Vakona Forest Lodge

Andasibe-Mantadia National Park, Madagascar

A forest lodge bordering Andasibe-Mantadia, well known for its adjacent lemur island reserve.

Overview

Vakona Forest Lodge sits on the edge of Andasibe-Mantadia National Park, a long-established property known for the adjacent Lemur Island, a private reserve where several lemur species can be seen at close range.

Rooms & Table

The Rooms

Bungalows set within forested grounds, each simply furnished with a private veranda.

Food & Service

A straightforward dining programme served in the lodge’s main restaurant.

Activities

Guided walks into Andasibe-Mantadia National Park, night walks for nocturnal species, and visits to the lodge’s private Lemur Island.

Wildlife & Photography

Andasibe-Mantadia is the most reliable place in Madagascar to hear and see the indri, the island’s largest living lemur, alongside numerous other lemur species and endemic birds.

A Photographer's Note

The indri’s haunting dawn calls, audible from the surrounding forest, make for a distinctive audio-visual experience worth building a morning around.

Conservation & Impact

The lodge supports Andasibe-Mantadia’s forest conservation efforts, protecting habitat for the critically endangered indri.

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