Eastern Madagascar
Betsileo Country Lodge
A great option to break the long (nine hour) journey between Isalo National Park and Ranomafana. Betsileo Country Lodge is located just five minutes from the Anja Community Reserve, with its high concentration of ring-tailed lemurs, the primary attraction here. The interesting town of Ambalavao, home to the country’s largest zebu market, is less than a ten minute drive away.
Betsileo is in a wonderfully picturesque setting with a lovely atmosphere, boosted by the friendly and welcoming staff. Standard rooms are in the main building, with detached bungalows available also. The bungalows have two bedrooms and a private veranda. All room options are simple but comfortable, and have en suite bathrooms. There is complimentary Wi-Fi and an outdoor swimming pool. Refreshing drinks and tasty home-cooked food are served in a bar and restaurant in the main building.
Facilities
Small outdoor swimming pool, bar and restaurant. There are eight cabins and three standard rooms, with two VIP cabins to be completed this year.
Room options available: Bungalow room - double, Bungalow room - triple, standard room - double, Standard room - family, Standard room - triple.
Local Wildlife
Ring-tailed lemur, lowland streaked tenrec.
Madagascar girdled lizard, Barbour's day gecko, Dangalia lizard.
Malagasy coucal, Madagascar harrier-hawk, bee-eaters, grey-headed lovebird.
Claire Pote
Area Specialist
If you have any questions regarding our Madagascar tours, please feel free to contact me on +44 (0)1803 866965
Loved it all! 17 species of lemurs, loads of reptiles and endemic birds. Did masses of photography. Highlights included male giraffe necked weevil, witnessing an indri howling and Verreauxs sifakas jumping through the trees in gorgeous early morning light. [Our guide] was great as were local guides. Very happy with the itinerary. We wanted it to be a wildlife holiday as that is our primary interest, but found the landscape variety and tribal dimensions very rewarding too.
