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The lodge has eleven bungalows, divided in four family bungalows and seven twin bungalows, and a restaurant. All bungalows are built in the style of Malagasy huts with materials found on site and blend harmonically into the nature. The lodge faces the tranquil waters of Antongil Bay and is surrounded by a garden of cinnamon trees, clove shrubs, vanilla orchids and majestic mango and lychee trees.
A stay at Tampolodge includes full board, consisting of a continental breakfast, lunch and dinner. The kitchen serves traditional Malagasy food, adapted to Western taste. Soft drinks and alcohol are charged extra.
== Flora and Fauna ==
The Masoala National Park encloses more than 250,000ha primary forest and is home to countless animal species and plants, amongst them the strangest and the most important rate of endemism (75% of Madagascar's plant and animal species are unique to the country). Small and large rivers flow direction ocean from the heart of Masoala. Tampolodge is a world apart where nature lovers can admire the incredible biodiversity found in the forest and sea. Visitors will not only hear whales sing to the cries of Red ruffed lemurs, but also the melody of waves hitting the sandy beaches and the most incredible frog concerts.
Botanists will love the impressive variety of plants or to say it with the words of Giuseppe: "The Nature offers you its green carpet.". Amongst the many palm species is the beautiful and majestic Satranala, a palm that only exists here. Still today some species of palms are discovered.
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In the primary forest many species can be seen. Tampolo is known to be the perfect place to observe the [[Red ruffed lemur]] (''Varecia rubra''), which can be found only on the Masoala peninsula. With a bit of luck, one might also see the [[Helmet vanga]] (''Euryceros prevostii''), a bird that can be easily recognised by its large electric blue beak, or the nocturnal Aye-aye (''Daubentonia madagascariensis''), which is with no doubt the strangest mammal on Madagascar. Amongst the reptiles are numerous geckos and chameleons, indcluding the tiny ''Brookesia perrieri'' that fits in the palm of a hand.
Also the marine park offers a rich biodiversity, including different species of turtles, clams, shellfish and countless colourful reef fish as well as dolphins frolicking in the bay. The highlight is definitely the ritual passage of the whales from July to October, when they decide to come to the warmer waters of Antongil Bay to give birth. It is amazing to watch a ballet of these giants of the sea, when they completely jump out of the water, play and stroll in the currents to the sounds of the powerful winds.
== Activities ==
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== How to get to Tampolodge ==
