Description
Set up in 1986 to protect two species of very rare lemur, the golden bamboo lemur and the greater bamboo lemur, Parc National de Ranomafana covers 40,000 hectares of stunning forest, rivers and beautiful waterfalls. It is now one of Madagascar’s most popular parks and a great place to spot lemurs in the wild.
Setam Lodge offers the best accommodation in the area in 22 chalet-style rooms with en-suite shower rooms and 24-hour electricity. The restaurant serves good food in generous portions, which you will feel you deserve after a day scrambling around the forest in search of long-talied primates.
Accommodation
The rooms are basic but comfortable, there are 22 chalet-style rooms at Setam Lodge, set in ten single storey bungalows on a hillside overlooking the river below. Each room has ensuite facilities and 24 hour electricity.
Childcare
Although there are no specific child care facilities children are welcome at Setam Lodge and babysitting can be arranged.
Facilities
The restaurant has huge windows to encompass the delightful views.
Activities
Guests can enjoy guided walks from Setam Lodge the mountainous Ranomafana National Park offering hikers the chance to see a number of important species, such as the endangered Golden Bamboo
Lemur and the Greater Bamboo Lemur.
When to travel
Any time of year is fine for a visit except from January to March, when heavy rainfall in many areas can make some roads all but impassable, and when there’s a high risk of cyclones in the east and northeast. In general, the best time to travel in most areas is April and October/November. The coolest time to travel anywhere is during the dry season (May to October).
Average maximum temperatures vary from about 30°C in coastal areas (higher in summer) to around 25°C on the hauts plateaux. In Antananarivo and other highland areas, temperatures during winter can drop to 10°C and even lower during the night.
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Location and directions
Parc National de Ranomafana, Central Madagascar
Setam Lodge sits close to the entrance of Ranomafana National Park, 40 miles east of Fianarantsoa and about 250 miles south-east of Antananarivo, in central Madagascar.
How to get there
13 hour international flight (one stop) to Antananarivo Airport. 7.5hour drive (stop overnight en-route) to Setam Lodge.
