Today is devoted to observing the wildlife of Berenty Private Reserve, which has been the location for many wildlife documentaries. It was where Alison Jolly wrote "Lords & Lemurs", the result of 40 years research into the magnificent lemurs of these forests.
In the morning enjoy a walk through the lush Gallery Forest and in the afternoon walk through the sharply contrasting dry Spiny Forest - both of which offer wonderful lemur viewing. Here you can see the magnificent Ringtail Lemur (the national animal of Madagascar), one group of which is semi-habituated allowing for close-up photo opportunities.
You can also view the gorgeous white Verreaux's Sifaka, which can be seen "dancing" across the wide red sand pathways, as their large back legs combined with very small front legs do not allow them to walk on all fours like other lemurs. Red-Fronted Brown Lemurs can also be seen. You may also see fruit bats, turtles, chameleons, butterflies, radiated tortoises, over 100 different bird species and over 115 plant species - including endemic succulents, the rare triangular palm, euphorbias, baobab trees and carnivorous pitcher plants.
At sunset we return for a night walk to see nocturnal species, so don't forget your headlamp.
Note: The lemur trails in this park are flat and very easy. A head torch is essential for night walks.