Situated in the province of Toamasina between 930m and 1040m of altitude the reserve is a complex of protected areas that can be visited by everyone: La Réserve Spéciale d'Indri is a reserve especially for the Indri Indri Lemur and also contains other species as well as great Flora. The Vakona Reserve is a private reserve owned by Vakona Forest Lodge and also contains Lemur Island which is a great opportunity to get up close to Lemurs in a natural setting.