Feb
ClosedClosed throughout February.
Berenty & the south, Madagascar
Explore Africa level, based on the typical lowest nightly rate per person sharing: Value under A$400, Mid-range A$400 to A$899, Luxury A$900 to A$1,799, Ultra-luxury A$1,800 or more.
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All inclusive (AI)
All meals, Canapés and picnic lunches and 5 more
9 tents
Safari style tent
All ages welcome
Family rooms available
By air
5 min from Ifotaka Airstrip
Wi-Fi in public areas
Solar power
From about A$980
per person / night, sharing
Overview
Mandrare River Camp sits beneath tamarind trees beside the Mandrare River in southern Madagascar. Its nine safari-style tents have en-suite bathrooms, river-facing decks and mosquito-netted king-size beds. Shared forest walks bring the spiny and gallery forests into focus, with lemurs, chameleons and birds among the wildlife to look for. Visits to Ifotaka and sacred forests introduce Antandroy culture, while sundowners take guests to the riverbank or baobabs. Back at camp, there is a swimming pool and an open-air lounge and bar. All meals, listed drinks, shared guided activities and road transfers from Fort Dauphin are included.
“A rewarding choice for families, birders and curious wildlife travellers who want guided forest walks and cultural encounters, with a small tented camp and a pool to return to.”
Known for
Lemur encounters, spiny forests and Antandroy cultural visits shape a stay beside the Mandrare River.
Your stay
Board: All inclusive (AI)
Flights, visas and travel insurance are excluded. The conservation levy is USD 120 per person per stay until 9 January 2027, then USD 60 per person per night from 25 March 2027 to 9 January 2028.
A private guide, vehicle and driver cost USD 1,000 per day. French Champagne is payable locally and available on request.
Facilities
Rooms
Getting there
Good to know
Before you travel
Level 2: Exercise a high degree of caution
Last updated
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When to go
Closed throughout February.
Wildlife: Lush conditions, excellent birding and active reptiles follow the rains.
Warm days and green landscapes follow the rains, with excellent birding and active reptiles.
Wildlife: The landscape remains green and wildlife is active.
Warm days, cooler evenings and green landscapes make this a good month for wildlife and photography.
Wildlife: Mild daytime temperatures and cooler nights mark early winter.
Mild days and cool nights mark early winter. Independence Day celebrations take place in late June.
Wildlife: Dry conditions bring rewarding wildlife viewing and excellent birding.
Dry weather and thinning vegetation help wildlife viewing, with excellent birding.
Wildlife: Dry conditions bring rewarding wildlife viewing and excellent birding.
Clear skies and dry conditions continue, with rewarding lemur viewing and birding.
Wildlife: Wildlife congregates near the river and lemur sightings are especially rewarding.
Wildlife gathers near the river as other water sources dry, making lemur sightings especially rewarding.
Wildlife: Peak season for birding and wildlife.
A peak month for wildlife and birding, with heightened activity and good walking conditions.
Wildlife: Peak wildlife and birding continue with early rains.
Peak wildlife activity and birding continue as brief afternoon thunderstorms begin.
Wildlife: The river flows strongly and wildlife remains abundant.
The river flows strongly again, wildlife remains abundant and festive celebrations add cultural interest.
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Rates and availability are confirmed by the lodge when you contact them.