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Baie de Baly National Park

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A northwest Madagascar reserve protecting coastal mangroves, dry forest and baobabs. Visitors come for wildlife - including lemurs and nesting sea turtles - and remote beaches reached by dirt tracks.

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Baie de Baly National Park essentials

Address: Baie de Baly National Park, Boeny Region, Madagascar
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About Baie de Baly National Park

Baie de Baly National Park is a protected coastal area on Madagascar’s northwest coast in the Boeny region. The park covers a mix of coastal habitats including mangroves, beaches and dry deciduous forest and is important for regional biodiversity.

Visitors to the park focus on wildlife observation, coastal scenery and riverine wetlands; the area is less developed for mass tourism and offers a more remote natural experience. Boat travel and guided excursions are commonly used to reach key habitats.

The park was established to conserve coastal and dry-forest ecosystems and to protect the species and habitats found in this part of Madagascar. Management aims to balance conservation with sustainable local use of natural resources.

Baie de Baly lies on Madagascar’s northwest shoreline in Boeny, set between coastal wetlands and inland dry forest areas and accessed from regional coastal towns.

  • Habitat value: Protects coastal wetlands, mangroves and dry deciduous forest along Madagascar’s northwest coast and supports a range of coastal and terrestrial species.
  • Access: Remote access and limited infrastructure mean visits are typically arranged through local guides and conservation authorities.
When to Go

Best Time to Visit Baie de Baly National Park

Dry season (May-October) is generally best for access and wildlife watching.

Dry season
May-October · 20-30°C
Easier overland travel and better wildlife sightings, especially for reptiles and birds.
Wet season
November-April · 22-32°C
Lush landscapes but some roads may be impassable; mosquito risk increases.

Weather & Climate near Baie de Baly National Park

Climate

Baie de Baly National Park's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 17°C to 33°C. Abundant rainfall (1257 mm/year), wettest in January with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 31 Good
Best Time to Visit
JuneJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
33°
Warmest Month
18°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Acceptable 23° - 31° 30° 409 mm overcast 82% 2.8 m/s 2.5 extreme 12.9h
February Good 23° - 32° 31° 322 mm partly cloudy 81% 2.6 m/s 2.6 extreme 12.5h
March Good 23° - 32° 31° 216 mm partly cloudy 80% 2.3 m/s 2.5 extreme 12.1h
April Excellent 23° - 33° 31° 43 mm some cloud 77% 2.2 m/s 2.2 extreme 11.6h
May Excellent 20° - 32° 26° 9 mm mostly sunny 73% 2.8 m/s 1.7 very high 11.2h
June Ideal 18° - 31° 24° 1 mm mostly sunny 70% 3.1 m/s 1.5 high 11.0h
July Ideal 17° - 31° 24° 1 mm mostly sunny 68% 3.1 m/s 1.5 very high 11.1h
August Ideal 18° - 31° 25° 4 mm mostly sunny 67% 4.0 m/s 1.9 very high 11.5h
September Ideal 19° - 32° 26° 5 mm mostly sunny 67% 3.4 m/s 2.2 extreme 11.9h
October Excellent 21° - 33° 27° 9 mm mostly sunny 69% 3.4 m/s 2.5 extreme 12.4h
November Very Good 22° - 33° 30° 68 mm some cloud 72% 3.1 m/s 2.6 extreme 12.8h
December Good 24° - 33° 32° 170 mm partly cloudy 77% 3.0 m/s 2.6 extreme 13.0h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Baie de Baly National Park

Access typically from the regional centre of Mahajanga (Majunga) by road and boat; local tour operators can arrange guided travel into the park.

Tips for Visiting Baie de Baly National Park

  • Hire a local guide for multi‑day treks-the park's trails cross difficult terrain and conditions can change quickly.
  • Bring binoculars for wildlife viewing; the park's endemic species are often best seen from distance.