Avenue of the Baobabs
Madagascar's most iconic landscape — a row of 800-year-old Grandidier's baobabs lining a red dirt road, creating one of Africa's most photographed scenes at sunset.
Highlights
Best Time to Visit
Year-round, though the dry season (April-October) offers the best road conditions and clearest skies. Sunset is the most popular time for photography when the trees are silhouetted against dramatic western skies.
Budget Guide
No entry fee (community donations appreciated). Lodges in nearby Morondava from $20-100/night. Best combined with a visit to Tsingy de Bemaraha (2 days from Morondava). Photography guides $10-20.
Getting There
Located 20km north of Morondava on the west coast. Morondava is reached by daily flights from Antananarivo (1 hour) or by road (10-12 hours). The avenue is on the road to Tsingy de Bemaraha.
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