Campsites & lodges

Avamada Lodge is set in a quiet residential area in Ivato. You can enjoy the outdoor pool, sun terrace or have a drink at the bar. Located only 200 metres from our office, it's an ideal place to start and/or end your Roadtrip.

Nosy Manga recently opened its doors and is a modern hotel in the centre of Ivato offering a lot of comfort to relax from your long flight. They also offer free airport shuttles.

Somptua Garden is a charming hotel with friendly staff. You can relax in the garden, have a nice swim in the pool or enjoy a meal or drink in their restaurant or bar.

If you are looking for more luxury before departing land inwards, this is a rewarding place to stay. With the (heated) pool, good restaurant and fine beds, you'll surely start your Roadtrip well-rested. They also offer free airport transfers.

Sakamanga is the most funky hotel in Antananarivo - its always crowed in the restaurant, terrace and bar - also with non-staying guests.

They have a big variety of rooms in all price ranges. There's private parking. The communal areas are cosy and nicely decorated, and there is a small swimming pool.  

Great location, at walking distance from several sightseeing places in Antananarivo.

If you're not staying here, at least enjoy a drink or have dinner when you're visiting Tana.

Le Manoir is based in a beautiful old building in the city centre. The hosts are very friendly and happy to give you some tips during your stay in Antananarivo.

BG Tours is located just underneath the centre of Tana along the RN7. They have comfortable rooms, and lots of facilities outside under which a pool, barbecue, football field and basketball field. A nice place for both adults and kids to lose some energy after a long flight before hitting the road.

If you are planning on travelling towards Antsirabe via the RN7, this lodge is ideally located to start your Roadtrip. We can deliver the car to you at Ivato airport, and you can start your trip towards Antsirabe right away.

This is a basic hotel but boast a prime location, with great views of the jungle. Its so serene to listen to the sounds of the jungle at night. You might even wake up to the sound of the Indri Indri call.

Little chance they pick up the phone or react to your email. But if you show up on time, you have a good chance of finding a room, as they have many.

The food is cheap but good. Try one of their stir fry dishes.

Grace lodge is established and managed by a lovely Malagasy lady, who speaks very well English. The B&B and private cottages are set is a large, landscaped garden and even has its own chapel on site...It's about 15 min drive from Andasibe National Park Entrance

Food options are limited but of good quality.

Mantadia Lodge is located on the edge of the Andasibe National Park. You will be surrounded by Madagascar's flora and fauna and hear Indri Indri's every morning. In the afternoon, you can enjoy the sunset from your private terrace, followed by dinner in their African-style restaurant.

Vakona Forest Lodge is a luxury lodge. Accommodation consists of spacious bungalows each with a private veranda overlooking the lake. The communal bar and dining room has a fireplace, cosy on those chilly nights. The lodge owns a little island, which is a sanctuary for ex-pet lemurs.

Madalief guesthouse is situated in a beautiful garden, a few kilometers outside Antsirabe town. You can camp or stay in one of their rooms with en-suite bathroom. Its a social enterprise. With your stay you support the foundation, helping disadvantaged children in Madagascar with clothing and education.

Souimanga Hotel is a charming gem located just outside Antsirabe. It has its own conservancy park, organic garden, and organic farm. All dishes in the restaurant are homemade, with products from their own farm. The rooms are charming and have hot showers.

Just like le Trianon, Hotel des Thermes is also an iconic, old hotel in the centre of town. The interior is faded, but the rooms are comfortable with nice balconies and the terrace is a great place to unwind.

Couleur Cafe is the most upmarket B&B in Antsirabe. The hotel has 15 charming brick bungalows, spread around a well-maintained garden. Each has their own fireplace to keep you warm during those colder nights in Madagascar.

It's located half a kilometer from the town center. Far enough to enjoy the peace and quietness, yet close enough to visit the center.

Ihary Bungalows is a pleasant, no frills guesthouse in Ranamofana town, great for those travelling on a budget. They have a number of tropical banda's along the river.

Setam Lodge is a well managed hotel close to the Ranomafana National Park commanding great views of the jungle. You would have to take the car to eat in the village. Rooms and bathroom are spacious and clean, with no frills decoration.

