Lokobe Reserve is one of the only places where you can see the black lemur! This little creature is not very common in Madagascar and catching a glimpse of this lemur can be a very exciting experience. The great thing about visiting the Lokobe Integral Reserve is that you can combine it with a beach holiday or an adventure vacation!

Lokobe Integral Reserve is situated in the south-eastern side of Nosy Be Island, just off the north-western side of Madagascar.  It is the only protected area of the island, and is not only known for its endangered black lemur but also the beautiful Panther Chameleon (which is truly phenomenal!) Lokobe Integral Reserve covers about 720 hectares of the last remaining Sambirano forest habitat of Nosy Be… this forest is home to lemurs, birds, snakes and many other hidden and interesting creatures.

The Sambirano forest in Lokobe is unlike anywhere else in the world; a truly magical and fascinating area.  It provides a home to an array of rare animals and plants, many of which only exist here… another great reason why you should add Lokobe to your travel list! The humid evergreen forests are the natural habitat for the endangered black lemur, which only occurs here in Lokobe… and with this pleasant temperature, you too will feel at home at Lokobe!

In addition to the black lemur, there are other nocturnal species in Lokobe, such as the Gray-backed sportive lemur and several mouse lemurs. Lokobe is also home to some endemic birds, including the Madagascar pygmy kingfisher and the Madagascar long-eared owl.  Local endemic frogs and several snakes also live in here as well as the special panther-chameleon.  Lokobe Reserve is also one of the best places to see Madagascar’s unique array of flora and fauna.