Destination

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

Iconic baobab-lined dirt road
800-year-old Grandidier's baobabs
Spectacular sunrise and sunset photography
Baobab Amoureux (entwined lovers)
Gateway to western Madagascar

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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