Camp Catta offers a range of accommodation options; you can pitch your own tent, go lasy camping, book a room or stay in a bungalow.
It has a fantastic setting, with great views of the mountain ranges. We have warm memories of gazing at the starlit skies and seeing the sun climb over the mountains peaks early morning.

They have a cosy restaurant offering simple meals. The big draw here is the natural pool. Great place to unwind after some strenuous hiking in the mountains.

Ideally situated near Andringitra National Park close to the main road RN7 and right at Anja Park, lies Betsileo Country Lodge. The pool, comfortable rooms and good food makes this a recommended place to stay. They also offer rooftop tent camp spaces.

ITC Lodge is a great place for those travelling on a budget. You can pitch your own tent or stay in a bungalow with ensuite bathroom. Its located in Ranohira, the gateway town to Isalo National Park.

The owners have a wealth of information about the region and can sort you out. On the same property is Momo Trek, who organise trekkings into Isalo.

Isalo Ranch is a popular mid-range hotel in Isalo, and for good reason. Accommodation is in comfortable bungalows with private terrace, set in a flower filled, landscaped compound with great views of the Isalo Mountains. There is inviting pool and good on-site restaurant.

If you want to spoil yourself, stay at Le Relais de la Reine. The price is still a bargain compared to what you would be end up paying in Europe. It's a tastefully designed lodge, with good onsite restaurant and nice pool & spa. Accommodation is in spacious bungalows with fireplace and lovely colonial furniture. 

This French owner-managed guesthouse is located close to Sarodrano village. A very remote corner of St Augustin Bay. Right at the beach, accomodation is in bungalows, tastefully decorated as if you are at the Atlantic French coast. The home-cooked food is simply fantastic. The owners are a good source of information for things to do in the region.
From Tulear, its around a 40 min drive on a tough, travel road.

If you want to spoil yourself once, do it here. Bakuba is a one-of-a-kind B&B, build and decorated by the charismatic Belgian owner and his lovely wife.

Located at St Augustin Bay, about 15 min drive from Tulear town. The beach is not really suited for swimming here, because of mangroves and big difference in high and low tide, but the lodge makes all the more up for it.

The Lodge is an harmonious mixture of Gaudi inspired architecture with Congolese, Malinese and Malagasy furniture and decoration, the result of live long travels in Africa. Fantastic service, good music, inviting pool, lovely views - big chance you end up staying longer than planned. Book ahead, there are only a few rooms.

Ifaty/Mangily, east of Tulear town, is the most touristy part of Tulear as the beach is the nicest here. We personally prefer the vibe at St Augustin Bay though. If you do stay in Ifaty, Belle Vue is a decent, mid-range choice.

Les Dunes is the most upmarket place to stay in Ifaty | Mangily and comes with all the facilities you'd expect: good service, sea front bar, comfortable bungalows, inviting pool, nice beach.

Located in Tulear, Chez Alain offers fine quality for low rates. Under the many palm trees, you will find nice rooms, a swimming pool and a good restaurant.

Based between Tulear and St. Augustin, you'll find Famata Lodge. Sleep in one of their basic but clean bungalows or enjoy the view from one of the tree-top lodges. Relax near the pool area, or check out one of the many beaches near the lodge.

Chez Cécile is the perfect place for beach lovers. Two steps out of your cottage, and your feet will touch the sand. The restaurant has a sea view and fine food.

Mamirano is a tiny B&B run by Rosanna, a lovely Italian lady. The home-made Italian food is lovely.

It's located along the remote Salary Bay, close to Ambatomilo, a tiny Vezo fishermen village. There is not much to do here, apart from endless walks along a beautiful coastline, and not seeing another living soul. Where in the world is this still possible?

This is another good place to stay, also along the remote Salary Bay, close to Ambatomilo, a tiny Vezo fishermen village. Wonderful setting, right at the beach. We had troubles finding the place, so try to phone the owners to direct you.

Open since 2017, Five Sense is a new luxury lodge. The furnishing was done by the owner of Bakuba, so this obviously worked out well.

Accommodation is in spacious beach villa's along a deserted beach. There' only a few rooms. Service and food ( fresh seafood) is great. Try their octopus!

