Pristine beaches stretch as far as the eye can see, whilst untouched blue waters beckon guests to explore the ocean.

Low Season Madagascar Special Offer:
There are 2 low season Anjajavy Special Offers:
1) Pay for 6 nights, stay for 7 nights - 1 night free at Anjajavy
OR
2) Pay for 10 nights and stay for 12 nights - 2 nights free at Anjajavy

High Season Madagascar Special Offer:
Pay for 10 nights and stay for 11 nights - 1 night free at Anjajavy

All year Anjajavy Special Offer:
Book a 7 Night stay at ANJAJAVY 6 or more months in advance and receive a €150 resort credit per villa!

Email us to get more information on this Anjajavy Special Offer or any of our other Madagascar Special Offers.

 

Low Season*: 01 December - 18 December 2011, 05 January – 31 March 2012, 01 May – 12 July 2012
High Season: 01 April - 30 April 2012 & 13 July – 31 October 2012
Peak Season: 19 December 2011 – 04 January 2012

*The hotel is generally closed for maintenance from late January to early March.

Rates are on a half board basis:

3 nights:	Per Person Sharing	Single	3rd or 4th Person	Child 2 - 12
Low Season:	€230	€290	€155	€95
High Season:	€310	€400	€190	€120
Peak Season:	€325	€425	€200	€125
4 nights and more:
Low Season:	€210	€265	€140	€85
High Season:	€285	€370	€175	€110

Lunch : 25 euros (menu or à la carte)
Taxes charged to directly to clients: € 2,2 per villa per night
Infant (- 2 years): Free

Anjajavy offers many of the highlights and attractions of Madagascar making it an ideal all in one experience. It is best used :
- As a stand-alone destination with 7 – 10 nights stay
- As a good introduction to Madagascar with 3 – 5 days in national parks and then 5 – 7 nights at Anjajavy
- At the end of a northern or southern Madagascar trip.

Pristine beaches stretch as far as the eye can see, whilst untouched blue waters beckon guests to explore the ocean.

Anjajavy is member of Relais & Châteaux and ranks as a four stars plus establishment on European standards. It is ideal for the demanding eco-tourist.
Anjajavy is the only luxury lodge in Madagascar and the perfect place to end any trip to this beautiful and exciting country.

Anjajavy information:
Situated 120 km north of Mahajanga is the luxury Anjajavy Hotel. It is built on a peninsula in a large bay and surrounded by a 450 hectare reserve of dry deciduous woodland - perfect for nature lovers!  There is no road to Anjajavy. Anjajavy lies in the heart of the Menabe Sakalava territory. There are only barely signposted paths through the bush and forest.

Anjajavy can be accessed by plane from Antananarivo or Nosy Be. An extraordinary change of scenery is guaranteed as soon as you take off! After a flight of low altitude vistas of the scenery, you will land on a private runway on the Anjajavy peninsula.

A large swimming pool faces the ocean. The beach in front of your villa is reserved for sunbathing and swimming. A second beach with a marina offers the following water sports: Sailing boats, windsurfing, canoes, snorkelling, aqua gym, ski boarding, fishing boat excursions (to see the Morombe Bay, la Garconniere des Dieux…).

A small oasis of Caillebotis Palissandre (trees) offering welcome shade. This garden known as the oasis and it attracts a wide variety of birds and is a relaxing place for afternoon tea served here every afternoon at 17h00.

The forest surrounding Anjajavy is home to the daytime lemurs - Coquerel's Sifaka, Brown Lemur which are in good condition and easy to see. Nocturnal lemurs here include Mouse Lemurs, Fat-tailed Dwarf Lemur and Milne-edwards Sportive-lemur. Many species of bird occur here including Madagascar Buzzard, Grey-headed Lovebird, Tototoroka Scops-0wl, Sickle-billed and White-headed vangas, and Red-capped Coua. Madagascar Flying Fox are common in the nearby mangroves. Botanically this is a very interesting area with amazing groves of Baobab (Adansonia madagascariensis), Pachypodium, Euphorbia, Combretum and Albizia species, three species of palm and magnificent examples of Cycas thouarsii and many, many others.

Madagascar’s west coast enjoys sunshine practically all year round.

Anjajavy offers many of the highlights and attractions of Madagascar making it an ideal all in one experience.

