the size of London, making it the largest national park in Madagascar (34.1% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1997, 29 years ago — the first national parks in Madagascar date back to 1927. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Masoala National Park
The closest airport is Maroantsetra Airport (WMN), about 58 km away — around 1 h 15 min by car; alternatively Sambava Airport (SVB, 152 km). Other national parks within reach include Marojejy National Park (598 km²), Nosy Hara National Park (3 km²) and Sahamalaza National Park (260 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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