Berenty Private Reserve is the best place in Madagascar to observe and photograph . They are here and up-close encounters are almost guaranteed. Also numerous and relaxed are the and and their hybrid babies. Night walks in the offer a chance to see the and the tiny .
Wildlife Highlights
are delightful to watch when they leap in a dancing fashion across treeless areas. As they prefer to stay up in trees, this behavior is rarely seen in other parks. Aside from cuddly lemurs, the reserve is a great place to see the . Berenty is home to the largest fruit bat colony in southern Africa.
Best Time for Wildlife Viewing
Berenty can be visited throughout the year: the reserve is accessible, trails are easy and flat, and the lemurs are active year-round. That said, the best time is during the cooler Dry season months from April to October. The wettest months from December to March tend to be hot and humid and are best avoided. Remember also that reptiles and some mammals are less active during the coldest months from June to August. April is when you’ll see ‘stink-fighting’ (competing for mates).
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