The Bungalows:
All 24 villas are built of Palissandre wood. Each villa boasts a spacious sea facing terrace with your hammock, a lounge, a breakfast area and a bedroom with a queen size bed with mosquito netting. A narrow set of stairs take one to aloft room with twin beds (ideal for children).

The bathroom has a large bathtub, overhead shower and a separate toilet. Individual air-conditioning systems ensure your room always remains cool.

Other amenities are: tea/coffee making facilities and a mini fridge (stocked with bottled water and other drinks on request). 

One of the villas, close to the main dining and recreational area, is suitable for guests with limited
mobility.

Dining:
Anjajavy offers a fine dining experience. Meals are French-inspired and higly dependent on seasonal availability. Malagasy dishes are on offer for those who wish to experience the local specialities. Breakfast offers everything from fresh seasonal fruit, croissants and yoghurts to a full English Breakfast. The lunch menu offers 3 to 5 choices per course. Meals are usually plated and the menu changes every 2 to 3 days. Dinner is a small fine dining 3-course meal with 2 to 3 choices per course. Beach barbequ es are also arranged. Dinners in The Oasis, on the beach or on the villa terrace can be arranged.

Activities:

An excursion by boat to Morombe Bay is truly worthwhile as this is the best area in Madagascar to observe the rare and endangered Madagascar Fish-eagle. 

Other activities include volleyball, mountain biking, tennis-table, pool, boulle, badminton, massages and nature walks. Twice daily walks along well laid out paths through the forests and near to the beaches with a local guide; the morning walk leaves at 09h30 and afternoon walk leaves at 16h30; tea is served in the oasis every day at 17h00.

Fishing – World class all year although July and August are not the best for fishing because of the wind; however June is the beginning of the Sailfish season and August is the beginning of the Marlin season. Other fish include Yellow-fin Tuna, Wahoo, King Mackerel, Dog-tooth Tuna and other big pelagic fish.

Free activities:
Anjajavy offers a wonderful beach which is lovely for swimming.

Catamaran, windsurfing, snorkelling, canoe in the sea and mangroves, swimming pool, billiards, volley ball, excursions and walks into the forests.

Anjajavy offers a wide variety of walks which guests can either do unguided with a map or with one of the hotel guides. Picnics in the reserve can be arranged. Regular night walks are organised to discover Anjajavy’s remarkable nocturnal inhabitants. Anjajavy is also involved with the local community and guests are encouraged to visit the local villages.

Payable activities (please note all prices are subject to change):
Fishing:
Sport fishing per hour per boat: € 90
Popper fishing per hour per boat: € 70

- 3 hours: in a 15 km radius for small haul fishing
- Half day excursion (3 hours) or Full day excursion (6 hours) - To reef plateau 30 Km away for small haul, long haul, poppers and angling.

Water trips:
Mangrove tours: guided sunset boat trip (1 hour) through the protected mangroves with drinks on board. Excellent for birding. (depending on tide),
Morombe Bay: a guided boat trip along the coast with outstanding scenery of eroded islands and beautiful rock formation jutting out of the sea. Refreshments are served.
Hire a private boat,
Water skiing, wake boarding and private picnic on beaches.

Please note:
Fishing excursions cannot be guaranteed unless booked in advance. Fly fishermen have to advise if they need equipment.
Maximum weight of baggage 20 kg.  
Satellite telephone available on request from reception using the telephone in your villa. Optional e-mail and fax transmission. Satellite television available at the bar.
Payment methods accepted at the hotel: Visa Card, Traveller’s Cheques and cash.
A 20% non-refundable deposit is requested at time of booking.
Minimum stay is 7 nights during peak season 20 DEC-05 JAN.
Special conditions apply for groups (more then 9 clients).
Minimum stay throughout the year is 3 nights.

Flight times:
•90 minutes from Antananarivo to Anjajavy
•75 minutes from Nosy Be to Anjajavy
•Guests are met at the Anjajavy landing strip and are transferred in an open 4x4 to the hotel (~15 minute drive).
Access to Anjajavy is by scheduled air charter (usually a Cessna Caravan) Flight times (subject to change) Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

* Anjajavy local time (= Madagascar time + 1 h)

Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays
Antananarivo - Anjajavy     07:00 - 08:30
Anjajavy – Antananarivo     09:30 - 11:00