Vakona Forest Lodge

... we had lunch and then we went off to Vakona lemur sanctuary which is within the massive grounds of the posh and overly expensive Vakona Forest Lodge. There is a crocodile farm and small zoo which we choose not to visit but they did have an area apart from ...

... with our visit, and rather smug that we had seen so much when everyone had been saying we'd see nothing. Then headed for Vakona Forest Lodge, where we were to stay that night.  On the way we stopped at Ile des Lemuriens (Isle of Lemurs).  ...

... at the edge of the country's central plateau  and at over 1,000 metres is often quite cool. Our destination was Vakona Forest Lodge, near the park and it was a  very welcome sight after 30 hours travelling. Especially welcome ...

... and some good wildlife later (we see the largest chameleon Mr. Florent has ever seen), we reach our destination without a drop of rain falling: Vakona Forest Lodge (www.hotel-vakona.com).  I drop my bag in my room and we head right out for a night ...

... flora: clove trees, cinnamon trees, cocoa trees, vanilla plants and other orchids. Avoid T-trap of Nosy Komba. * Vakona Forest Lodge (private) is in Andasibe, near Andasibe national reserve. Rent bungalow within forest lodge, (horseriding, trekking) ...