Is Madagascar Orchid Explosion (eastern rainforests) happening right now?

As of today, out of season, returns ~November. Earth Exhibit tracks the live conditions and flags it the moment it is on.

Each rainy season hundreds of Madagascar's endemic orchid species bloom across the eastern humid forests, producing a short window of intense floral diversity.

The display is driven by seasonal rains and varies by elevation and site, making rainforest trails and river valleys rich with Aeranthes, Angraecum, Aerangis, Eulophiella and many other genera.

Where to see it

A taste of where to see it. The full map, exact coordinates and the best timing for each spot live in the app.

Viewing spots
Analamazaotra / Andasibe Park entrance (Andasibe-Mantadia NP)
Ranomafana National Park visitor center (Ranomafana)
+ 1 more spot, with exact coordinates and timing, in the app →

This is the short version

This page shows a taste. The app has the full list of where to see this, the exact timing, and live conditions for 1,000+ natural phenomena worldwide, so you know the moment one is genuinely worth the trip.