Akiba Lodge Marofandilia

Part of the Akiba Lodge portfolio of accommodation in Madagascar, Marofandilia is located in the heart of the dry forest of Menabe Antimena, an area full of the iconic baobab trees. This protected area of 209,460 ha is located 25 km north of Morondava with the Avenue of the Baobabs located in between. Along with the majestic baobabs, the area is home to mangroves, a large swathe of dry forest, and Lake Komanaomby.

The bungalows blend harmoniously into the surrounding landscape and an elevated, open-sided restaurant takes you up into the canopy of baobabs and surrounding forest, where you can enjoy gourmet cuisine featuring local produce prepared with an international twist. The staff, primarily from local communities greet you with an incredibly warm and personal welcome, including experienced guides that lead a range of excursions.

As well as eight species of lemur found in the reserve, Malagasy giant jumping rat, flat-tailed tortoise and the Madame Berthe’s mouse lemur are three critically endangered species that reside in this region.