Réserve National d'Antanetiambo


Just 6km north of Andapa, this reserve is supported by the Lemur Conservation Foundation and run by Désiré Rabary. You can spot northern bamboo lemurs and mouse lemurs in the forest and a multitude of birds in the wetlands, ride a pirogue on the river or hire a bike (Ar5000) for riding through the rice fields. A taxi from Andapa costs around Ar15,000.


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