Prime-Magazine-August-2019

DESTINATIONS
Réserve Spéciale de
Bezà Mahafaly
Entre Ciel
Et Terre
Between
Earth
And Sky
With three types of specific habitat,
exceptional endemic fauna and flora,
welcome to the Special Reserve of
Bezà Mahafaly...
Just imagine: radiated tortoises sauntering
around you while hopping in between them
are ring-tailed lemurs, their black and white
ringed tail pointing upwards like a questionmark.
All this in a very varied and unique
environment. This scene and many more all
await you at the Special Reserve of Bezà Mahafaly.
Situated in the region of Atsimo Andrefana, more
precisely 35km north of the town of plus Betioky
sud, this highly protected area is composed of a
gallery forest and a transition forest, separating
the two areas of xerophytic forest. These three
types of ecosystem, combined to form a single
homogeneous unit, provide absolutely stunning
views. To discover them, you have a choice between
two different circuits: the lemur trail, which, as
its name indicates, is a very easy two-hour circuit
where you can observe five species of lemur,
including the best-known and most charismatic: the
ring-tailed lemur and the white sifaka (Propithecus
verreauxi). Along the way, you will almost certainly
come across the famous radiated tortoise in its
natural habitat. Between earth and sky, there are 102
species of birds that have been listed, 27 of which
are endemic. Those wishing to see more can take
the Vatolatsake circuit ; in three hours, you will walk
through a forest of spectacular trees. The trail leads
to a viewpoint, where you will certainly wish to take
memorable pictures.
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