National Park category II
Madagascar National Parks (MNP)
36 308 Ha
Province of Toliara; Region of Atsimo Andrefana; Districts of Sakaraha and Ankazoabo Sud
Key Biodiversity Area, Important Bird Area (IBA)
The Zombitse Vohibasia National Park belongs to the Western ecoregion, where flora and vegetation are significantly influenced by variations in soil types and geology. It exhibits remarkable diversity in both habitats and biodiversity. The park’s forest is divided into several forest blocks and harbors typical floristic species of the spiny thicket and dry dense forest. In terms of fauna, Zombitse Vohibasia has a locally endemic lemur species, the Hubbard’s sportive lemur.
08 species
1 critically endangered (Verreaux's sifaka), 2 endangered, 2 vulnerable, and 1 locally endemic species also endangered
103 species
3 endangered (e.g., Madagascar grebe), and 3 vulnerable
29 species
3 vulnerable
6 species
10 species
1 vulnerable
02 species
1 vulnerable (fossa)
10 species
1 vulnerable
270 species
214 endemic to Madagascar: 5 endangered and 2 vulnerable, 2 locally endemic species
Semi-deciduous humid forest, marshes and peatlands, secondary grasslands and pastures, cultural mosaic with secondary shrubs
Slash-and-burn agriculture, bushfires, illegal sapphire mining, hunting, collection of non-timber forest products, poaching
Hydrological source supplying the Southwest region and protection of the hydrographic networks of the peripheral zone of the PA
Like all protected areas managed by MNP, the management of Zombitse Vohibasia National Park is collaborative co-management with the participation of members of local communities in conservation and development activities. They are grouped in the CLP (Park Local Committee) and the COSAP (Protected Areas Orientation and Support Committee).
FAPBM support for Zombitse Vohibasia National Park began in 2023. For protected areas managed by MNP, FAPBM ensures the security of salary expenses and some operating costs.
