East Madagascar Holidays
Travelling around Eastern Madagascar can be a challenge, but it is definitely worth it. It offers stunning scenery and flora and fauna.
Eastern Madagascar’s flora is rich with ferns, mosses, orchids and it also has medicinal plants. Its fauna represents no less than eleven endemic species of lemur such as Daubentonia Madagascariensis, Indri-Indris or the biggest lemurs in Madagascar, Aye-Ayes, Fulvus lemurs and many diurnal and nocturnal species. There is also the opportunity to discover the smallest chameleon, and other reptiles in the park as well as the very colourful Mantella frog, which is easily spotted.
The Masoala peninsular is one of the largest and most diverse areas of virgin rainforest in Madagascar and probably contains the largest number of unclassified species. Masoala Forest Lodge is located in the heart of the wild Masoala Peninsula, this rustic bush camp where nature still reigns in all its glory. Masoala also includes three marine reserves, designed to protect the peninsula's coral reef systems. Humpback whales use the nearby Bay of Antongil for calving and can be seen from the park's coastline. The park forests abound with chameleons and geckos, as well as several previously undiscovered species of butterfly and fish. Situated in Maroantsetra, one of Madagascar's most authentic towns is the beautiful Relais du Masoala.
The Pangalanes canal is a man made waterway, which connects a series of lakes on the eastern coast of Madagascar. The quiet waters of the canal and lakes are used by local fishermen for transporting their goods and also for fishing. Lake Ampitabe is one of the larger lakes and is accessible only by boat. This beautiful isolated lake is wonderfully peaceful with broad sparklingly white beaches and clear water, Bushhouse Lodge provides a perfect remote accommodation location and offers magnificent views of the surrounding area.