Cap Sainte Marie

Province: Toliary (Tuléar)

Area: 1,750

Protected area status: Special reserve

Year established: 1962

General location: South

Location and Access: Southern most point of Madagascar

Climate: Arid spiny forest

Average temperature: 19-23°C

Elevation: 100 to 199 m

Precipitation: 30 cm

Description: Cap Sainte Marie is the southern most point of Madagascar. The park is known for the presence of bird elephant bones and egg fragments, migrating humpback whales ( which pass from August to November), and its rare tortoises.

FAUNA
Birds:
Reptiles:
Lemur species:

FLORA:
Spiny forest
Species:

Dominant ethnic group(s): Antandroy, Mahafaly

Official web page: http://www.parcs-madagascar.com/cap_ste_marie/index.htm

Additional notes: Cape Sainte Marie has one of the high densities of tortoises in the world - more than 3000 individuals per square kmCap Sainte Marie

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Web links for Cap Sainte Marie
Réserve spéciale de Cap Sainte-Marie - Madagascar :Tuléar - Toliary
http://www.parcs-madagascar.com/cap_ste_marie/
CAP SAINTE-MARIE: Réserve spéciale dans la région de Tuléar (Toliary), enregistrel'une des plus hautes densités de tortues dans le monde (plus de 3000

Official Site of Montréal - Borough of L'Île Bizard/Sainte ...
http://ilebizard-stegenevieve-steanne.ville.montreal.qc.ca/a11-en/profa11a.htm
...on the south for a distance of 42.36 metres by Chemin Sainte-Marie (part of... Part of the Cap-Saint-Jacques Nature Park : a territory situated in the

CWS-Québec - Cap-Saint-Ignace Migratory Bird Sanctuary
http://www.qc.ec.gc.ca/faune/faune/html/mbs_cap-saint-ignace.html
ĂŽles Sainte-Marie ... W; northwest of the municipality of Cap-Saint-Ignace.Municipality: Cap-Saint-Ignace RCM: Montmagny. Topographic map 1:50 000: 21M01

CWS-Québec - Îles Sainte-Marie Migratory Bird Sanctuary
http://www.qc.ec.gc.ca/faune/faune/html/mbs_iles_sainte-marie.html
Cap-Saint-Ignace ... The ĂŽles Sainte-Marie provide a breeding site for manyspecies of seabirds. Among those with a limited breeding range in Southern

Lignes maritimes entre l’Ile Sainte-Marie et Madagascar, prix et ...
http://www.hsm.mg/en/tariffs_boats.htm
The Cap Sainte Marie launch assures a sea link between Sainte Marie and Soanierana... Prices in euro and indicative timetable of the « Cap Sainte Marie

Cultural and historical sites of interest at Sainte-Marie of ...
http://www.hsm.mg/en/cultural_sites.htm
Fragile, Sainte Marie unveils her appeals with modesty and discretion. ...The “Fotabe�, “Fotatra� or “Cap of bishop� is an imposing tree, which fruits with

Distribution, Biology, and Status of the Radiated Tortoise ...
http://www.deserttortoise.org/abstract/abstracts2002/2002abs27.html
Cap Sainte Marie (CSM), a special nature reserve in the extreme southern portion... A series of general and specific Cap Sainte Marie recommendations are

Karibea Domaine de Sainte Marie Hotel - Martinique - Karibea ...
http://www.tripadvisor.com/ Hotel_Review-g147327-d565894-Reviews-Karibea_Domaine_de_Sainte_Marie-Martinique.html
Karibea Domaine de Sainte Marie Hotel, Martinique: Visit TripAdvisor to find thebest unbiased reviews, candid photos, and deals for Karibea Domaine de

Lighthouses of Madagascar
http://www.unc.edu/~rowlett/lighthouse/mdg.htm
Tanjona Vohimena (Cap Sainte-Marie): 1971. Active; focal plane 194 m (636 ft);two white flashes every 10 s. 18 m (59 ft) square masonry tower

Walks And outings SAINTE-MAXIME
http://www.eutraco.com/maxime/anglais/promena.htm
When you get to Cap Saint Pierre, the footpath leaves the coastline. ... Further tothe north, you should go to Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, a picturesque

Il Balenottero
http://www.ilbalenottero.com/crocieramasoala_eng.htm
Prices for 6 days program at Masoala Cap Departure from Sainte Marie - Sameprogram as the other from day 2 to day 7

Madagascar's Cities, Travel and Lodging Recommendations
http://www.air-mad.com/about_cities.html
Activities: Saidi Botanical Garden Cap Ste. Marie Sainte Luce. Our opinion: AMUST see for first time visitor: almost daily flights, easily accessible rain

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