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'''The Black Lemur Cave Circuit starts at Black Lemur Camp and down the valley, through the village of Anjahakely and about 4km further until the cave entry. An approximately 40 minutes walk through narrow passages of limestone rock can be a chilling experience for those who fear the odd spider encounter and countless but incredibly cute tiny bats who have made this cave their home.'''
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'''The Black Lemur Cave Circuit begins with a trek through the village of Anjahakely and into valley below Black Lemur Camp  until the cave entry about 4km after the camp. A labyrinth of narrow passages decorated with limestone rock art created by time and nature will take approximately 40 minutes to pass through.'''
  
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This may be a chilling experience to the slightly claustrophobic and who fear the odd spider encounter but incredibly cute tiny bats who have made this cave their home will welcome visitors with a small flying circus.
  
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Note: Do not bring a big rucksack or bulky equipment as the cave's passages are very narrow in places. A very tall or large framed persons will not fit through everywhere. Bring a flashlight or headlamp and a guide who knows the way or risk not finding the exit!
  
 
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== Tour data ==
 
== Tour data ==

Revision as of 15:10, 22 September 2019

The Black Lemur Cave Circuit begins with a trek through the village of Anjahakely and into valley below Black Lemur Camp until the cave entry about 4km after the camp. A labyrinth of narrow passages decorated with limestone rock art created by time and nature will take approximately 40 minutes to pass through.

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This may be a chilling experience to the slightly claustrophobic and who fear the odd spider encounter but incredibly cute tiny bats who have made this cave their home will welcome visitors with a small flying circus.

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Black Lemur Camp Cave Circuit 036.jpg Black Lemur Camp Cave Circuit 038.jpg Black Lemur Camp Cave Circuit 037.jpg

Note: Do not bring a big rucksack or bulky equipment as the cave's passages are very narrow in places. A very tall or large framed persons will not fit through everywhere. Bring a flashlight or headlamp and a guide who knows the way or risk not finding the exit!

Tour data

Date: 21st September 2019
Distance: 8.37 kilometres
Duration: 3 hours, 12 minutes
Average speed: 2.57 km/h
Minimum elevation: 285.90 metres
Maximum elevation: 347.17 metres
Total climb: 114.60 metres
Total descent: 106.37 metres

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