Adding to Jon's and Duncan's info, the procedure to visit Bemanevika is:
"Hi Shaun and Duncan. We, the Peregrine Fund, are in the process of setting up the new protected area of Bemanevika and are in charge of managing this site of which I am one of those responsible.
There are no fixed entrance fees for this site, as in other National Parks or Special Reserves in the country. So, all visitors who would like to visit Bemanevika would need to make a donation, as you did, in order to help local communities, which we work with, manage the natural resources of this site. Before they come, visitors have to first contact the Peregrine Fund office (
[email protected]) and me (
[email protected]) so that we can plan the best time for them to visit and to make the relevant arrangements.
For visitors/groups without transport, we could arrange to rent a 4x4 car. I know some drivers familiar with the track that leads to the site. I could also personally assist them to visit other interesting sites in Madagascar for example: Bemaraha National Park is a good site and easy to access to see the new species of rail Mentocrex beakaensis, etc. But they would need to inform me in advance in order that I could arrange my work plan.
As you know visitors have to bring their own tents, sleeping bag, food, water, etc....themselves as you did when you were here. We ensure the assistance at the site (cooking meals and guiding etc.)
That is the general information, but don't hesitate to ask me whether other clarification is needed".
Best regards, Sam, Madagascar Project Biologist
The Peregrine Fund |
http://www.peregrinefund.org
+ 261-20-22-215-46 |
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