Let's help you plan

Joanna - Travel Consultant
Johnny - Travel Consultant
Eve - Travel Consultant
HeartHeartHeartHeartHeart
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars on Feefo

4.9/5 (1001 reviews)

Ankasy Lodge, Isalo | Timbuktu Travel
Isalo

Ankasy Lodge

Travel and Leisure Worlds Best Awards for number 1 tour operator in the world 2024 and number 2 tour operator in the world 2025
We're one of the World's Best Tour Operators!
Named three years running in Travel+Leisure World's Best, including No.1 in 2024

About Ankasy Lodge

Bliss-out oceanside on Africa's most exotic isle
Dozing in the sun off off Africa's southeast coast is Madagascar, a mysterious island country of unfamiliar cultures, extreme scenery, and exotic species that draw adventurers and easy-going island-lovers alike. A world biodiversity hotspot, much of the island's plant and animal life occurs nowhere else on Earth. Set far off the tourist track in the remote southwest is Ankasy Lodge, an authentic beach retreat on a pretty white-sand inlet overlooking the Mozambique Channel. It's unpretentious and utterly charming, with 1.3 kilometres of beachfront, a great little restaurant and superb local staff. The luxuries here are all natural.
Isalo , Madagascar
From $60 per person/per night
Beach
9 Rooms
Open Map
Static map

Property details

The property

​Tucked into the coastal forests, the lodge's restaurant faces the endless horizon. Its thatched roof, sand floors and stone pillars make it little more than a shelter from the elements, but don't be deceived – everything you could possibly need is here. There's a small bar that serves frosty brews, and a cosy cushioned lounge. Individual tables are set uniformly throughout and scattered shells decorate the perimeter.

The rooms

The nine beach bungalows are substantial, yet don't seem out of place in this easy, breezy environment. Natural materials have been used throughout – white stone walls, wooden floors and thatched roofs. Outside each, a sheltered veranda is furnished with a lovely suspended daybed and a few chairs. Inside are two bedrooms – a master with a king-sized bed, and a smaller room with two/three single beds, all with mosquito nets. Bathrooms are shared, with double sinks and large showers.

Activities

​This water-lovers' paradise has an extensive catalogue of options: skiing, sailing on a catamaran or a traditional vezo pirogue, kitesurfing, snorkelling and whale watching in season (July–Sept). Quad bikes are at the ready for a ride on the beach or to a local village. There are also a couple of kayaks if you want to explore the lagoon under your own steam, and a 15-metre board for windsurfing, which can be exceptional here.
Plan your stay

How to book Ankasy Lodge

How do I book Ankasy Lodge?

Ankasy Lodge can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made Madagascar trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended Madagascar trips featuring Ankasy Lodge or get advice and suggestions from one of our Madagascar specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.

How much does it cost to stay at Ankasy Lodge?

Stays at Ankasy Lodge start from around $60 per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.

Ankasy Lodge

Madagascar

Isalo National Park

Search for dancing sifakas and leaping lemurs amid a melee of watercolour views and crystal pools.