Madagascar in November
The last weeks before the rains: young lemurs, forests full of birdsong and warm seas.
Plan a November journeyNovember is the last month of the dry season in most regions and one of the best for wildlife. Young lemurs cling to their mothers, the forest birds are at the peak of their breeding season and the sea is warm. The first rains arrive towards the end of the month, so the west is best visited early.
November at a glance
Highlands
Warm days, with the first storms possible late in the month.
West & South
Hot. The Tsingy de Bemaraha close at the end of November, and the tracks become impassable with the rains.
East coast
Warm and humid, with showers returning.
Season
Shoulder season, still busy until mid-month.
What November brings
Young lemurs
Bamboo lemurs give birth from late October to November, and ruffed lemur infants are a few weeks old.
The peak of birdsong
Forest birds reach the peak of their songs and displays in mid-November.
Whale sharks off Nosy Be
The warm, sunny season for whale sharks off Nosy Be runs until the end of November.
Warm seas
Hot days and a warm sea on the coasts.
Where to go in November
Best in November
Early in the month
Plan around
- The first rains and the start of the cyclone season late in the month
Journeys for November
Routes that are at their best this month. Each one is a starting point, shaped around your dates.
3 daysThe Andasibe Encounter
A concise three-day journey into the primary rainforests east of the capital,…
7 daysNosy Be Archipelago: A Private Villa Discovery
An island-hopping journey through the Nosy Be archipelago, centred on private marine…
11 daysA Southern Transect: From the Highlands to the Coast
A journey through southern Madagascar's contrasting landscapes, from the lush rainforests of…
14 daysElegance and Tradition in the Malagasy Highlands
A journey into the cultural heart of Madagascar, exploring the ancestral traditions…
Travelling in November
Is November a good time to visit Madagascar?
Yes, especially early in the month. It is one of the best months for wildlife and birds, before the rains arrive.
Are the Tsingy de Bemaraha open in November?
The park is open until the end of November, but the first rains can make the tracks difficult, so we schedule the west early in the month.
Is it a good month for birdwatching?
Excellent. Forest birds reach the peak of their breeding season in mid-November, and Mantadia is at its best from September to November.
How far ahead should we book?
Three to six months ahead.
Madagascar in November,
designed around you
Tell us your dates and what you dream of seeing. We will build the route around the season.