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- Berenty Reserve
Berenty Reserve
Meaning 'Big Eel', Berenity Reserve is a small private reserve
set along the Mandrake River in the far south of Madagascar in the
Fort Dauphin region. It features gallery forest and a fantastic
array of indigenous wildlife and birds, such as ring-tailed and
sifaka lemurs, White-browed Owls and Giant Couas. There is a guest
lodge in the reserve for those who are keen to visit for a few
days, while others can enjoy a sort day-trip to experience all that
the Berenty reserve has to offer as well as the popular walking
trails. Visitors should make sure they take malaria prophylaxis and
have mosquito nets in their accommodations.
Information & Facts
Address
Two hour drive from Tôlagnaro on the southeastern edge of
Madagascar
Language
Malagasy is the official language, but French is used in
business and government and is widely spoken in the main cities in
Madagascar. A few people involved in the tourism industry might be
able to speak some English, but it is not widely spoken.
Money
The official currency is the Malagasy ariary (MGA), which has
been reintroduced to replace the Malagasy franc. Coins and notes
display both currencies, but newer notes display the ariary more
prominently than the franc. One ariary is equal to five francs.
Foreign currencies can be exchanged at banks and official bureaux
de change, but the ariary cannot be changed back into hard
currency. Some banks will only accept US dollars or Euro.
Travellers cheques can be exchanged at most banks and in major
hotels, but some banks refuse to accept them. ATMs are available in
Antananarivo. Most major credit cards are starting to be accepted
in top hotels and major travel agencies in the capital and other
major towns, but have limited usage elsewhere.