Kirindy is a privately managed forest in one of Madagascar's most threatened ecosystems: its dry deciduous forests. It it famous for the giant jumping rat, but is also home to seven species of lemur and a number of endemic reptiles. The flora is equally unusual -- a number of unique species are found at Kirindy.
The accomodations consist of simple open bungalows with mosquito nets and electricity but camping is also possible. Kirindy is a one-day stop for most visitors -- actually many visitors only stop here for a night hike on their way to somewhere else. Having four days here gives me more time to explore some of the outer reaches of the reserve but I'd recommend a shorter stay for most people. This time of year (the cool dry season) much of the wildlife (especially repitles and amphibians) are hibernating. The forest is also very dry whereas during the rainy season much of the area of flooded and bright green leaves cover most of the plants. Kirindy is not accessible from mid-January to late March due to the rain.
Description: Kirindy is a place of extreme seasonal changes. A short, hot rainy season between December and February (where temperatures may top 40 C) is followed by nine months with little rain and cool temperatures. During this dry season, Kirindy's forest is brown, many trees are virtually leafless, and much of Kirindy's wildlife is in hibernation. Every rainy season, Kirindy explodes in verdant green vegetation and its many species of reptiles and amphibians become active.
Conservation in Madagascar
http://www.nicholas.duke.edu/news/screeningroom/students/madagascar2005/dispatches-7.4.html
We’re going back to Kirindy Mitea National Park, where we trapped briefly in 2001.... Kirindy Mitea is an extraordinary place. The diversity is amazing
Conservation in Madagascar
http://www.nicholas.duke.edu/news/screeningroom/students/madagascar2005/dispatches-7.23.html
Belo to Kirindy Mitea by Luke Dollar July 23, 2005. We arrived in Belo late lastnight. Both our trucks made it (barely), but the huge, heavy 6wd camion is
Untitled Document
http://www.earthwatch.org/site/pp2.asp?c=dsJSK6PFJnH&b=1147465&printmode=1
In Kirindy Mitea, where the camp is much more remote, you will spend ... In KirindyMitea, you’ll be camping under the stars and really roughing it:
Earthwatch: Expedition Focus Archive - Earthwatch Institute - UK ...
http://www.earthwatch.org/site/pp.asp?c=crLQK3PHLsF&b=1023197
...of carnivore populations including behaviour, abundance and distribution inAnkarafantsika National Park and latterly in Kirindy Mitea National Park.
Our tours
http://www.madagascar-info.de/madagascar_en/our_tours.html
We will look for lemurs in the Kirindy and the of Andranomena reserve and in theNational park Kirindy-Mitea. The west is also well known for the fabulous
Discover the wild West
http://www.madagascar-info.de/madagascar_en/tours/discover_the_west.html
Day 15, Baobab alley, Excursion to the National park Kirindy-Mitea. We willobserve once more baobabs, lemurs and other kinds of plants and animals.
The Africa Guide Discover the wild West of Madagascar
http://www.africaguide.com/travel/package/1105.htm
Kirindy-Mitea NP (Madagascar) Tsingy de Bemaraha NP (Madagascar) ... Excursion tothe National park Kirindy-Mitea. We will observe once more baobabs
The Africa Guide Adventure on a forgotten island
http://www.africaguide.com/travel/package/1112.htm
We go to less common parks and places like Zombitse, Kirindy-Mitea or Antoetra.... Excursion to the National park Kirindy-Mitea. We will observe once more
Alcoa: Environment: Earthwatch Diaries: Carnivores of Madagascar
http://www.alcoa.com/global/en/environment/ew/2005/madagascar.asp
Luke Dollar and Dr. Ken Glander assess the size and density of carnivorepopulations in Ankarafantsika and Kirindy Mitea National Parks in Madagascar.
Conserving volunteering in Madagascar. World's best responsible ...
http://www.responsibletravel.com/Trip/Trip100831.htm
...in Kirindy Mitea, You’ll be camping under the stars and really roughing it: ...in Kirindy Mitea, where the camp is much more remote, You will spend
Terrestrial Ecoregions -- Madagascar succulent woodlands (AT1312)
http://www.worldwildlife.org/wildworld/profiles/terrestrial/at/at1312_full.html
Andranomena Special Reserve, and Kirindy-Mitea National Park. Further, theKirindy forest, north of Marofandilia, is managed as a private reserve.
Companions 2 Travel - New friends, New places
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...in Kirindy Mitea, where the camp is much more remote, you will spend ... in KirindyMitea, you’ll be camping under the stars and really roughing it:
IUCN_IA-VI
http://www.unep-wcmc.org/protected_areas/SAPAN/data/Madagascar.xls
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