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Eastern Highlights, Luxury Holidays in Madagascar

Luxury Holidays in Madagascar, Eastern Highlights

Meet the local wildlife face to face at Vakona Forest Lodge

Madagascar Beach Holidays - Ile Sainte Marie

Andasibe National Park is a protected area located 140kms to the east of Antananarivo. It actually comprises two parts: the Mantadia Park and the Analamazaotra reserve of Indri, spread over 16,000 hectares. A real treasure in terms of fauna, Andasibe hosts 11 species of lemurs of which the biggest , the Indri Indri, is easily spotted because of its impressive shrieks.

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The park also shelters 112 bird species, reptiles, insects and batrachians. As for its flora, it is the luxuriant vegetation of tropical forests with several varieties of ferns, epihyts, sacred creepers, orchids and dwarf palm trees.

The well-surfaced road between Antananarivo and Toamasina is one of Madagascar’s most travelled, with most folk flocking in this direction to see (and hear) the indri, Madagascar’s biggest lemur, in Parc National d’Andasibe-Mantadia.

Further north the beautiful Île Sainte Marie is also easy to reach, and the island’s palm-fringed beaches and turquoise water are beginning to edge out Nosy Be as a sun-worshipper’s favourite paradise.

Accommodation options

Vakona Forest Lodge. Surrounded by lush tropical forest, this is a true gem for wildlife enthusiasts with a wide variety of wildlife to enjoy (especially the troops of Indri). This popular lodge blends seamlessly into its surroundings to make you feel as if you are in the forest. More...

Ile Sainte Marie is a tropical island just off the East coast of Northern Madagascar. Once known for being a haven for pirates and vagabonds, it is now a treasure island for those seeking palm-lined beaches, coral reefs and relaxation. More…

Andasibe Hotel is one of the most luxurious hotel in the East coast of Madagascar. More...

Eulophiella Resort is nestled in the heart of an area of primary forest of several hectares. More...