Spring Awakening & Whale Sharks
September is spring in Madagascar. The weather warms up beautifully, the holiday crowds thin out, and the wildlife becomes incredibly active. It is also the highly anticipated start of whale shark season in Nosy Be.
What works well
- Nosy Be: Prime time for diving and swimming with gentle giant whale sharks.
- RN7 Route: Completely dry, accessible, and comfortable for hiking.
- Wildlife: Baby lemurs are highly playful, active, and beginning to explore the canopy independently.
What can be difficult
- None Major: This is widely considered by experts to be one of the best overall months to visit Madagascar.
Usually not recommended
- None: A perfect, versatile window for any itinerary, from deep rainforests to tropical beaches.
Itineraries and Experiences for Madagascar in September
15-Day Wild North of Madagascar
An epic one-way expedition from Diego Suarez to Sambava, exploring rainforests, remote marine sanctuaries, tsingy labyrinths, and exclusive habitats of golden-crowned and silky sifakas.
22-Northern Wonders to Southern Wilds
An epic end‑to‑end expedition from Diego Suarez to Ifaty, crossing rainforests, Red Tsingy, Ankarana, Ankarafantsika, Andasibe, Ranomafana, and Isalo – Madagascar’s ultimate overland adventure.
