Author-Led Travels with Détours Madagascar: Cyrille Cornu Unveils Two Journeys into the World of Baobabs
An independent spirit, researcher, filmmaker, and naturalist at heart, Cyrille Cornu harbors a genuine passion for baobabs. Author of numerous publications on the subject, he sets out on expeditions each year to study these giants in the remote forests deep within Madagascar. Inspired by the island's beauty, this tireless traveler produced his first film in 2015, titled "Baobabs Between Land and Sea." Surprised by the success of this inaugural venture into audiovisual media, he has since dedicated himself to producing documentary films and pursuing photographic and literary projects. Currently, he is working on a series of which "Mamody, the Last Baobab Seeker" is the first episode. The two other installments are in production.
Without further ado, we are delighted to present two remarkable journeys we have had the pleasure of designing with Cyrille:
An Exceptional Cruise Discovering the Baobabs of Northern Madagascar
Set sail by catamaran to discover the mysterious baobabs of northern Madagascar.
Nature enthusiasts, baobab aficionados, and biodiversity lovers, this journey is crafted especially for you. Cyrille Cornu, explorer, internationally recognized specialist in Madagascar's baobabs, author of numerous publications and documentary films on the subject, has designed an itinerary between the cities of Majunga and Diego Suarez for you. A journey off the beaten path along which he will personally guide you to encounter the island's northern giants. At every stage and throughout the circuit, you will benefit from rich explanations tailored to the discoveries you make. This unique conference, organized as a naturalistic expedition, will allow you to admire and better understand an exceptional natural and cultural heritage still little known to the world.
From the opening of baobab flowers as night falls, to observing the rarest species and exploring perfectly preserved ecosystems, the voyage Cyrille offers you is unique in every way. On that note, for the first part you will board a magnificent catamaran to visit sites accessible only by sea. Unforgettable moments and pure wonder guaranteed!
An Expedition into the Heart of the Baobab Forests of Southwestern Madagascar with Cyrille Cornu
Adventure seekers, biodiversity enthusiasts, and baobab lovers, this journey is designed for you. Explorer, scientist, and globally recognized specialist in baobabs, Cyrille Cornu has created an itinerary to take you to encounter Madagascar's most beautiful baobab forests.
The journey we offer you is located in the southwestern part of the island between the cities of Morondava and Tuléar. Throughout this adventure, you will benefit from the explanations of the great specialist, Cyrille, who will accompany you and provide you with the knowledge necessary to understand the extraordinary diversity of baobabs on the Grande Île. A conference organized as close as possible to the subject matter in the form of a naturalistic journey. As dusk falls, you will have the chance to witness an unforgettable spectacle: the blooming of a baobab flower. You will observe the animals that visit these flowers, approach the most beautiful baobab specimens in perfectly preserved ecosystems, and encounter both the most powerful baobabs on the island and the tiniest ones. During the expedition, Cyrille will share with you the fruits of his years of research. He will address the impact of deforestation as well as climate change. He will introduce you to numerous local practices linked to these giants, including the unique worldwide practice of baobab diggers who, to survive in an extremely arid region, the Mahafaly plateau, create cisterns inside the baobabs themselves!
