Small beachfront lodge
The Masoala Peninsula is among one of Madagascar's most rugged and pristine natural areas and the route to Masoala Forest Lodge is one for adventurers.
The rewards are great because here you will stay on the edge of the peninsula, on the narrow coastal strip between primary rainforest and the sheltered bay of Antongil, which connects to the Indian Ocean.
Here you are a guest in the midst of nature, dominated by the two ecosystems.
During your stay in this pristine environment, everything is focused on exploring nature from the comfort of this authentic and welcoming lodge.
Between primary rainforest and ocean
The sturdy canvas tents are spacious and equipped with every possible convenience.
Even when the doors are zipped shut you have plenty of views of the surroundings.
The color of the sea water and sky tell you what the weather is like, the sounds of the forest mingle with the lapping of the waves on the beach.
Even in the open spaces of the bar and restaurant, your senses are stimulated by the environment; feel the humidity shoot up when a rain shower arrives, likewise feel the cooling breeze from the water, sniff the scent of wet leaves and bark, as well as the aromas of fantastic meals with vanilla and spices.
Rain can fall here throughout the year, but even that is a special experience because the temperature remains pleasant.
Swimming in the rain, fresh and salt water mixing on your skin, it is a delight. Where the world can't find you...
Tips & Tops from Masoala Forest Lodge:
- The Lodge is accessible via domestic flight or private charter to Maroansetra, followed by a boat trip of about two hours
- Seven canvas tents stand on high wooden decks.
Four of these tents are directly on the beach, the remaining three are more sheltered under the trees but with private access to the beach - Lunch and dinner are served at the Beach House; for breakfast and afternoon tea , visit the Sea Deck
- The lodge is located in a private nature reserve directly adjacent to Masoala National Park
- The forest is home to an exceptional number of bird species and six species of lemurs
- Baby lemurs are born in October and November.
This is also the period with the least precipitation - In the private area, you can go out with a guide in the evening and at night in search of nocturnal animals such as the mysterious aye-aye
- Explore the coastline by kayak, take a boat ride around the peninsula or go snorkeling at a coral reef
- From July to September, humpback whales pass through the waters around the peninsula
- Take an excursion to the island of Nosy Mangabe, where you have the best chances of seeing an aye-aye
- There is limited wifi service around the lodge
- Masoala Forest Lodge is part of Wild Expeditions Africa, a collective of small-scale lodges and encampments with a particular focus on nature conservation
