Avenue of the Baobabs

Panoramic Route Madagascar, Madagascar

The Avenue or Alley of the Baobabs is a prominent clump of baobab trees lining the dirt road between Morondava and Belon'i Tsiribihina in the Menabe region of western Madagascar. Along the Avenue, at about 260 meters, there are 20-25 Adansonia grandidieri trees, about 30 meters high, endemic to Madagascar. Another 20-25 trees of this species grow in the nearby rice fields and meadows. The baobab trees, which can live up to 800 years, are a legacy of the dense tropical forests that once thrived in Madagascar.

Its striking landscape attracts travelers from all over the world, making it one of the most visited places in the region.