If you don't mind to go back to basics, Manga Lodge is a place to consider.
It has a great location on the top of a dune overlooking the sea. Rooms and facilities are basic but fine, and the price is very friendly as well.

Laguna Blu Resort is an Italian run, mid-range lodge boosting a great location right at the sea and a private beach, great for swimming.

They offer spacious, bright bungalows with 'open air shower' and good food.
We think the prices are a bit steep for Malagasy standards.

Olobe Lodge is an exclusive lodge, located on the beautiful and remote bay of Andavadoaka, some 165 km or 6-8 hours in 4x4 vehicle from Tulear. It is a small set up, and utterly relaxing. Created and designed by the same owner as Bakuba Lodge.

Rates starts from € 125/ for a double room.

Hotel Kanto is a very basic place. Since it's the only place in Manja to spend the night, and Manja is hard to avoid as a stopover, there is not so much choice. They have beds & a restaurant... But don't expect much more than that.

An adventurous drive through mangrove and quicksand takes you to Hotel Entremer, a hidden gem at Belo sur Mer, perhaps the most stunning beach of the West Coast. The eco-lodge is passionately run by the owner, a friendly French lady. The home-cooked food is simply delicious and not the standard fare. Make sure you try her coco rum punch. Great price-quality ratio. This is our favorite place to stay in Belo sur Mer. You will not be the first person, to stay longer than planned.

Take note it's required to either travel with a pisteur or make sure to contact the hotel you're staying at for up-to-date route instructions!!

Akiba Marofandilia Lodge is newly renovated. It's quite high in price, but all inclusive. Located in the middle of the reserve, you will wake up with stunning views.

Relais du Kirindy is an authentic lodge with multiple bungalows. It's located near a small remote village. After a visit to the Kirindy Reserve, you can enjoy their good food or relax near the pool area.

Hotel Trecicogne is nothing special but has a very good price-quality ratio. Rooms overlook a courtyard, and are clean, cool and with good beds.

Palissandre is a luxury hotel and spa offering all the amenities you'd expect from a hotel in this price range. Big, inviting swimming pool, sundeck with lounge chairs, spacious and nicely decorated beach bungalows and good service, make this a great place to relax after some tiresome days on bumpy and dusty roads.

Chez Maggie is a lovely place to stay. The friendly staff will be happy to help you with anything. However, with a pool & located so close to the beach, you might as well just relax here.

Located near to the park entrance, Orchideé du Bemaraha is a decent mid-range option. There's an inviting pool, a welcome relief on those hot days in the Tsingy. Rooms are a bit worn out.

For those looking for a bit more luxury, Le Soleil is the best pick. Lovely compound, spacious and comfortable bungalows and an inviting infinity pool overlooking the bush, makes this a good place to unwind after a day of hiking and climbing the Tsingy.

You can contact them either via their website, or via email: contact@soleildestsingy.mg.

Olympe de Bemaraha is a great lodge to relax after your visit to the Tsingy. Have a drink at the bar, tasty dinner at the restaurant or just relax your muscles in the pool after hiking.

Miandrivazo does not have a range of options to choose from, and this is actually the only recommended place to stay. It is nothing special, but you would not expect a hotel of this standard and service in such a remote town.

Rooms are spacious, clean and cool. Staff is really friendly and they prepare good food. The swimming pool is a welcome relief on those hot days in Miandrivazo.

Acacias is a nice budget place to stay at Manambato village, the gateway to Canal de Pangalanes. Accommodation is in simple bungalows. The cosy restaurant is visited by locals and expats.

Especially in the weekends, the beach of Manambato is a popular place for Malagasy families. We enjoyed watching these families and mingle with the crowd, which you don't have if you stay at the more touristy lake resorts, for which a boat is required to get there.

Palmarium is perhaps the most popular place to stay at Canal de Pangalan.
The lodge is situated on a lovely private peninsula in lake Ampitabe where they have a small forest reserve with a wide variety of palms and 9 different species of tame lemurs. You can feed and touch them. Yes, it is touristy, some will love it, some will not. Yet, to be so close with these very gentle and funny creatures is indeed very special. Just make sure you don't start with this experience before you have done lemur trekking in the wild....We thought the Aye Aye excursion was disappointing.

