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Avenue des Baobabs

Soaring 30 metres into the sky, the baobab trees which cluster around the narrow dusty road at the Avenue des Baobabs are a spectacular sight. With huge water-storing trunks, crooked branches and melon-sized furry fruits, the Baobabs are the most distinctive tree in the world and a symbol of pride for local people, holding great spiritual significance and inspiring many fairy-tale stories.

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Madagascar is the best place in the world to see the Baobabs and particularly iconic is the Avenue des Baobabs, found in the western province of Menabe. The trees here belong to the tallest baobab species in the world (known locally as Renala, ‘Mother of the forest’) and provide a beautiful spectacle at twilight, when their grand silhouettes are set against the warming colours of an African sunset.

To enjoy the flowering period of these fantastic trees, visit between February and March. This dry deciduous forest is arguably the best place to witness the endangered giant jumping rat and other nocturnal Malagasy wildlife, such as the Fosa, a vicious predator of lemurs which grows up to 2m long, and the flat-tailed tortoise. Of course, the ever-popular lemur is another common inhabitant of the Kirindy forest and many species may be spotted on an exciting night stroll through the region.

Also in this Western region of Madagascar is the UNESCO World Heritage mineral forest of Tsingy de Bemaraha. This fairly new National Park has astonishingly rich flora and fauna but is most renowned for its tsingy – large, sharp pinnacles of limestone reaching up to 150m in height! Between the labryrinth of limestone needles, discover untouched forest with picturesque gorges, waterfalls, and mangrove swamps. And pocketed between the humid canyons are tropical areas of rainforest home to 11 species of Lemur, more than 100 species of bird, and 45 species of reptiles and amphibians.

Due to its true wilderness location, the park is only accessible during the dry season, from April to November.

Avenue des Baobabs is the most iconic destination in Madagascar. Try to time your stop here between Morondava and Kirindy Forest Reserve or Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park with sunset for a romantic view.


Matt Gammon
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Bekopaka, Madagascar

Le Grand Hotel is a mid-range lodge near Bekopaka village in a prime location for visiting Madagascar’s Tsingy de Bemaraha. While the décor is a little kitsch,the hotel is nevertheless a comfortable base for taking in one of Madagascar’s most iconic sites

Le Grand Hotel du Tsingy de Bemaraha

Bekopaka, Madagascar

With incredible views over the Tsingy de Bemaraha, Le Soleil des Tsingy is perfectly placed to explore the national park. With only 17 chalets, guests can be assured of a secluded stay, and the private reserve is ideal for spotting wildlife

Le Soleil des Tsingy

Avenue des Baobabs, Madagascar

In close proximity to the Avenue of the Baobabs as well as the Kirindy Nature Reserve, Relais du Kirindy offers 22 bungalows, a large swimming pool and an on site restaurant serving up a selection of local dishes.

Relais du Kirindy

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Antananarivo, Morondava. Bekopaka

Explore the relatively untouched wild west of Madagascar, filled with dramatic landscapes of tsingy and the Avenue des Baobabs, as well as Madagascar's famous wildlife such as the lemurs and fossa.

7 nights from $3900 per person Spectacular scenery, Wildlife, Off the beaten track

The Wild West

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Tsingy de Bemaraha, Madagascar

Spend time exploring the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park in Western Madagascar. The Petite and Grand Tsingy are well-worth a visit, not only are they spectacular to look at but are home to a variety of wildlife.

Tsingy de Bemaraha

Avenue des Baobabs, Madagascar

The Avenue des Baobabs is an iconic destination in Madagascar and is just a short drive from Morondava on the west coast of Madagascar. Visit at sunset for the most spectacular views as the sun sinks behind the baobabs creating wonderful silhouettes.

Avenue des Baobabs

Kirindy Forest, Madagascar

Guided walks in Kirindy Forest are some of the most rewarding in Madagascar. Although difficult to reach, in the remote and lesser visited west of Madagascar, it is well-worth the journey. There are a variety of lemurs found here as well as the fossa.

Kirindy Forest Guided Walks

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Le Grand Hotel du Tsingy de Bemaraha

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