Morondava is a town on the coast of Western Madagascar. Morondava is a coastal town in the West of Madagascar, connected to the capital by regular plane service run by Madagascar Airlines. It is an ideal place for a relaxing stay, especially compared to the capital, since it is less crowded and (so far) devoid of beggars. It is also cheaper. The beaches are good and extend far to the north side of town.
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The town is about a 30-minute walk from one end to the other. Take it slow since it is pretty warm at all times of the year. Taxis are available and needed to go to the airport, which is a few km from the main area. However, make sure that you have the right amount - as so often in Mad, the taxi drivers claim that they don't have change and try to get you to pay more.
1 Avenue of the Baobabs. 17 km northeast of Morondava on Madagascar's west coast, the Avenue of the Baobabs, is a widely popular attraction. The ‘Avenue’ is an extraordinary stand of huge baobab trees, Adansonia grandidieri, and includes trees that are over 800 years old and reach a height of over 30 meters. The world famous Avenue of the Baobabs is constantly photographed and especially beautiful at sunset. Excursions from Morondava include the Baobabs in Love, the Sacred Baobab and the Kirindy Forest Reserve and the Tsingy de Bemaraha. Taxis will take you round trip for 60,000 Ar. 2 Kirindy Forest Reserve (50 km north of Morondava).
A 4x4 and driver can be hired to visit the Kirindy nature reserve. On the way ask the driver to stop at the Avenue of Baobabs ("upside down trees") which has some interesting sights such as Les Baobabs Amoureuse (amorous baobabs) where two trees have grown intertwined with each other. Ladies can cuddle the amorous baobabs and this is said to improve fertility! The Kirindy nature reserve has basic food, such as breakfasts, and knowledgeable guides who will conduct walking tours (usually in French) of the reserve. Wildlife, such as several species of Madagascar's famed lemurs, can be seen, as well as lizards and a variety of other flora and fauna.
1 Chez Alain maintenant, Avenue de l'Indépendance, ☏ +261 32 83 409 86. Excellent seafood and grilled chicken. (updated Nov 2017)
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In Aug, Morondava typically sees ~29°C daytime highs and 1 rainy days.
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