Berenty Private Reserve

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Berenty Reserve Tours

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By Anthony Ham

Anthony is the author of the Lonely Planet guide to Madagascar.

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There is no bad time to visit Berenty Private Reserve, although the best months are usually from April to October. The sanctuary’s short and easy trails are accessible even during the wettest months (December to March). However, these months can be uncomfortably hot and humid. In April you can see the ring-tailed lemurs ‘stink-fighting’, a ritual where they rub their tails on their scent glands and then waft their smelly tails at each other.

Best Time April to October (Less rain and humidity)

High Season July, August and December holidays (The reserve gets busy)

Low Season January to March (It is less busy)

Best Weather April to October (Mild weather, less rain)

Worst Weather December to March (Wettest months)

April to October –Dry Season – Winter

Expect less rain and low humidity
Many lemur babies are born in October
Ring-tailed lemurs fight for mates in April
Reptiles and some mammals are less active from June to August

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November to March –Wet Season – Summer

Reptiles and some mammals are more active
Bird watching is better in the Wet season
Conditions can be very hot and humid
Rain can sometimes interfere with activities