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Protected area in Madagascar
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Berenty Reserve is one of the oldest private nature reserves in Madagascar. The 1000-ha private reserve is 86 km west of Taolagnaro in Toliara Province. You must make arrangements to visit in advance, and the lodging is often fully booked months in advance.
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This museum provides information and displays in English and French on the local Tandroy population, as well as exhibits about the local ecology. The displays are particularly well-done by Madagascar standards, and include an authentic Tandroy hut that gives some insight into the living conditions of the local population.
There is one restaurant/bar in the reserve. Expect an invasion of ringtail lemurs at breakfast - while cute, do not feed the animals that are likely to be waiting for opportunities to leap onto your table. Food is standard fare for a tourist resort, with three options presented for most meals.
The reserve is 86 km west of Taolagnaro over a very rough road; plan on 2-4 hours for travel. Arrangements to visit the reserve must be made through Madagascar Resorts.
Read in the guideUnlike the national parks, you can roam around the wide trails of Berenty unaccompanied by a guide, although a guide will be provided and will be able to more easily locate resting nocturnal lemurs and other…
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