The park is a refuge for lemurs and endemic birds. Eight species of lemurs have been observed in Ankarafantsika including the famous Microcebus, the smallest primates in the world. 129 species of birds nest in the forest of Ankarafantsika, a paradise for bird watchers. 75 of them are endemic, including the Madagascar Bald Eagle, the only species of diurnal raptor classified as critical (CR) in Africa by the IUCN in 2008. Regarding herpetofauna, the park is home to chameleons, iguanas, snakes, freshwater turtles, endemic crocodiles Ankarafantsika National Park is a national park located in the northwest of Madagascar, in the Boeny region. It consists of a mosaic of dense and dry forests. Ankarafantsika is known for its lakes, the last refuge for flagship species. The dominant ethnic group is the Sakalava people.

Accessible by a track which crosses savannah and cashew plantations (cashew nuts), the Anjohibe site brings together extremely varied tourist attractions and which deserve to stay there at least one night (camps on site). The caves represent a network of interconnecting rooms over several kilometers: numerous limestone concretions forming imposing stalactites and stalagmites which can exceed 10m in height. The most important speleological site in Madagascar. Lake Andranojoby is a real natural swimming pool. Downstream, falls offer a drop of 20m. A small adjacent forest is populated by easily observable lemurs (Coquerel's sifaka).