Avenue of the Baobabs, Madagascar An ordinary dirt road, just inland from the west coast of Madagascar, is home to a world famous scene: the Avenue, or Alley, of the Baobabs. This particular Baobab species is endemic to Madagascar and some may be thousands of years old. The dirt road, majestic baobabs and rural scene conspire to create a photo opportunity impossible to refuse and the young boy herding his goats gives a sense of how truly rural this area is.