7 out of 9 species of Baobab also called Adansonia, its scientific name, can only be found in Madagascar, reason why Madagascar is also known as the country of baobabs. They saw their first “wild” Baobabs some years ago in the north of South Africa during one of their journeys. A. gibbosa is the only species with fruits that crack while still on the tree, so then tend to break open upon landing on the ground. During only one rainy season, an average baobab sucks up to 140.000 liters of water. This aimed at conserving the area of Baobab Alley and improving economic conditions for the local community, Book 5 Day Baobab Avenue Tour  Express from Antananarivo | Madagascar, This authentic circuit in Madagascar, which begins with the south by taking the N7 and ends with the west and its famous “baobabs alley “, remains among the particularly suitable tours for families and lovers of outdoor activities, meetings and meetings virgin spaces … You take the road south by private car with driver-guide then a flight to Morondava allows you to go exploring the west to do Baobab Tour. Over the years, as the country’s population has grown, forests have been cut down for agriculture, leaving only Baobab Alley, which the locals preserve as much by respect as for their value as a source of food and materials. Sifakas feed on Didieraceae, well-fortified and thorny plants. The calyx lobes remain fused at the base, leaving a feature (calyx tube) that has nectar-producing tissue and that is cup-shaped, flat or tubular; the form of the calyx tube varies with species. Night and lodging in hotel. In the extreme south of Madagascar, people often tap baobab stems in order to get drinkable water, sometimes they even cave the baobab’s stem with a machete to get some kind of dwell. Namibia fans from near and far gather to participate at the meeting for an extended exchange of travel plans and insider information about the southern African region. You can find these trees from the extreme south of Madagascar, e.g. [22], Radiocarbon dating has provided data on a few individuals of A. digitata. Its whole life, a baobab is slow and leisurely – it is the allegory of the Malagasy people’s life motto: “Mora mora” means “easy going” or “slowely, slowely”, a constantly recurring mantra of the island’s inhabitants. It is important to note that this park is ranked among the heritages of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Then transfer by ferry to Tsimafana. The average height is not more than 12 meters. The baobab tour continues with an adventure along the tracks of the west coast from day 7 with moments of rest at the end of the day on the beaches of Belo sur Mer, Morombe beach (Day 8) and Salary beach (day 10) ) before a well-deserved relaxation on Ifaty beach (day 12-13). Day dedicated to the visit of the National Park Tsingy of Bemaraha. But in Madagascar, people generally use baobabs not as much as in continental Africa for crafts and meals. [9], The fruit of the baobabs is one of their distinguishing features. After we will continue the journey till Antsirabe, possibility to visit the Avenue of Antsirabe in rickshaw (pousse-pousse). Many efforts have been done to make the seeds germinate. Baobabs have stipules at the base of the leaves, but the stipules are soon shed in most species. However not deep enough to see the Sifakas. Note that only 20% of primary forests left in the country today). In general, Madagascar’s baobabs have few enemies. In Ambalavao visit of Anja reserve where we can admire the famous lemur Catta Maki emblem of Madagascar.

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