'''Tampolodge is an eco-lodge, located in Antongil Bay on the Masoala peninsula, in the northeast of Madagascar. The property lies within the [[Masoala National Park]] and is surrounded by one of the view remaining primary forests on earth. The name Tampolodge derives from the nearby village of Tampolo, a wonderful place where the forest meets the sea. The lodge can be reached only by boat or on foot, starting from the town of [[Maroantsetra]].'''<!--The Nature offers you its green carpet.-->
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The lodge can be reached only by boat or on foot, starting from the town of [[Maroantsetra]]. It is a world apart where nature lovers can admire the incredible biodiversity found in the forest and sea. 75% of Madagascar's plant and animal species are unique to the country.
Tampolodge was founded by Giuseppe, a former researcher who worked on several projects in the region for the Peregrine Fund. In 2001, the site also served as basecamp to the French botanist and biologist Francis Hallé while exploring the tree tops of the rainforest during his expedition known as ''Radeau des Cimes'' (navigating the tree tops with an aerostatic ballon).
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Only accessible by boat or on foot, Tampolo is a world apart. Wild nature lovers will find there what they are interested in the whale songs to the cries of Varecia and the melody of waves over the sand to the most incredible concerts species of frogs. Surrounded by the The Masoala National Park representing encloses more than 250 ,000ha of protected primary forest, a wealthful but still unknown park, it combines extraordinary and is home to countless animal species and plants among , amongst them the strangest and the most important rate of endemism(75% of Madagascar's plant and animal species are unique to the country). One river succeeds to an other one 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, bringing a mixture but also the melody of life absolutely uniquewaves hitting the sandy beaches and the most incredible frog concerts.
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But Also the marine park is not to be left and funds are also very offers a rich in biodiversity, including different species of turtles, clams, shellfish and myriad of colorful countless colourful reef fish, as well as dolphins frolic frolicking in the bay and of course . The highlight is definitely the ritual passage of the whales from July to October, when they decide to go back come to the warmer waters and of Antongil Bay to give birth. Amazing It is amazing to watch a ballet to see of these giants of the seas blown sea, when they completely jump out of the water, play, and stroll to in the currents in to the sound sounds of their the powerful winds.
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Many In the primary forest many species can be seen here , such as the Red Varecia (Varecia rubra), very particular to the region. Tampolo is known to be the perfect place to observe this kind of lemur. But you may also be lucky enough to see the Helmet Vanga (Euryceros prevostii), a bird that can be recognizable by its large electric blue beak, the nocturnal lemurs the famous Aye Aye (Daubentonia madagascariensis), geckos including strange uroplates princes of camouflage chameleons like the tiny Brookesia perrieri that can be handled in the palm of the hand and many other species...
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