If you come to Madagascar, doing this avenue is an absolute MUST. Getting there from Morondava is relatively easy. There’s a coffee shop nearby and souvenir stands. Take the time you want! Best spot: getting a bit further during the sunset and watch the sun coming down in between the trees.

I just wanted to show you this place near Kirindy forest, two hours drive from Morondava. This is absolutely magic, and worth to visit, especially for sunset. Very quiet, and no other people. Perfect for honeymooners or couples.

This is the iconic view of the amazing baobab trees in Western Madagascar. It can be a bit crowded with tourists during sunset, but not annoying. I would recommend on coming here during the day when it is not crowded (for example when heading to Tsingy de Bemaraha or Kirindy Forest when you pass this sight) and during sunset with the best views. I also recommend walking the whole path first, which is around 250 meters) and then take place at the field next to the beginning for the best views. This is a great sight when in the west of Madagascar.

We were on a private tour from Morondava and had ample time to explore the Avenue while on our way to Kirindy, then at sunset. There are vendors around selling wooden Baobabs, but they aren’t pushy. Not crazy packed with tourists then maybe a dozen or so around sunset. See the locals going about their day.

I had a great time at the Avenue during my visit. I spent there sunrise and on the way back from Kirindy park also sunset. For me, the sunrise time was the best. More peaceful and relaxed experience as there were just few people. Apart of admiring the majestic Baobas, I could see the adjoining village and the local community. There is small souvenir shops and restaurant and late during the day also local community market. For sunset, it was a different story. More crowded as many people came by car or rickshaw. The Avenue is just a 20 KM or 30 min ride.

The Avenue of the Baobabs, or Alley of the Baobabs, is a prominent group of Grandidier's baobabs (Adansonia grandidieri) lining the unpaved Road No.8 between Morondava and Belon'i Tsiribihina in the Menabe region of western Madagascar. Its striking landscape draws travelers from around the world, making it one of the most visited locations in the region. It has been a center of local conservation efforts, and was granted temporary protected status in July 2007 by the Ministry of Environment, Water and Forestry .This is a step toward making it Madagascar's first natural monument.I was the lone tourist at the odd hour of 1130 hrs as majority of tourists arrive in hordes to witness Sunrise and Sunset at the " Avenue of Baobabs".When visiting the "Avenue of Baobabs" also travel a bit further and visit the unique "Amoreux Baobab" tree.