Amber Mountain National Park

The Litchi Tree

Name: The Litchi Tree
Address: Amber Mountain National Park, Madagascar
Price range: From US$140 per person, per night

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The Litchi Tree

About The Litchi Tree

A welcoming colonial oasis

In the land of the tropical litchi where 90% of the residents are farmers, you’ll find this historical manor tucked away on the hillside. Built in 1902, The Litchi Tree has been returned to it’s former glory since its heyday as home to French admiralty. Expansive well-manicured grounds hug the white colonial mansion, which has a breathtaking view of the bay below. Fine dining, good wine, coffee and company can all be found here - many call it an “oasis”.

Amber Mountain National Park , Madagascar

From $140 per person/per night

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The property

You’ll be impressed by the grand staircase at the entrance, and as you move through the historical space, what the owner has done with it will put a pleasing smile on your face. The dining room is on par with any private club in Europe, there’s a small lounge and bar - all adorned with African curious, tasteful antique furniture, exposed wooden rafters and flowers carefully arranged. It’s intimate and you can feel care has been taken with the space.

The rooms

The six spacious guest rooms are minimally but tastefully decorated. Each has a quiet corner with a writer's desk and luggage rack, a spacious en suite bathroom and a queen-size four-poster bed which has linen in a burst of colour and a mosquito net. The whitewashed stone walls and locally crafted, dark wood furniture add to the African-island atmosphere. Some rooms have a private bougainvillea-adorned wooden deck.

Activities

You’ll want to hole up here for a while but once you’ve got your groove back head to the tropical forest of Amber Mountain National Park. There are eight different lemur species to be found here as well as a curious creature called the fossa. Another major highlight is the Ankarana massif, a 2500 hectare display of jagged middle Jurassic coral or the Red Tsingy, a unique geological formation of red laterite stone.

Plan your stay

How to book The Litchi Tree

How do I book The Litchi Tree?

The Litchi Tree 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 The Litchi Tree 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 The Litchi Tree?

Stays at The Litchi Tree start from around $140 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

Amber Mountain National Park

Chase waterfalls, hike, and marvel at the smaller things in this rainforest paradise.