Mandrare River Camp - South Madagascar
Nestled on the banks of the Mandrare River in Madagascar’s remote south, Mandrare River Camp is where wilderness and culture meet.
Surrounded by the sacred forests of the Antandroy people and vast stands of ancient baobabs, the camp offers a rare chance to step into a world where traditions are deeply rooted in the landscape.
Days here bring close encounters with lemurs in the spiny forest, evenings are filled with the haunting rhythms of Antandroy song and dance, and nights are spent under canvas, lulled by the sounds of the river.
This is an intimate retreat that reveals the authentic heart of Madagascar.
Mandrare River Camp - Madagascar
Where lemurs leap, baobabs stand guard, and culture comes alive by the river.
Experience the Wild South of Madagascar
Set on the banks of the Mandrare River, this luxury tented camp offers an intimate introduction to Madagascar’s untamed south. Remote and deeply connected to the surrounding community, the camp blends comfort with authentic cultural and wildlife encounters.
Explore the Heart of the Ifotaka Community Forest
The camp is surrounded by the spiny and gallery forests of the Ifotaka Community Forest – a sacred landscape dotted with ancient baobabs, tribal tombs, and home to an incredible diversity of wildlife. Staying here offers both privileged access to this remarkable ecosystem and meaningful engagement with the local Antandroy people.
A Luxurious Retreat in the Wilds of Southern Madagascar
As our esteemed guest, you'll enjoy:
7 semi-permanent luxury tents, fully en-suite with private river-facing terraces.
Riverside dining with European and Malagasy-inspired cuisine.
Entirely solar-powered camp with a strong focus on sustainability.
Knowledgeable English-speaking guides and attentive camp hosts.
Unique Experiences at Mandrare River Camp
Guided day & night forest walks to see ring-tailed lemurs, Verreaux’s sifakas, mouse lemurs, owls and chameleons.
Visits to Antandroy villages, schools and markets, learning about traditions and rituals.
Explore sacred forests where ancient tombs sit beneath towering baobabs.
Traditional Antandroy dancing and music performed under the stars.
Sundowners among baobabs with sweeping views over the southern plains.
Why Visit South Madagascar?
Madagascar is like nowhere else on earth – an island where 80% of the wildlife and plants are found nowhere else.
Lemurs leap through forests, chameleons cling to spiny branches, and towering baobabs rise like natural monuments above the red earth. The south is especially captivating, with its otherworldly spiny forest, ancient tombs, and sacred groves.
This is a land shaped as much by its people as by its landscapes, where the Antandroy culture runs deep, and traditions are still woven into everyday life.
For those who dream of walking with wildlife, meeting local communities, and watching the sun set across vast baobab plains, Madagascar’s south is a place of pure discovery.
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