​Best Time To Visit – Mitsinjo 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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Mitsinjo Forest can be visited throughout the year, although the best time is probably during the shoulder months of April, May, October and November. Indri and most other lemurs can be spotted at any time. However, you might want to avoid the worst of the rains from January to March. This is cyclone season and torrential downpours can interfere with activities, and forest tracks can be very muddy. The cold drier months from June to September are not as good for spotting reptiles and dwarf lemurs as they are less active during this time.


Mitsinjo Forest Tours
Best Time April, May, October and November (Mild weather, less rain)
High Season July, August and December holidays (The forest gets busy)
Low Season January to March (Low-season rates might apply; it is less busy)
Best Weather April, May, October and November (Mild weather, less rain)
Worst Weather December to March (Wettest months)

May to October –Dry Season – Winter

  • There is less rain and the forest paths are drier
  • In October and November many lemurs have babies
  • Mild temperatures make forest walks more pleasant
  • Some animals are less active during the coldest months from June to September
  • It can be quite cold at night
  • The forest can get very crowded in July and August

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November to April –Wet Season – Summer

  • Reptiles and some mammals are more active as temperatures rise
  • September to December are the best bird-watching months
  • Orchids bloom from October to December or January
  • It rains often and humidity is high
  • Forest paths can become very muddy and slippery

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