Situated: Masoala Peninsula
Owned: South African / Swiss
Managed:South African / Swiss
Opened: 2001
Rooms:12
Capacity: 24
Restaurant: Seating 24
Food: Malagasy/ Swiss
Languages:English, French, Malagasy, Swiss German, Afrikaans
Accessibility:Fly to Maroansetra from Tana, boat transfer to lodge.
Bonus:No leeches!
Kids:As long as they enjoy the outdoors.
Activities:Forest walks, kayaking, snorkelling - see under Tours.
Average Price Per Person Per Night:
THB big size: 5000Ar (we don't have small sizes)
Gin Tonic: 7000Ar
THB = Three Horse Beer, a popular standard. Ar = Ariary, the local currency.

Our Opinion:It has taken me too many years to visit this unspoilt part of Madagascar. It was as I expected and more - the rainforest truly meets the ocean here; it is hot and humid but it is rainforest. Primary Rain Forest at that. With around 4500 mm of rain per annum you can expect a lot of it. But this is what it is all about. The beaches are pristine and dotted with pitch black rocks. There is some snorkelling here but it is not really what you are visiting for.

The rooms are comfortable and airy. the food was great and I found it amazing how they manage when the nearest shop is over 3 hours away by boat! The staff were all, as usual in Madagascar, well trained and friendly and Felix (Malagasy) the chief guide is a partner in the business. For the nature lover this would be my first choice of places to visit in Madagascar - combined with two nights camping at Nosy Mangabe.

Last visited by MadagasCaT:Oct 2010.