Masoala Forest Lodge provides luxury tented accommodation in the prime location on the peninsula. It is set behind golden beaches in a small clearing in the vast rainforest, at Tampolo. This tented lodge emphasises the glory of nature by providing all comfort requirements in a minimalist, unobtrusive style.
The five double “African Safari” tents at Masoala Forest Lodge are positioned on thatched wooden decks, behind the hardwood trees lining the shady beaches, providing privacy, with the sea on the doorstep. The tents are fully netted and furnished, providing the full experience of sleeping under canvas in the wilds, without any of the discomforts associated with camping. The bathroom facilities are discreetly located in traditional Malagasy forest huts, equipped to a modern European standard.
The communal dining and social area is a traditional Malagasy structure of wood and palm thatch, overlooking the sea. The catering is of wholesome “Swiss–Malagasy rainforest-cuisine”, specialising in the fresh local produce and seafood.
Masoala Forest lodge has shady hammocks catching the sea breeze, and the sounds of the forest all around and so there is ample opportunity for relaxation in this tropical paradise. The primary rainforest of Parc National Masoala, rich in wildlife, is a short walk in any direction and numerous birds, reptiles and mammals are found in the camp itself. The camp bounds on the warm, coral-rich waters of the Tampolo Parc Marin, with exciting snorkelling right off the beach. Sea kayaks are available for those wishing to further explore the islands, reefs, rivers and deserted beaches of the sheltered coastline. Excursions by boat, on foot, or by kayak to other special places on the peninsula are also available. There is also whale watching and fishing.
The eco-tourism activities of the Masoala Forest Lodge form part of an international conservation program for the Masoala Peninsula with the aim of providing a source of sustainable income for the local communities.
Masoala Forest Lodge is reached from the small town of Maroantsetra where you will board a motorboat for the exciting sea voyage across the Bay d’Antongil to the Masoala Peninsula.