​Best Time To Visit – Kirindy Forest

Anthony Ham
Expert
By Anthony Ham

Anthony is a renowned Africa expert and author of many Lonely Planet guidebooks, including the guide to Madagascar.

Anthony is a renowned Africa expert and author of the Lonely Planet guide to Madagascar.

Anthony is the author of the Lonely Planet guide to Madagascar.

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Wildlife viewing in Kirindy Forest is best in October and November. This is when the fossa mate (usually beginning in late October), which is one of Madagascar’s true wildlife highlights. Fossas can be seen year-round. Although it’s possible to visit during the rest of the year, December to March can be uncomfortably wet, hot and humid. Malagasy giant rats hibernate in the Dry season (April to October) and tenrecs are mostly seen only after rain.


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Best Time October and November (Fossas most active in mating season)
High Season July, August and December holidays (The park and many trails get busy)
Low Season January to March (The reserve is not busy)
Best Weather May to September (It is cooler and dry)
Worst Weather December to March (It rains a lot)

April to October –Dry Season – Winter

  • Expect dry conditions and easy access to the reserve
  • Activities are rarely interrupted by rain
  • Lemurs can be found throughout the year
  • Fossa sightings are always possible
  • Reptiles and amphibians are less active during the colder months
  • Malagasy giant rats hibernate at this time of year
  • The park gets relatively busy in July and August

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November to March –Wet Season – Summer

  • Reptiles are more active and colorful
  • Fossas are more active and usually mate between late October and late November
  • December to March is quite wet, hot and humid
  • The access road to the reserve might be in poor condition after heavy rain

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