Baobab Sacré
A giant baobab with a massive trunk, revered as a sacred tree by the local Sakalava people, with offerings often left at its base.
The Baobab Sacré stands beside a dirt track north of the Avenue of the Baobabs. This Grandidier's baobab has a trunk more than 10 metres in circumference. Local people regard it as the dwelling place of ancestral spirits, and offerings such as rum and strips of cloth are often placed at its roots. Respect local taboos during your visit: do not touch or climb the trunk, do not leave litter nearby, and ask your guide before taking photos. It is usually visited on the way to the Baobabs Amoureux, in the same private car trip.
Opening hours
Open daytime
Nearby sights
- Baobabs Amoureux (Lovers' Baobabs)
- Avenue of the Baobabs
- Andranomena Special Reserve
- Marofandilia Village
- Kivalo Village & Mangroves
- Morondava Beach (Nosy Kely)
- Betania Fishing Village
- Kirindy Forest