Mitsinjo Forest Best Time To Visit

By Philip Briggs
Philip is the author of the Insight Guide to Madagascar.

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Mitsinjo Forest can be visited throughout the year. and most other lemurs can be spotted at any time. However, you might want to miss the worst of the rains from January to March. This is cyclone season and torrential downpours can interfere with activities. 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, less busy)

Best Weather April, May, October and November (Mild weather, less rain)

Worst Weather January to March (Wettest months)

May to October Dry Season – Winter

Less rain and the forest paths are drier
In October/November many lemurs have babies
Some animals are less active during the coldest months
It is chilly at night
The forest gets very crowded in July and August

November to April Wet Season – Summer

Reptiles and some mammals are more active
September to December are the best bird-watching months
Orchids bloom from January to March
It rains a lot and the humidity is high
Forest paths can become very slippery

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