Kirindy Private Reserve - Morondava

Kirindy is a privately managed forest in one of Madagascar's most threatened ecosystems. Its dry deciduous forests is famous for the giant jumping rat and home of the “fosa”Malagasy long tail Feline. Seven species of lemur can be found at like: the Verreaux's sifakas, grey mouse, the common brown.

Endemic reptiles are present too in this magnificent forest like 40 bird, 50 reptile and 15 amphibian species and many bats. The flora is equally unusual, a number of unique species are found at Kirindy.On the way back we can visit the alley of baobab and lover’s baobabs. The baobab amoureux: Lovers Baobab. Here two magnificent baobabs (Adansonia za) have twisted together, two such a giant twisted.

This is very a unusual sight where faith and legends abounds. The Avenue or Alley of the Baobabs is a prominent group of baobab trees lining the dirt road between Morondava and Belon'i Tsiribihina. Its striking landscape draws travelers from around the world, making it one of the most visited locations in the region.