Mandrare River Camp

Saint Luce, Madagascar

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Stay at Mandrare River Camp

Mandrare River Camp is a remote and beautifully positioned bush lodge on the banks of the Mandrare River. The seven guest tents are all en-suite and all enjoy river views. The riverine forest provides shade during the often high heat of the day. A communal open building is home to a bar, dining area, viewing deck and swimming pool. Meals are served in various locations around this area.

Activities are extremely varied: night walks in the Sacred Spiny Forest; day walks in the Sacred Gallery Forest. 4×4 Safaris and walking safaris along the Mandrare River as well as longer trips to the river mouth where you’ll find impressive dunes. Mandrare has its own avenue of baobabs which you only share with other camp guests. The cultural experiences of this area are authentic and fascinating.

Why we love it

In the early morning you can watch the changing light as the sun rises over the river directly in front of your tent.
With its small number of tents and secluded location, the camp is incredibly peaceful and makes a simple but authentic place from which to explore the island’s diverse wildlife and unique indigenous culture.
Set on the banks of the Manampanihy River in the Ifotaka Community Forest.

Facilities

Child Friendly

2 x Pools

Fitness Facilities

Spa

Restaurant

Bar

Experiences

Cultural Visits

Experience ordinary life on the island with a trip to the local market in the neighbouring village, before heading to a nearby school.

Forest Walk

Take a day or night walk into the spiny forest, home to a variety of wildlife, with a stop at an ancient burial forest abundant in the famous ring-tailed lemurs.

Birding

Spend a morning walking in the wetland area, where frequent avian visitors include painted snipe, teal, and malachite kingfisher.

Sundowners

Drive into the baobab forest to watch the sun set over the trees with a refreshing gin and tonic in hand, for a beautiful end to the day.

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Lesley

It was fabulous. I was planning to write a message with detailed feedback. It’s a unique place and provided a very special experience for the both of us. The holiday was fantastic and Madagascar is a very special country. Masoala was maybe one of my favourite experiences ever. The lodge and the setting are beautiful, the activities on point.