Andasibe

Mantadia Lodge

Q: How much does it cost to stay at Mantadia Lodge?

Stays at Mantadia Lodge start from around US$150 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.

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Mantadia Lodge

About Mantadia Lodge

Wake to the call of indri lemurs drifting through the rainforest mist

Lying just south of Madagascar's Andasibe-Mantadia National Park is the newest accommodation in the region, and it's certainly worth a look. In 2018, Mantadia Lodge opened its hilltop doors outside the tiny town of Andasibe, the gateway to the rainforest. This habitat is increasingly threatened by a growing population and its insatiable desire for wood, but is also increasingly valued as a precious natural resource, attracting tourists and creating jobs, and for its intrinsic value as a scarce biome. Mantadia is still experiencing a few growing pains, but it gets a most things right and makes for a comfortable stay.

Andasibe , Madagascar

From $150 per person/per night

Retreat

25 Rooms

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The property

The main area's high ceilings and massive windows let in a lot of light and offer wide, ever-changing views of the surrounding hills. The restaurant (which serves a good, though limited, French and Malagasy menu) and the lounge both feel a little unfinished, as does the young garden, but these will soften and mellow in time. Several large umbrellas on the deck shade wicker tables and chairs, the pool seems to hang over the forest, and there's a good spa.

The rooms

The 25 rooms, including one family suite that sleeps five, are generously spaced, with forest and plantations all around. The rooms are impressive for a three-star hotel, spacious, with an efficient wood-burning stove, and large glass doors opening to a private patio. The bed sits atop a huge wooden base (mind your shins) and is dressed with fine linens and a duvet. En-suite bathrooms have all the modern conveniences. There is also a TV and wi-fi.

Activities

Andasibe-Mantadia protects a large swathe of Madagascar's remaining rainforest and is a 30-minute drive from the lodge. The best (and only) way to explore it is on foot, with a local guide (the lodge will arrange one). Follow trails through pristine forest, past lakes and sacred waterfalls, looking out for lemurs (the park's most famous inhabitants), plus other species – Madagascar has the highest rate of endemic life on the planet, especially birds, amphibians and reptiles. Périnet Reserve is nearby.

Why we love it

Listening to the whale-like song of the indri lemurs drifting through the forest and into your cabin in the morning.

Insiders Tip

Request a room with a higher number - these are typically positioned with the best views of the forest canopy and valley from their terraces.

Something to think about

Charging stations can be limited, so bring a power bank for electronics, especially if you're taking lots of photos.

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How to book Mantadia Lodge

How do I book Mantadia Lodge?

Mantadia 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 Mantadia 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 Mantadia Lodge?

Stays at Mantadia Lodge start from around $150 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.

Madagascar

Andasibe

The island’s most popular wildlife destination is home to 13 lemur species and the intriguing indri.