Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
The best times to visit Allée des Baobabs are at sunset and sunrise, when the
colours of the trees change and the long shadows are most pronounced, although
bear in mind that every vehicle driving down from Parc National des Tsingy de
Bemaraha aims to get here around sunset and that it can therefore be very busy,
particularly during the park's high season (July to September).
If you don't plan to see the Allée on your way to/from attractions north of
Morondava (Tsingy, Tsiribihina or Réserve Forestière de Kirindy), a taxi from
Morondava town costs about Ar50,000 return. All tour operators in Morondava
can also help you out.
If you don't get to see the fossa, you might be lucky enough to see one of Madagascar's
most charming rodents, the giant jumping rat (its only jump is to come out of its burrow,
otherwise it's very much a scurrying kind of creature).
In any case, you're guaranteed to see at least a couple of the six species of lemurs,
mainly nocturnal, including the fat-tailed lemur and the tiny mouse lemur, believed to be
the world's smallest primate.
There are also 45 bird species and 32 reptile species, including the rare Madagascan flat-
tailed tortoise. Keep in mind that some animals hibernate during the winter months of June
to August.
Park Fees & Guides
Entry permits
cost Ar20,000 per person. A
guide
is compulsory and costs Ar12,000/
20,000 for a two-hour day/night visit for up to four people.
RÉSERVE FORESTIÈRE DE KIRINDY
Best time to visit
Year-round.
Key highlight
The profusion of wildlife, including some of Madagascar's rarest
mammals.
Wildlife
Fossa, giant jumping rat, lemurs, tortoises and many birds.
Habitats
Deciduous dry forest.
Gateway towns
Morondava.
Transport options
Private vehicle or taxi-brousse, plus a 5km walk.
Things you should know
Kirindy is probably the best place in Madagascar to
do a night walk since the place teems with wildlife and you are allowed to go
right in the reserve (unlike in national parks).
