Mitsinjo Forest Best Time To Visit

By Anthony Ham
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. 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 dry months from June to September are not as good for spotting reptiles and as they are less active during this time.

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

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

Best Time To Go by Major Park