This tiny island in the north of Madagascar is perfect for those who crave Robinson Crusoe adventure, but with five-star luxuries.
The 25 beach facing, thatched villas are split between the north and south beaches (the north is slightly quieter) combining contemporary interiors, with wooden Malagasy artefacts, on the white-washed walls.
Small wooden verandas come with cushions and sofa’s offering shade from the sun and the large, stone bathrooms and high ceilings keep you cool.
The main bar and restaurant sit high on the corner of a rocky outcrop of the island itself, perfectly positioned for sunrise and sunset. A split level arrangement here offers a very relaxed beach bar spilling out onto the sand, with small wooden decking and cushions in which to relax, whereas the main dining area is upstairs, making the most of the views.
Tsarabanjina is very much barefoot luxury without the fuss, combining the perfect mix of style and atmosphere that suits both honeymooners and relaxed families.
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This relaxed and stylish privately-owned eco-lodge lies on the tropical shores of Ile St Marie and is everything you hope it will be, with the lobby area a simple mix of polished driftwood, smooth stone and colourful cushions, setting the scene. Each of the open-sided villas is stylishly furnished with creatively designed hanging beds and spotless bathrooms with the uncluttered interiors all cool whitewashed walls and dark wooden shutters. The large wrap-around verandas look out across the ocean or lodge grounds, where wooden walkways thread through the colourful tropical gardens, leading to the excellent restaurant, which not only has a superb wine cellar but serves the freshest food, with mouth-watering Creole, French and Malagasy influences.
Offering the perfect antidote to the dusty and adventurous Mandrare (its sister camp), these enormous, open-plan, luxury cottages are about exceptional service and being wined and dined. The rooms themselves and private decking are discreetly tucked away on a remote and wild stretch of mangrove beach, with the main lodge open but designed in such a way as to create a cosy and convivial atmosphere.
The thrilling 20-minute speedboat ride from the harbour to the island sets the scene for this stylish property, where eight, individually styled wooden cottages are hidden from view on a hillside overflowing with bougainvillea. Hard as it may be to leave the haven of peace the rooms and private veranda’s offer, the expansive beach below is dotted with plenty of discreet wooden jetty’s and hammocks in which to hide away and soak up the views of dazzling turquoise sea and mountains beyond if the island walks, snorkelling or diving all seem a bit too energetic.
Situated 120 kilometres north of Mahajanga and only accessible by the lodge’s private plane is the luxurious boutique Anjajavy hotel. Anjajavy rests on a peninsula from the Mozambique channel within a large bay, behind which lies a beautiful forest reserve which means Anjajavy offers you the best of both worlds – a beautiful beach and a private forest reserve full of lemurs and chameleons.
Only accessible by helicopter, Miavana lies on Nosy Ankao, close to Madagascar’s northernmost point. Making up part of a larger archipelago, this isolated desert island sits amongst azure seas, surrounded by shallow coral reefs. White-sand beaches fringe the outer edges of the island, with deep green vegetation filling its interior. Broad, low palm trees dot the coastline and quiet fishing villages are hidden within the island’s wide coves. Miavana is made up of 14 private villas, all with ocean and beach views. Scattered along Nosy Ankao’s shoreline, they range from one bedroom to three bedrooms in size. The beautiful location is perfect for outdoor activities, with whale watching, snorkelling, kite surfing, diving, sailing and walking all available.
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