Baobab Alley

World-famous place to see the most beautiful baobab trees in the world

Baobab Alley is a special place in Madagascar. You'll see a dust road with 20 to 25 beautiful baobab trees. They look like gatekeepers along the road near the village of Morondava.

The local name is Allée des baobabs, which says more than enough. You'll find them along the Route Nationale 8 between Morondava and Belon'i Tsiribihina. It’s a wonderful place to take photos.

The unique baobab trees of Baobab Alley

Baobab trees are also called monkey bread tree. The fruits are very popular with monkeys. With a bit of luck you can see birds in the tree that eat the fruits. If you look closely at the shape of the trees, it often seems as if they are turned upside down with their strange crown and thick trunk. The crown rather resembles the root system.

Several species of baobab

Madagascar has six species of baobabs, which all look alike. In addition, there are two closely related species in mainland Africa, while one species also lives in Australia. according to scientists, evidence that those countries were once tied together.

In Baobab Alley you have to sit down and simply contemplate everyday life. Numerous cars, oxen carts and people pass on a sandy path. Children offer you homemade souvenirs. In a setting that you say to yourself. This is Madagascar as it has been for centuries.

The beauty of Baobab Alley.

Take pictures in Baobab Alley

Baobab Alley is world famous from social media such as Instagram and Facebook. And yes, at this spot you can take magical photos (and videos). The best time is especially beautiful at sunset when the light becomes soft. These giants turn orange-yellow and everything gets something extra.

But this place has now really been discovered by tourists, which means that some of the atmosphere has disappeared. Although it differs from day to day. The sunrise is also beautiful. Then you see how life starts here. And it is much quieter with tourists. The choice is yours.