- Address: Berenty reserve, Southern Madagascar, Madagascar
One of the largest islands in the world - Madagascar - is an oasis of life for many endemic flora and fauna. Scientists believe that about 80% of the diversity of species on the island is nowhere else found. The largest butterflies, tall baobabs and unique chameleons attract tourists from all over the world. To preserve and explore all this beauty in Madagascar, many conservation areas are organized, one of which is the Berenty reserve.
Basic information
The Berenti reserve in Madagascar is a private area, and also one of the most popular places among visiting tourists. The reserve was founded in 1985 by the de Olm family in order to preserve the pristine dry forest from giant tamarinds. The park area is 32 hectares. Galleries grow in the valley of the Mandra River.
The Berenti Reserve is located in the southern part of Madagascar, near the port of Fort Dauphin (the city of Tolanaro ). The climate zone of the reserve is a desert savannah. There are excellent conditions for the work of zoologists.
More than 80 species of different birds, such as the Madagascar sarych and the paradise flycatcher, and 110 vertebrates: lemur-sifak, cat's lemur, fossa, flying dog and others live in the reserve of Berenty.
What to see?
In the reserve there is a huge population of lemurs, described in many films and books. Protection of the forest park is carried out by professional huntsmen, they also conduct excursions , showing rare and exotic animals and birds.
As in all protected nature protection zones, it is forbidden to feed lemurs, but since it is impossible to resist "shaggy begging", special treats for animals are sold in the park. Within the nature reserve of Berenty, there are tourist trails with signs. Tourists are safe to walk, and it is impossible to get lost.
There are a lot of thorny plants, you need to be careful. The most popular palm tree in these places is the fan palm. It is also the official symbol of Madagascar and is depicted on the island's coat of arms. In the reserve, Berenty, you can relax in a grove of triangular palm trees or in bottled baobabs .
On the territory of the reserve you can visit the ostrich farm and the museum, telling about the history of the park and its unique inhabitants.
How to get to the reserve?
The most comfortable option to get to the reserve of Berenti is to become a participant of the tour with a professional guide from Antananarivo who will lead you day and night excursion.
Independently you can reach the reserve by coordinates: 25 ° 0'25 "S and 46 ° 19'16" EET.