Nahampoana Reserve — Attraction in Nahampoana

Nice place, only half an hour away from Fort Dauphin (7km, but very bumpy). Plenty of lemurs (Ring tailed, Bamboo, Shifaka, Brown and two night active, I got to see them all :) )

They only have four rooms so you might want to book ahead during high season. During low season I just dropped in and I was the only one staying over night.

The lady camp manager lives in the restaurant building, super friendly and helpful and together with the cook she provided me with a good dinner and breakfast.

Room is large and clean with a private bathroom and mosquito net over the bed. There are no power outlets in the room but there are outside in the shared patio.

My guide was OK, we found what we should + a few bonuses (big fat boa during the night walk) but he did let me know how important it is to tip a few times, and he did ditch me as soon as he could, especially when there was a larger group (more tip?....)...

There are a few things that takes away from the experience, the park is small, you hear "the world" around it and a lot of the vegetation does belong in South America / Asia and has been brought to the park because they look good / provides food for the lemurs or keeps insects away...

I did both Nahampoana and Berenty, they both provide a similar experience. I'm...

A wonderful experience, not to be missed! A guide is compulsory, otherwise you will get lost! You will find a few of them waiting near the park entrance. The reserve comprises of a very nice, large botanical garden with lots of trees, swamps, tame lemurs For the end you take a boat ride through a fantastic creek, where you travel under a thick canopy. Unless you come with your own car, remember to arrange the return trip. Either have the tuktuk wait for you, or get the phone number of the driver who brought you here and ask him to come from Fort Dauphin to pick you up, as there is hardly any traffic and you risk getting stuck. Of course you may walk back (dusty road). There are some small shops along the road where you can buy bottled...

Amazing!

Lush green nature with splendid fauna and flora and incredibly experienced, friendly and welcoming local guides! Different tours offered, of which the hike to the waterfall and natural bath was a highlight! Loved the serenity and the hospitality.

Can be reached by Bajaj/TukTuk for 3000 Ar pP (regular price, bargaining needed!).

Recommendation: difficult to find information on the website such as opening hours of the park, entry fees, and a statement that beautiful bungalows are available on site. Would be a shame to miss...