You can park your car at Orania Lodge in Manambato village, from where it is a 45 min boat ride to the lodge. So you need to call them in advance and inform them about your expected time of arrival. 

Jungle Nofy is a beautiful lodge along the Canal des Pangalanes. Surrounded by the forest, along a white sandy beach, it's a perfect spot to relax. The friendly owners can help you with boat transfers and excursions. You can park your car at one of the secured parking lots in Manambato village.

La Pirogue is a popular and well managed lodge right at the lovely beach of Mahambo village. They offer budget and more deluxe family bungalows.
Their breakfast is one of the best we had in Madagascar; pancakes, eggs and fresh fruits, which you enjoy with your feet in the sand, right at the sea surrounded by flowers and palm trees.

Staff can help you with tickets for the ferry to Ile Sainte Marie.
Did you know, La Piroque is the most popular setting for the local music industry. Many Malagasy artists shoot their video clips here.

Libertalia offers different-sized bungalows and is located directly near the beach. If you're looking for whale-watching excursions, you can arrange it directly with the staff.

In this cozy luxurious lodge you will for sure have a lovely time. Get some rest after your roadtrip in the cozy rooms, have a swim in one of the pools or snorkel along the reefs near the lodge. Want to head out? The owners are happy to help you arranging a boat ride or other activities.

You won't find any decent hotels in Maevatanana. If you do need a stop over here on your way to Ankarafantsika, ChouChou and Le Mandarin are generally your only two doable options. You can book a room via Facebook.

You won't find any decent hotels in Maevatanana. If you do need a stop over here on your way to Ankarafantsika, Le Mandarin and ChouChou are generally your only two doable options. You can book a room via Facebook.

The lodge and restaurant itself are very basic. However, it's a fine place for just one or two nights, and the location is ideal. Just cross the street and you'll be at the entrance of Ankarafantsika National Park.

The most comfortable option in Antsohihy is Sofia Belle Vue hotel. After a long drive, a dip in the pool surely can be nice.

Le Paradisier is also a fine place for just a stop over in this transit town.

Le Relais de l'Ankarana is ideal if you're looking for a budget place. Located very close to Ankarana National Park, you can sit back and relax right after your hike. The owners offer home made breakfast and dinner, both very tasty.

At Iharana bush camp you will be sleeping in beautiful natural cottages. You'll lookout on the massifs of the Tsingy. After your hike, you can relax in the natural swimming pool. The lodge can also help you to organise a night walk, canoe ride or cycling tour. 

If you're looking for a budget friendly place located beautifully, this lodge is for you. The friendly staff will make sure to help you out where needed, and all rooms have a balcony with seaview.

Sleep in one of their three houses or eco domes, relax in the jungle spa (with natural swimming pool) or sign up for one of the many activities they organise.

Lakana Hotel is located in Ramena, around 50 KM from Diego Suarez. From Ramena, you can explore the wild coastline of Les Trois Baies. With easy access to the beach, two bars and a restaurant, Lakana is a nice place to stay while exploring the bays. The hotel has an ideal located directly along the beach, and the staff is very friendly. 

Les Jardins d'Ankify offers multiple bungalows. As revealed by the name, it's surrounded by beautiful gardens. The beach is a short walk away, and the owners will be happy to cook you a tasty meal.

Located along the beach, you will fall asleep hearing the waves in the background. If you have some time here, you can have a dip in the sea, and spot Nosy Komba. It's close to Ankify Harbour, so a convenient place to stay if you're planning to catch the ferry the next day.

Mahita Tsara is a nice hotel with a pool, restaurant and only 5 minutes walking from Djamandjara beach. The spacious rooms feel like a little home away from home. If you feel the need for some private time, you can also have dinner on your own balcony. Looking out over sea, that surely is a special experience.

Le Moya Beach has lovely bungalows, a great restaurant and a swimming pool. It's a recommended place to stay. However, if you plan on staying here, you might want to bring your car with you (if you weren't going to already ;)) since it's located a bit further from the village.

Emeraude is a beautiful lodge along the beach surrounded by mangrove forests. Stunning views from the pool and restaurant will make you not want to leave this place anytime soon. Also, for those interested, they have a diving centre on-site (Padi).