Travel Reference
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It is a hot but rewarding climb, with splendid views and some nearby caves. Go early
in the morning for the best birdwatching (and to avoid the heat of the day). The footpath
is marked with red paint about 300m along the track on the left. If you are lucky you may
spot Sandford's brown lemurs, snakes and chameleons.
Since early 2000 these cliffs and the interior of the cave have become a Mecca for rock
climbers where French groups have put up many bolted routes. Enquire at King's Lodge
for details.
For those seeking accommodation with a difference, why not try living like lemurs
in the forest canopy? Local climbing specialists New Sea Roc have recently constructed
Jungle Park
(
82 218 54;
m
032 04 724 46;
e
newsearoc@moov.mg
;
www.jungle-park-
nature.com
;
€€€), a series of tree houses interconnected by steps, rope bridges and aerial
runways, built around a central kitchen at ground level. The park at Vallée des Perroquets
is also an environmental interpretation centre keen to forge close community ties, with re-
forestation, irrigation and school-building among their current projects. Activities include
caving, rock climbing, tree climbing and birdwatching. Advance booking is essential.
RAMENA AND THE EAST COAST
The beach resort of Ramena provides a pleasant alternative to staying in Antsiranana. It is
about 18km from the town centre, 45 minutes from the airport. Get there by
taxi-brousse
or by private taxi (about 40,000Ar round-trip). It's a beautiful drive around the curve of
the bay, with some fine baobabs
en route
. Alternatively you can arrange a boat to take you
there across the bay.
WHERE TO STAY AND EAT
Le 5 Trop Près
(10 bungalows) 82 908 82;
m
032 07 740 60;
e
le5trop-
pres@gmail.com
;
www.normada.com/5TROP1/
. The name is pronounced 'Saint-Tropez'.
New bungalows right on the beach. Good restaurant. €€€
Palm Beach
(6 bungalows)
m
032 02 409 04;
e
palmbeach@netcourrier.com
.
En-
suite bungalows with fans. €€€
Casa en Falafy
(20 bungalows)
m
032 02 674 33;
e
contact@case-en-falafy.com
;
www.case-en-falafy.com
.
En-suite thatched bungalows for 3-7 people; quiet location 70m
from beach. €€-€€€
Nautica
(1 room)
m
032 49 593 21. Trpl beachfront room with TV. €€€
