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'''The Black Lemur Cave Circuit is a trek that starts at Black Lemur Canp and down into the valley, through the village of Anjahakely and about 4km further until reaching the cave entry. An approximately 40 minutes walk through narrow passages of limestone rock can be a chilling experience for those who are afraid of spiders and bats.'''
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'''The Black Lemur Camp Cave Circuit begins with a trek through the village of Anjahankely and into the valley below Black Lemur Camp  until reaching the cave entry after about 4km. A labyrinth of narrow passages decorated with limestone rock art created by endless geological time 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 little bats who have made this cave their home will entertain alien visitors with their flying circuses.
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Do not bring a big rucksack or bulky equipment as some of the cave's passages are very narrow. A tall or large framed person will not fit through everywhere. Bring a flashlight or headlamp and a guide who knows the way or you may risk not finding the exit!
  
 
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Note: Do not bring a bulky ruckasack or equipment. The cave is very narrow in places and large people could easily get stuck.
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The return trek to the camp follows the same route as to the cave.  
  
 
== Tour data ==
 
== Tour data ==
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Total climb: 114.60 metres<br>
 
Total climb: 114.60 metres<br>
 
Total descent: 106.37 metres
 
Total descent: 106.37 metres
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View all [[Black Lemur Camp Cave Circuit photos]]
  
 
Go to [[Black Lemur Camp]]
 
Go to [[Black Lemur Camp]]

Revision as of 14:36, 25 September 2019

The Black Lemur Camp Cave Circuit begins with a trek through the village of Anjahankely and into the valley below Black Lemur Camp until reaching the cave entry after about 4km. A labyrinth of narrow passages decorated with limestone rock art created by endless geological time 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 little bats who have made this cave their home will entertain alien visitors with their flying circuses.

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Do not bring a big rucksack or bulky equipment as some of the cave's passages are very narrow. A tall or large framed person will not fit through everywhere. Bring a flashlight or headlamp and a guide who knows the way or you may risk not finding the exit!

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The return trek to the camp follows the same route as to the cave.

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

View all Black Lemur Camp Cave Circuit photos

Go to Black Lemur Camp

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