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An Eco-Park in Mahajanga : RENIALA

Boasting excellent access, at the entrance to the city of Mahajanga, the Eco Park Reniala occupies a space of 25ha along the Bombetoka Bay and its mangrove.

This Botanical and Zoological refuge reconstructs a whole ecosystem in which you can admire different representatives of the Malagasy fauna in captivity : 4 species of lemurs (Eulemur and Sifaka), 4 species of turtles, of boas, crocodiles, the Ankoay in their large aviary... Three large enclosures containing ostriches complement these facilities.
The site hosts also a diversity fauna in freedom : birds, chameleons, aquatic animal...
The botanical reserve highlights of endemic species, which some endangered, as well as their medicinal and economic utilities : of Pachypodiums, Succulents like the kalanchoe, trees in forests and savannas…

During the walk, many trees, planted in recent years, provide a benefactress shadow. Imposing baobabs punctuate this property including a located on a point of view, overlooking the Bay of Bombetoka animated by traditional sailing canoes, Observatory enjoyed at sunset.

Awareness of endangered Madagascan species included in the programme of visits, which will be a showcase of national parks the Boeny Region.

The tour could end with that of an educational farm, savonnerie BB as well as soon the Baker Museum tracing, through the industrial epic of this family, the economic and social history of Mahajanga.
The craft will not be forgotten with demonstrations and exhibition of local creations. On cultural and religious, two sacred places will allow to discuss the specifics of the Sakalava rites.

Adventure and discovery, Local tour operator, will propose at the beginning of the Park, different circuits by boat through mangrove (rich of a dozen species of mangroves).

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