Nahampoana Reserve

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The old Botanic Garden of Reserve de Nahampoana is seven kilometres east of Fort Dauphin. The well maintained garden, formerly named Garden of Acclimatisation, covers an area of 50 hectares. Good hiking trails wind through vegetation typical of the east and south of Madagascar.

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Amongst the many exotic plants that can be found in the park are the Ravenala Palm, Pachypodium, Madagascar Pitcher Plant, Oil Palm, Canela Cinnamon, Lemon Eucalyptus, young Baobab Trees and the conifer Arokaria, as well as the Triangle Palm Tree which can only be found in the Fort Dauphin area of Madagascar.

Every lemur species native to the south of Madagascar lives in this park. During the early morning hours various groups of lemurs, such as Verreaux's Sifaka, Ring-tailed Lemur or Brown Lemur, usually play in the trees and on the ground near the old colonial house. Other animals in the park include chameleons, tortoises, crocodiles and a wide variety of birds.

For enquiries and reservations contact:

Air Fort Services
Avenue Foch
Fort Dauphin
Madagascar

Tel: +261 (0)20 9221224 (office) or +261 (0)33 0221234 (mobile)
Website: www.airfortservices.com
Email: air.fort@moov.mg
Skype: airfortservices <skype style="smallicon" action="call">airfortservices</skype>

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