Andasibe Lemurs Lodge is a riverside lodge in the village of Andasibe, in the eastern highlands, close to the rainforest reserves where the indri live. Accommodation includes standard doubles, economy rooms, comfort bungalows and family bungalows, many with balconies, rainfall showers and sound-insulated walls. Facilities include an outdoor pool with sunloungers and umbrellas, a children's pool, a restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, a garden, a terrace, a playground, an art gallery, bike hire and massage services. There are meeting rooms, and the lodge keeps a manager's reception each day, which is a nice touch for a small property. Staying overnight changes the Andasibe experience. The day tour from the capital is long, and most of it is spent on the road, while a night here lets you walk the forest early in the morning when the indri call, and join a guided night walk to see nocturnal lemurs, frogs and chameleons. The lodge is a few kilometres from the island reserve of Vakona and from a community-run forest area, so guides and drivers can reach several sites in a day. It suits families, couples and wildlife enthusiasts who want a comfortable base with a pool after muddy walks.
Location and getting around
Andasibe is a half-day journey by road from Antananarivo, and the final stretch passes through damp, green countryside. The lodge is roughly three to four kilometres from the nearest lemur reserves, so a short drive or a longer walk reaches the trailheads. Guides and drivers are normally arranged through the lodge or an operator, and it helps to book the night walk and early morning guide in advance. An airport shuttle is available for a surcharge, but most guests arrive with a driver from the capital.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms have minibars, laptop-friendly workspaces, flat-screen televisions, free toiletries and daily housekeeping, and the property has free self-parking and wifi in public areas. Breakfast is a continental buffet that carries a surcharge, so check your rate. The setting is cool in the evening and damp in the wet months, so ask about blankets and bring a warm layer. Check-in runs from midday to the evening, and after-hours check-in is not available, so tell the lodge about late arrivals after a long drive.
Who it suits and good to know: it works for travellers who want a night or two in the forest and a comfortable room with a pool, and for families who value a playground and a garden. Pets are allowed for a fee. Wildlife viewing is never guaranteed, but the guides are skilled, and the early morning is the best time for the indri. The rainy season brings heavy showers and leeches on the trails, so bring waterproofs and shoes with grip, and keep some cash for guides, park fees and tips.
Why stay here
- ✓Riverside setting with bungalows
- ✓Outdoor pool with sunloungers
- ✓Children’s pool and playground
- ✓Restaurant serving three meals a day
- ✓Garden and terrace
- ✓Massage and spa services
- ✓Bike hire
- ✓Free parking and public-area wifi
Good questions
Where is Andasibe Lemurs Lodge?+
In the village of Andasibe on a river, a few kilometres from the nearest lemur reserves.
Does the lodge have a pool?+
Yes, an outdoor pool with sunloungers and a children's pool.
Can pets stay?+
Pets are allowed for a fee. Confirm the details with the lodge when you reserve.
