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Babaomby Island Lodge, Diego Suarez | Timbuktu Travel
Diego Suarez

Babaomby Island Lodge

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About Babaomby Island Lodge

Calling all kitesurfers – Babaomby offers great waves from dawn to sunset
Travel by boat from the town of Ramena on Madagascar's far northern coast across vivid blue water to reach the circular cove of Emerald Bay, one of three enclosed bays in Diego Suarez and home to Babaomby Island Lodge. This is where watersports lovers – especially kitesurfers – gather in the windy season to hone their skills and enjoy the dawn-to-dusk waves. The tented accommodation is comfortable, the staff are welcoming and helpful, the food is fresh and good and the vibe is laid-back. Don't expect luxury, but if you love playing in the ocean, we guarantee you'll be back.
Diego Suarez , Madagascar
From $110 per person/per night
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10 Rooms
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The property

A stay at Babaomby is not cheap, but the lodge offers full board (excluding alcohol), so once you're there, you're worry-free. You certainly wouldn't want to miss the meals. Plentiful and delicious, they're served at a long table in the central area. Breakfasts include freshly baked pastries, lunches and dinners focus largely on local fish, but vegetarians are catered for. The beer is deliciously cold. There's a small library, but no mobile or wi-fi connection.

The rooms

Accommodation is in eight thatched permanent tents on platforms, with very comfortable beds (the pillows were some of the best on offer at Madagascar's lodges). The showers and toilets, which are shared, are spotless. All the rooms face the sea.

Activities

Kitesurfers and windsurfers, amateur and expert, flock here to attend the kitesurfing school and take advantage of the winds and the perfect waves. Take a boat ride to see the islands in the lagoon. Snorkel on the reef. Have a massage, play petanque, or settle back on the beach with a book from the library. At night, relax after dinner with a cold beer and watch the moon glint on the water.
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How to book Babaomby Island Lodge

How do I book Babaomby Island Lodge?

Babaomby Island 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 Babaomby Island 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 Babaomby Island Lodge?

Stays at Babaomby Island Lodge start from around $110 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.

Babaomby Island Lodge

Madagascar

Diego Suarez

A northern gem for nature lovers, home to private reserves, pretty bays and a super slow pace of life…