NEED TO KNOW
- Manafiafy beach & Rainforest lodge is located in a small sleepy village on the south east cost of Madagascar
- A two and a half hour drive from Fort Dauphin
- The lodge is entirely powered by solar power
- Only six bungalows on the edge of the forest and a short walk to the ocean in a sheltered bay
- Excellent location for birdlife and lemurs
- Seasonal whale watching from a 15ft observation tower ( June - September)
- Manafiafy is an excellent choice of lodge for guests looking for a balance of relaxation and activities
THE HOTEL
Manafiafy also known as St Luce, it was here in 1613 the first Portuguese traders laid anchor due to the calm waters and small islands around the bay.
There are many activities at Manafiafy Beach & Rainforest Lodge including; Birding trips into the mangroves and wetlands by motorboat, canoeing in the mangroves, boat trips to nearby islands for picnic lunches and snorkelling, day and night walks in the littoral rainforest. For an extra cost you can go whale watching by motor boat and sport fishing by motor boat. The bay is sheltered and provides for safe and excellent swimming and snorkelling.
Each bunglow has been individually designed and is spacious and has all the comforts needed. Each bungalow has a private sun deck with furniture that is designed for you to relax and enjoy the magnificent views. Two of the bungalows can accommodate families. Each bunglow is en-suite with running hot and cold water.
Meals are a sumptuous affair with freshest of ingredients used to create anything from a continental breakfast on your private deck to a seafood barbeque on the beach.
Experience a night walk in the forest, a highlight of any trip looking out for the nocturnal animals that live here especially the Aye Aye and Brown lemurs.
We very much appreciated the champagne to celebrate A&K's anniversary. Our guide Omar & driver Basil were both absolutely excellent throughout. Many thanks for making our trip to Jordan so enjoyable and for all the hard work that ensured our holiday ran so smoothly! 
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