Mandrare River Camp in Madagascar offers guests easy access to unique spiny forest, fascinating wildlife and opportunities to encounter the Antandroy tribespeople.
Located on Madagascar’s secluded southeastern coast, Mandrare River Camp offers guests easy access to unique spiny forest, an abundance of fascinating wildlife and opportunities to encounter the Antandroy tribespeople who call this otherworldly landscape home. Accommodation is provided in just 7 tented suites, each named after a local animal and furnished with a four-poster bed romantically draped in mosquito netting, comfortable shaded area to sit and a fully plumbed ensuite bathroom.
Dining takes place in a communal space, with hand-carved wooden tables softly lit by flickering hurricane lanterns. Food is a real highlight, using only the finest and freshest produce, with dishes a tantalising fusion of Malagasy and French cuisines. Drinks available include refreshing fruit juices as well as a selection of imported wines and spirits.
Activities at Mandrare River Camp centre around the region’s weird and wonderful creatures; explore the terrain on foot or by 4X4, expanding your knowledge of Madagascar’s weird and wonderful natural environment. An impressive five species of lemur may be seen during your stay here, plus a huge array of amphibians, reptiles and birds. Cultural highlights include a visit to the local market, with a chance to tour sacred tombs, witness ancient ceremonies and watch traditional musical performances.
Location
How to get to Mandrare River Camp
Scheduled flights leave from Antananarivo several times a week to Fort Dauphin (now known as Tolagnaro). Mandrare River Camp is 3.5 hours’ drive from this historic seaside city.
Activities at Mandrare River Camp
- Game drives in 4X4 vehicles
- Walking safaris
- Market visits
- Antandroy community tours
- Bird-watching
*Some activities are available at extra cost.
Mandrare River Camp Highlights
- A secluded tented camp on Madagascar’s undeveloped southeastern coast
- Romantic riverside tented suites with four-poster beds
- Inspired Malagasy and French fusion cuisine
- Safaris on foot and by vehicle to seek out lemurs and other exotic wildlife
- Eye-opening cultural encounters with Antandroy tribal communities
Accommodation in Madagascar
Below are some of our preferred hotels, tented camps and lodges in Madagascar. Please contact us to tailor accommodation options to suit the style of your trip and your budget.
Anjajavy Hotel
The Anjajavy Hotel is a Relais & Chateaux property set on an untouched peninsula in Madagascar's north offering simple yet decidedly luxurious accommodation and access to unbridled nature.
Hotel Palissandre Cote West
Just half an hour from Madagascar’s iconic Baobab Alley, the Hotel Palissandre Cote Ouest is located on a beach in Morondava, on the island’s remote west coast.
Hotel Pavillon de L’Emyrne
The charming Hotel Pavillon de l'Emyrne is situated in a traditional 1930s building in the heart of Antananarivo, with beautiful views of the Royal Hill of Ambohimanga and its surrounding plains.
Manafiafy Beach and Rainforest Lodge
Manafiafy Beach and Rainforest Lodge is located on Madagascar's idyllic southeastern coast offering wonderful snorkelling and lemur-viewing opportunities.
Mandrare River Camp
On Madagascar’s secluded southeastern coast, Mandrare River Camp offers guests easy access to unique spiny forest, an abundance of fascinating wildlife and opportunities to encounter the
Masoala Forest Lodge
Masoala Forest Lodge is a luxurious outpost located on the stunning rainforest-clad Masoala Peninsula on Madagascar’s remote northeast coast.
Relais des Plateaux Hotel
The welcoming Relais des Plateaux Hotel provides travellers with everything they need for a comfortable stopover in Antananarivo, Madagascar's lively capital.
Vakona Forest Lodge
Nestled on a private estate set amid dense rainforest, Vakona Forest Lodge offers visitors outstanding wildlife experiences as well as a peaceful setting to relax.
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