Madagascar lowland forests in Africa are one of the richest and most bio diverse areas on the planet. The island of Madagascar separated from the African continent about 170 million years ago.

The surviving forests consist of densely growing evergreen trees whose canopies reach up to 30 m in height, and underneath lies a veritable biological treasure trove of endemic plant and animal species. Many mammals can be found here, including the 15 species of lemur that are threatened with extinction. Lemurs are remarkable and sympathetic creatures, resembling half-maimuns.

Madagascar's flora is diverse and amazing. The number of flowering endemic plants is 8000, and botanists continue to discover new species. The drug 'Vincristine', which increases the chance of survival for children with leukemia from 20 to 90 %, is made from the Madagascar pink zymzelline.

The best time to visit the island is from May to September. The nearest town to Madagascar's forests is Antananarivo, 145 km away.

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