Western Madagascar
Akiba Lodge Marofandilia
Part of the Akiba Lodge portfolio of accommodation in Madagascar, Marofandilia is located in the heart of the dry forest of Menabe Antimena, an area full of the iconic baobab trees. This protected area of 209,460 ha is located 25 km north of Morondava with the Avenue of the Baobabs located in between. Along with the majestic baobabs, the area is home to mangroves, a large swathe of dry forest, and Lake Komanaomby.
The bungalows blend harmoniously into the surrounding landscape and an elevated, open-sided restaurant takes you up into the canopy of baobabs and surrounding forest, where you can enjoy gourmet cuisine featuring local produce prepared with an international twist. The staff, primarily from local communities greet you with an incredibly warm and personal welcome, including experienced guides that lead a range of excursions.
As well as eight species of lemur found in the reserve, Malagasy giant jumping rat, flat-tailed tortoise and the Madame Berthe’s mouse lemur are three critically endangered species that reside in this region.
Facilities
Four bungalows with en suite bathrooms, raised beds, mosquito nets, open-air showers, 24/7 electricity from solar panels. There is an open-sided, elevated restaurant and lounge area. Wi-Fi is available in the communal space.
Local Wildlife
Eight species of lemur including; Madame Berthe's mouse lemur, Verreaux's sifaka, Coquerel's giant mouse lemur.
Fossa, Madagascan flying fox, striped mongoose, Malagasy giant jumping rat, flat-tailed turtle.
Alan Godwin
Area Specialist
If you have any questions regarding our Madagascar tours, please feel free to contact me on +44 (0)1803 866965
[Our escort guide] was excellent – he had amazing vocabulary and was always good natured, patient and attentive. He provided us with a great commentary to the country and proved to be a brilliant wildlife spotter. Wildlife highlights: seeing a streaked tenrec, snorkelling with green turtles, the pygmy chameleons, the biggest giant millipede I’ve ever seen, a group of indris without the crowds and hearing their calls, seeing new families of birds – vangas and couas…Everything was a complete treat – my binoculars got a complete workout.