Wildlife
The 10 lemurs you must see in Madagascar
Madagascar is home to over 100 species of lemurs, all endemic. Here is our top 10, with the best viewing sites.
February 20, 2026·10 min
- Indri indri — the largest living lemur. Andasibe Park.
- Diademed sifaka — leaping, brightly colored. Mantadia.
- Verreaux's sifaka — the "dancing lemur". Isalo, Kirindy.
- Ring-tailed lemur — the iconic maki. Isalo, Anja.
- Golden bamboo lemur — discovered in 1986. Ranomafana.
- Aye-aye — the most mysterious, nocturnal. Farankaraina, Nosy Mangabe.
- Milne-Edwards sifaka — dark brown coat. Ranomafana.
- Berthe's mouse lemur — smallest primate in the world (30 g). Kirindy.
- Black lemur — black male, ginger female. Nosy Komba.
- Crowned lemur — endemic to the north. Ankarana, Amber Mountain.
Best time to spot lemurs: early morning and late afternoon, with a local guide in the national parks.