Vakôna Forest Lodge
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Vakôna Forest Lodge is a large and charming accommodation located about 140 km from the Malagasy capital city, and accessible after a three and a half hour drive. You are only a few minutes from Andasibe village, the "Indri (lemurs) Reserve" (Analamazoatra), and the National Park of Mantadia.
At an altitude of 900 m, just before the mounts of Mandraka, Vakôna Forest Lodge is located at the edge of national parks such as Mantadia and Analamazoatra Nature Reserve. The humid tropical primary forest of this Eastern area is undeniably the thickest and the most wooded of the island, making it a unique jewel.
In the area, you can see varieties of lemurs, observe endemic fauna and flora, and take a hike in the rainforest. You can reveal the quiet or adventurous side of your personality here. Many guests become friends and come back again and again. The indri song is a real show!
Original and alive, this restaurant with rich menu cards mixing French, Chinese and of course, Malagasy cuisine will satisfy a gourmet's palate.
Hiking in the forest is one of the most enjoyable aspects of the region.
The private reserve of Vakôna leads you around a lake where 40 crocodiles live freely. You will meet Kovu and Nala, two fosa (endemic carnivores of Madagascar, predators of lemurs), admire parrots, ostriches and aquatic birds, shiver at the sight of boas, and scratch the neck of tortoises.
Situated in the middle of the primary forest, the reserve sometimes has the privilege of being frequented by groups of wild lemurs, flown over by parrots, and visited by a variety of birds that nest here.
Listen to your senses and search for chameleons, uroplates, lemurs, babakoto, crab spiders and frogs specific to Madagascar. And above all, don't miss the chance to see the biggest lemur, indris.
Adventurous travellers often discover that exploring the fauna and flora surrounding the village, in the reserve or in the National Park of Mantadia, can be more pleasant by canoe. Try a canoe tour if you are so inclined (available upon request for small groups).
Facilities:
- Bar(s)
- Restaurant(s)
- Swimming Pool(s) - Outdoor
Recreation:
- Billiards
- Boating
- Children's Playground
- Horse Riding
- Petanque (Bocce ball)
- Squash
Languages Spoken:
- English
- French
- Malagasy
Day use: Depends on availability, on request
- Children under three years old stay free.
- Children over three years old will be charged for an extra bed (€ 5 / night / extra bed).
- All bookings have to be paid for prior to arrival, to be confirmed and guaranteed.
- No cancellation fee is charged if booking is cancelled one month or more prior to arrival.
- 25% cancellation fee is charged if booking is cancelled from one month to15 days prior to arrival.
- 50% cancellation fee is charged if booking is cancelled from 15 days to one week prior to arrival.
- 75% cancellation fee is charged if booking is cancelled from one week to two days prior to arrival.
- 100% cancellation fee is charged for no-shows or if booking is cancelled less than two days prior to arrival.
- Bookings made within 30 days of arrival require 100% deposit to confirm.
- Bookings made more than 30 days in advance of arrival require 20% deposit to confirm.
- Full payment (the remaining 80%) will be taken at 30 days prior to arrival.
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Meet Olivia Niaina and the team at ESF, your local connection in Madagascar. We operate from our central office in the Malagasy capital of Antananarivo, and take great pride in sharing our country with you. We aim to let you experience the warm hospitality of the people and the unique and endemic flora and fauna of Madagascar. However, we also encourage people to examine the social and environmental issues facing our country, to ensure Madagascar is here for their children and grandchildren to enjoy as well.
