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Palmarium Reserve (Ankanin'ny Nofy), Madagascar

cover photo by Stefano Barnaba

Location added by Stefano Barnaba

The information about this location have been automatically translated with Microsoft Translator.

Rank : 7.0 (average on 1 votes)

Coordinates : -18.62984398954571, 49.23073876103076 (Open in Google Maps)

Subjects : Palmarium is a particularly good place to observe the aye-aye, a unique primate with a long middle finger that allows it to extract insects and larvae from the bark of trees. In addition, it is possible to easily spot numerous types of lemurs (black, brown, red-bellied and crowned) and other reptiles, frogs and chameleons.

Recommended equipment : Macro lens for frogs and chameleons. Telezoom (200 mm is enough) for lemurs that can also be photographed at close range with a wide angle. Flash is not allowed on the island of the aye aye, so an aperture lens of less than f4 (f2.8 is better) is recommended. The scene will be illuminated in any case by LED spotlights suitably positioned in the points where the coconuts are placed to act as escha for the aye aye.

Best months : As for the weather, the best time to visit the Palmarium Reserve is during the driest months, from August to November. Lemurs, present all year round. Palmarium can be visited at any time. However, torrential monsoon rains are common from January to April, and it's best to avoid these months.

How to get there : Palmarium is located along the Pangalanes Channel, a coastal channel in Madagascar. The reserve can only be reached by water. You can embark from Manambato, which can be reached by RN2 from Antananarivo, after passing the town of Brickaville.Protected areas and diversity:

Visits : The main activities at Palmarium include guided or self-guided walks to observe wild animals. There are also overnight excursions to the island to see the aye-aye.

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Sunrise: 05:01, Sunset: 18:16

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🌘 Waning Crescent, Brightness: 4%

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