In the north-east of Madagascar we can find the largest protected area of the island: Masoala, which is one of the most biodiverse regions in the world, which has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2007 and a national park since 1997. We can find half of Madagascar’s endemic plant species at the park and can also find a large variety of animals including 15 species of lemurs such as the aye-aye, the red ruffed lemur and rare animals such as tenrecs and the ‘tomato frog’. A stay at Masoala Lodge is a unique experience as the lodge is located on the beach where the ocean and the forest meet, so you can not only see wildlife such as lemurs, butterflies and birds, but also can see marine mammals such as whales from your hammock on the beach. Besides exploring the forest on foot, you can also go kayak or join a whale cruise on one of the lodge’s many boats and can even go snorkeling.
At Masoala Forest Lodge you are in one of the most beautiful, unique and remote places in the world. There are multiple activities for you to enjoy. You will have a national park guide who will assist you through your activities of choice.
– Hike in the primary forest, where you can see the ‘red ruffed lemur’, as well as other endemic plants and animals.
– Snorkel and explore the tropical underwater world of Antongil Bay.
– Find the biggest and smallest chameleon in the world.
– Swim at our private beaches in the Indian Ocean.
– Kayak on the tranquil mangrove river, the ‘secret cove’ and the ‘sacred island’.
– Try to find the bizarre and very well camouflaged leaf-tailed gecko in the coastal forest.
– Enjoy a peaceful and relaxing trip in a traditional Madagascar dugout canoe on the Tampolo River.
– Hike the beautiful forest trails in our private reserve.
– Look out for whales, turtles and other fascinating marine life.
– Relax around the beach fire after sun set.
– Learn how vanilla, cinnamon, pineapple, cloves, pepper and coffee are grown and harvested.
– Chill out on the beach sun tanning or in a hammock under the palm trees.
– Have a massage in the massage tent at the beach.
– Without the rain there wouldn’t be a rainforest. Settle in with your blanket on your veranda and read a good book. We are happy to bring tea, coffee and cookies to your bungalow.
– Experience an idyllic, traditional Malagasy evening, complete with ravinala leaf tablecloths and wild ginger leaf spoons.
– Swim in the rock pools at the Antalaviana Cascades.
– Experience the local village of Ambodiforaha and get to know about the people of Masoala’s unique way of life.
– Learn the traditional way of weaving from the ladies in the village.
– Enjoy traditional songs and dances, the local vakodrazana.
– Heave tea time at sunset on our sea deck, where you can try our locally grown coffee and ravintsara tea.
– Visit the pre-school on Friday afternoon.
– Go nocturnal and explore the rainforest at night. Arrange a nightwalk with your national park guide.
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