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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. 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).

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 Masoala National Park representing more than 250 000ha of protected primary forest, a wealthful but still unknown park, it combines extraordinary animal species and plants among the strangest and the most important rate of endemism. One river succeeds to an other one from the heart of Masoala, bringing a mixture of life absolutely unique.

But the marine park is not to be left and funds are also very rich in biodiversity, different species of turtles, clams, shellfish and myriad of colorful reef fish, dolphins frolic in the bay and of course the ritual passage of whales from July to October, when they decide to go back to warmer waters and give birth. Amazing ballet to see these giants of the seas blown completely out of the water, play, stroll to the currents in the sound of their powerful winds.

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...

The plant variety is even more impressive with some examples such as the beautiful and majestic Satran'ala that exists only here, but also some species of palms that few specimens are only found today.

Giuseppe is able to recreate a variety of activities combining walking, climbing, fishing, farniente and canoeing.

In this idyllic setting of nature, their good mood and that of their team, young and motivated from the surrounding villages, is contagious.In this haven of peace and happiness,with the good quality of food, cool drinks, the majesty of an unforgettable sunset, everyone just fulfills his own dreams.

Come and share these moments of intense pleasure with us, you are always welcome!

Tampolodge Reservation Office
BP 61, 512 Maroantsetra
FKTN Ambatomasina
Madagascar

GPS coordinates: 15°26'26.0"S 49°44'20.9"E
-15.440555, 49.739151
On Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/ETjwD

Tampolodge in Masoala
GPS coordinates: 15°43'46.6"S 49°57'33.4"E
-15.729615, 49.959276
On Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/TD9rW

Tel: +261 (0)32 4271337 / +261 (0)331 924207 / +261 (0)34 3174797 / +261 (0)32 7795486

Email: tampolodge@yahoo.fr / giuseppe.masoala@gmail.com

Website: www.tampolodge-masoala.com

Facebook page: facebook.com/pages/Tampolodge-Masoala/273833212641040

Panorama images: www.toutmada.com/panos/232/tampolodge.html

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