Masoala National Park(Madagascar) : interactive Calendar

Vanilla: Vanilla is the east coast's most important economic resource. Vanilla is havested from June until August, and processed to be ready for sale in September. All inhabitants are involved in this trade, and their lives are very hectic during those few months.

Chameleon : Chameleons lay their eggs at the beginning of January. This strange reptile is one of Madagascar's symbols. Females lay eggs in shallow holes where they incubate for a few months.

Cyclone : Cyclones often hit this region in the Indian Ocean in the early months of the year. The coastal zones are the most likely to be hit, and hits result in serious material damages and communications problems.

Lemurs : Lemurs can be seen all year round. At the end of November you will have the opportunity to observe an infant clinging to its mothers' fur and attempting its first acrobatics.

Migrating birds : The broad-billed roller, the Malagasy lesser cuckoo and the Eleonora's falcon migrate to Africa and the south of Europe.

National Day : The Malagasy National Day is celebrated on June 26 to commemorate the Malagasy Republic Independence Day of June 26, 1960.

Whales : Humpback whales migrate to Malagasy waters around June, staying for a few months to mate and give birth. These mastodons provide unforgettable shows of graceful movement.

Serpent eagle : this bird is an emblem of the Masoala National Park. It is one of the rarest birds of prey in the world, found only in thick forest where it nests in tree ferns. The serpent eagle is very elusive, but luckily its call during the reproductive period enables us to locate it. You are most likely to come across a serpent eagle in the western part of the peninsula.