Western Madagascar
Le Camp Amoureux
Situated in Marofandilia village, an hour’s drive from the Avenue des Baobabs and 1.5 hours from Morondava, the camp is the most comfortable accommodation within reasonable proximity to Kirindy. The simple dome tents on covered, raised wooden platforms have outdoor en suite lavatory, basin and bucket shower. Unless one wants to stay within Kirindy itself to benefit from more potential wildlife experiences, this is the best option in the area. The camp has its own private reserve which, although rewarding, does not compare to Kirindy for wildlife, especially fossa.
Facilities
Bar and dining room in a two-storey building; private nature reserve
Local Wildlife
In the private reserve one can see some wildlife, but not nearly as much as in Kirindy Reserve (see Kirindy section)
Optional Activities
Daytime and nocturnal wildlife walks in the small private reserve and nearby Kirindy National Park.
Claire Pote
Area Specialist
The road from Morondava to Maronfandilia is accessible only between April and December. The camp’s name comes from nearby intertwined baobabs which appear to be embracing each other. It’s best to arrive at the Avenue des Baobabs either at sunrise or sunset for great photo-opportunities.
If you have any questions regarding our Madagascar tours, please feel free to contact me on +44 (0)1803 866965
[Our escort guide] was excellent – he had amazing vocabulary and was always good natured, patient and attentive. He provided us with a great commentary to the country and proved to be a brilliant wildlife spotter. Wildlife highlights: seeing a streaked tenrec, snorkelling with green turtles, the pygmy chameleons, the biggest giant millipede I’ve ever seen, a group of indris without the crowds and hearing their calls, seeing new families of birds – vangas and couas…Everything was a complete treat – my binoculars got a complete workout.