Dounia Forest Lodge

Discover Endemic Species

Dounia Forest Lodge is situated in the spectacular rainforest covered peninsula of Masoala National Park on Madagascar’s northeast coast. It is only 2 minutes from the entrance to the Masoala National Park.

Dounia Forest Lodge’s charming and spacious bungalows are furnished with all modern comforts. They are equipped with two King size beds, a bathroom in polished concrete with separated toilet, a wardrobe and a living room. The terrace of each bungalow offers a beautiful view of the sea and the forest. The bungalows are made with local materials and instantly blend into the natural scenery.

At the base of the hill, standing on the waterside, the restaurant proposes a simple and healthy menu based on fresh local products. The restaurant overlooking the sea will delight you with its Malagasy specialities. You will be served in a relaxed atmosphere accompanied by attentive services. The bar offers a wide variety of drinks and homemade flavoured rums to complement your meals.

Dounia Forest Lodge provides exciting forest walks in Masoala National Park. The lodge gives you the amazing possibility to admire the fauna and flora biodiversity of the park at a close range. Equipment for free diving (mask, snorkel and fins) can be provided.

The reserve of Nosy Mangabe (520 hectares) proposes many optional tours to visit the island and encounter all of its small inhabitants.

Local products, such as clove and vanilla, are the main resources of the population. From August onwards, you will have the possibility to visit the vanilla workshops.

In the months of July, August, and December, plenty of humpback whales pass by Antongil Bay and you can enjoy whale-watching boat trips.

Visiting the village of Ambodiforaha is not to be missed; the local population sell traditional wooden crafts and spices. You will be able to admire a group of village women who will perform a folk dance.