Trips to See Lemurs in Madagascar

If there is something you must see during your stay on the island, it is the lemurs of Madagascar. They are so exclusive to this country that they have ended up taking the position of the national animal. Indeed! Causing them any kind of harm is considered a sin according to Malagasy beliefs, who faithfully think that it was these primates who taught them to use medicinal plants. You can see them in any area of the country, although the best place to spend a good time observing them is undoubtedly the Andasibe National Park, as it hosts more than 14 different species.

"Did you know that lemur means spirit of the night? They are very nocturnal!"

When you go to see the lemurs of Madagascar, you will realize that, apart from the monkey, they are the animals most similar to us that you will find. Incredibly, they use herbs and plants to heal themselves and weep as a form of funeral when a member of the pack dies, among many other behaviors. This is why popular belief tends to think that they are the carriers of the souls of the dead to the other world, which has led, over the years, to them receiving the curious name of “lemurs,” a term that has traditionally been used to designate the ghosts of Ancient Rome. Would you like to meet them on the beautiful island of Nosy Komba or at the Anja Reserve?