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Vakona Forest Lodge

BP 750, Andasibe, Madagascar
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London
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2012 NEW

The lodge is in a beautiful setting in the middle of the rainforest in Andasibe. As the weather was quite wet, the bungalows and bedding did smell of damp wood which wasn't particularly pleasant but they were otherwise clean with a working hot shower and toilet. I would agree with many of the other reviewers in that the restaurant is... More

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London, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 May 2012 NEW

We were pleasantly suprised to find this hotel as nice as it was - our long trip from Tana had left us quite tired! The food was very good at the restuarant and staff pleasant, and the bungalow rooms were spacious and felt nice and private due to the fact that you've got tropical flora (and fauna) all around you.... More

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15 reviews 15 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

We did not stay here, but at Feon y Ala. However we eat eat lunch here and the food was somewhat disappointing - overpriced for what they serve and its was nice, very edible, but very average compared to other food we were served on our tour of Eastern Madagascar. However we really enjoyed lemur island - it was wonderful... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

The hotel comprises a number of detached and semi detached bungalows set into a hillside around a lake. If you have difficulties walking, try to ask for a room nearer the reception as some rooms involve a climb of some 60 steps (or 30 steps if you take a longer walk via the road rather than using the footpath). The... More

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London, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2012
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Vakona isn't a "real" safari, and doesn't pretend to be. It is a well-appointed lodge about 150km or four hours drive from Antananarivo, where you can encounter lemurs and crocodiles and enjoy a wonderful setting and decent food and accommodation. A great way to break up a Madagascar business trip.

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Hong Kong
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2012
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Our group stayed in this lodge for 1 night. The room was basic but very nice, bed was comfortable with a mosquito net. Although there was no air-con, it was not hot at night as temperature I think dropped to below 20 degrees Celsius. There was no TV in the room. There was water heater in each room and water... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012
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Exactly, the hotel is too expensive, the restaurant is not cozy, but you have a lemur island all for you. In the island you can feed several lemurs from your hand. They jump all around you, even on your head. They also have a diademed sifaka dancing. In the price of the ticket (quite cheap) you can also visit a... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2012

My husband and I went here as our first stop in Madagascar for our Honeymoon. We wanted to come to see the Indri Indri and only had time for one night. The room was great and the hotel property is beautiful. The dining room is great and they reserve you a table that is "your table" for while you stay... More

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8 reviews 8 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 January 2012

Vakona is a pricey lodge by Madagsacar standards, but the service and services leave a lot to be desired.

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 January 2012
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This lodge was excellent! It is in a beautiful setting, away from the rest of the tourist accommodation in the area and is expertly created. The lodges are large and spacious, with mosquito nets and good working bathrooms. The food was good (although if you have gone full board/all inclusive, the menu can be limiting...it is worth asking the waiters... More

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