Nature Lodge

Top choice in Northern Madagascar


A couple of kilometres north of Joffreville, this ecolodge boasts magnificent views of the valley and lovely wooden safari-lodge-style cottages. The interiors are chic, with colourful batiks, original sculptures and raffia matting on the walls, and have great bathrooms. Meals are served in the large thatched dining room and bar (menu Ar60,000). It's solar-powered and they grow their own vegetables.

The lodge is a 20-minute drive from the entrance to Parc National Montagne d'Ambre.


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