[2] The reserve is situated at 35 km North East of Betioky-Atsimo on the right side of the Onilahy River.

[5] International researchers, supported by the Monitoring Team, maintain long-term studies of the reserve's wildlife.

During this period, hundreds of specimens have been observed in the field, with individual tagging, anatomical measurement, and genetic and hormone sampling helping researchers to understand their behavior, physiology, mating strategies, and demography.

[5] Beza Mahafaly hosts an annual field school run by ESSA-Forêts, where 15-20 fifth-year students gain practical experience of conservation techniques in a 10-day course.

[7] Other group workshops, outreach events, and training courses targeted at local school children, adults living in nearby, university students, teachers, and government officials take place each year.