Kirindy dry deciduous forest near the Avenue of the Baobabs is the only place on Earth to see Madame Berthe's mouse lemur, the world's smallest primate at just nine centimetres long. CFPP research camp and commercial guides run essential night walks for nocturnal species alongside daytime Verreaux's sifaka and red-fronted brown lemur encounters on the western Madagascar baobab circuit. January through February austral summer sharpens mouse lemur activity when guided commercial treks combine with sunset visits to the iconic baobab alley.
Kirindy dry deciduous forest near the Avenue of the Baobabs is the only place on Earth to see Madame Berthe's mouse lemur, the world's smallest primate at just nine centimetres long. CFPP research camp and commercial guides run essential night walks for nocturnal species alongside daytime Verreaux's sifaka and red-fronted brown lemur encounters on the western Madagascar baobab circuit. January through February austral summer sharpens mouse lemur activity when guided commercial treks combine with sunset visits to the iconic baobab alley.
Up to 90% sighting chance in Kirindy Forest (Western Madagascar). Best months: January, February, March.
January and February reach up to 90% sighting probability for Madame Berthe's mouse lemur on night walks, with Verreaux's sifaka reliable on daytime trails through the dry forest.
Kirindy is the only commercial site for Madame Berthe's mouse lemur, the world's smallest primate, combined with Verreaux's sifaka and fossa sightings on the western baobab circuit.
Yes for nocturnal lemurs. Mouse lemurs, sportive lemurs, and Madame Berthe's mouse lemur require guided torchlight walks after dark from the CFPP camp or Morondava operators.
Kirindy lies about two hours north of Morondava on a rough 4x4 track, typically booked as a half-day extension from Morondava lodges after the Avenue of the Baobabs sunset visit.
Camp stay and guided day and night walks run 40 to 80 USD per person (2026 prices), with Morondava lodge packages from 50 to 150 USD per night including Kirindy transfers.
