Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
GETTING THERE AND AWAY
By road
Plenty of
taxi-brousses
ply RN2 from Tana, but taking one direct to the junction
for Andasibe is expensive (20,000Ar). Far cheaper and not much slower is to get one to
Moramanga (5,000Ar), then find local transport for the last few kilometres. You can then
be dropped at your chosen accommodation, which is quite a bonus since all the hotels ex-
cept Feon ny'Ala are some way from RN2.
By rail
The train journey from Moramanga takes 45 minutes and costs 1,800Ar; and from
Toamasina it's 11 hours for 9,000Ar. The Micheline makes the trip from Tana some week-
ends. For more information see
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.
WHERE TO STAY AND EAT
Vakôna Forest Lodge
(24 bungalows) 22 624 80;
m
033 02 010 01; 22 625 67;
e
vakona@moov.mg
;
www.hotelvakona.com
.
The name is Malagasy for the
Pandanus
plant. Andasibe's best hotel, located just over 1km from the park, is thoughtfully designed
with an octagonal reception area, bar & lounge-dining room with central log fire. The bun-
galows are quiet & comfortable; staff efficient & courteous; & the food delicious. Vakôna
deserves longer than the normal couple of days so you can relax, swim & go horseriding
as well as visit the rainforest. The hotel owns a little island which is a sanctuary for ex-pet
lemurs & a small zoo, providing a great opportunity for close-up lemur photos. €€€€€
Eulophiella Lodge
22 242 30;
m
032 07 567 82;
e
eulophiellan-
dasib@eulophiella.com
.About600mtowardsTanaalongRN2fromtheAndasibejunction
is the start of the 5km track to this hotel named after an endemic white orchid that only
growsinthebasesof
Pandanus
.Well-spaceden-suitebungalowsin2sizes.Recommended
restaurant. There's a small private reserve where night walks are possible. €€€€
Grace Lodge
(9 bungalows) 24 308 66;
m
032 05 308 66/033 03 308 66;
e
gracelodge@blueline.mg
;
www.grace-lodge.com
.
Downa1kmtrackoppositetheturning
to Eulophiella, a new hotel run by a very friendly English-speaking Malagasy woman.
Lovely bungalows, small swimming pool & on-site chapel! Car & bike hire. €€€-€€€€
Feon'ny Ala
(36 bungalows) 56 832 02;
m
033 05 832 02. Near RN2 & 1km from
park entrance. It is a popular place in a prime location facing the national park - close
enough to hear the indri call, hence the name which means 'voice of the forest'. Most bun-
galows en suite but 7 cheaper ones with shared facilities, all with hot water. No heaters for
colder months. Excellent restaurant. Kids' play area. €€€
