Perinet (Analamazaotra) is Madagascar's most visited reserve, because it is so easy to get to. It holds a variety of rare rainforest animals, notably the baboon-sized Indri, largest of the Lemurs.
- Bush walks
- Unique species of primate
- Variety of lemurs
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Perinet travel info Perinet lies in the central- eastern parts of Madagascar, covering an area of 12 810 hectares of dense primary rainforest. It is easily accesisble from Antananarivo (142 kms away). Its trails are well mapped. Forest guides will invariably find many animal and plant oddities. The nearby Mantadia National Park holds a select band of rare mammals and birds, which find sanctuary in its spectacular primary rainforest.
Seasons
The best period to visit it is between September and January, or in May.
The main attractions of the park are the two lakes (Lac Vert, Lac Rouge), 11 species of lemurs, big chameleons and the blue boa. Perinet holds a large variety of rare rainforest animals, notably the baboon-sized Indri, largest of the Lemurs. All sorts of rainforest-dwelling birds, reptiles and other animal oddities abound there too - Short legged ground-roller; Velvet and Sunbird Asitys; various species of Vanga; Emutails and all 3 Oxylabes, and a plethora of reptiles (numerous Chameleons included) and frogs. Perinet claims a World record for numbers of frog species among rainforests of comparable size. Ardent naturalists should also stop by at one of the nearby marshes for a select band of rare endemic birds, reptiles and frogs confined to marsh habitat. Keen naturalists can also visit one of the nearby marshes, like Torotorofotsy or Ampasopotsy, for endemic birds, reptiles and frogs.
Precautions
Malaria area - minimize mosquito bites by wearing light, long sleeved clothing and using effective insect repellents (containing Diethyltoluamide DEET) on exposed skin. Sleep under treated mosquito netting or ensure that the doors and windows of your accommodation are screened against mosquitoes. Having a fan or air-conditioner on at night will further suppress mosquito activity. Currently, the three effective anti-malaria tablets are Mefloquine (Lariam or Mefliam), Doxycycline and Malarone (Malanil). It is still possible to contract malaria while on malaria prophylaxis. Note that Lariam may present serious side-effects - please test before you depart. back to Perinet top
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