Masoala Forest Lodge

Masoala Forest Lodge is located on the Masoala peninsula of the same name, which is Madagascar's largest remaining lowland rainforest. Accessible only by boat, the lodge is a perfect Robinson retreat, lovingly built over two decades by modern adventurers Pierre and Maria Bester. The seven tented rooms are built on wooden decks in the treetops and offer a view of the beach through the lush greenery. Enjoy your days at the lodge, relax on the beach and wander through the rainforest in search of Madagascar's unique endemic animals.

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Details

Country
Maagascar
Location
Masoala
Price
from 625 € per person/night*
Best time to travel
April - October

Rooms

The only seven rooms are traditional African safari tents, built on stilts in the forest canopy and overlooking the beach. The cool breeze from the ocean or through the rainforest acts as a natural air conditioning system, with the tents and their gauze windows oriented to maximize airflow. As you lie in bed listening to the gentle sound of the ocean on the golden beach or the rustling of the leaves in the rainforest, you can simply leave the hectic energy of the city behind.

Culinary

The cuisine at Masoala Forest Lodge is as enchanting as the surroundings. The central “Beach House” serves lunch and dinner and offers a pleasant atmosphere with comfortable seating and a well-stocked natural history library. The Sea Deck, overlooking the lodge's small bay, is the perfect place to enjoy breakfast and afternoon tea.

gedeckte Tische auf eine Holzterrasse mit Blick auf das Meer

Activities

At Masoala Forest Lodge, guests can enjoy a variety of activities. Explore the lush rainforests on guided hikes and discover rare lemurs and colorful birds. Snorkeling and diving in the clear bay reveal the fascinating underwater world with its coral reefs. Kayaking along the coast and through mangrove forests offers a unique perspective on nature. Depending on the season, humpback whales pass by the bay. A visit to the island of Nosy Mangabe rounds off the experience, where tiny Brookesia chameleons and camouflaged leaf-tailed geckos await you.

Strand mit Kajak aus der Luft fotografiert

Location

Masoala Forest Lodge is located on the remote Masoala Peninsula in north-eastern Madagascar and is home to the largest remaining lowland rainforest in the island world. To get to the lodge, a charter flight is necessary before continuing by boat through the island world to the lodge. Due to the charter flights, a minimum stay of 3 nights is required. The lodge itself is so well hidden in the coastal forest that it is barely visible from the sea.