Description
Fringed by white sandy beaches with extraordinary birds, lush vegetation and encircled around by coral reefs, the region is bathed in sunshine all year round. Tsarabanjina is a sacred islet. On the small peninsula of the eastern beach is found the tomb of the Sakalava kings of the Mitsio islands. Up to this day the people of the Mitsio islands venerate this place; they come here bringing their offerings (money, honey, rum, ...).
Tsarabanjina lies 60km off the coast of Madagascar. The lodge has 25 attractive thatched bungalows made of local materials dotted along the north and south beaches under the shady palms. There is a good bar and restaurant serving fantastic fresh seafood, and the atmosphere is friendly and relaxed. There are several private beaches which make Tsarabanjina perfect for the escapist while the diving, fishing and snorkelling here are hard to beat.
Guide price
£2,348 Per person
£2,348 per person for 7 nights based on 2 people sharing a cottage on a full board basis including flights and transfers.
Accommodation
Accommodation is in 25 bungalows looking out on the sea with private terrace built from rosewood with a thatched roof.
Every bungalow is unique, each one bearing the name of a flower, a tree or a fish. It consists of the main bedroom equipped with fans, a bathroom with shower and a separate toilet, a private terrace with deck chairs and coffee table.
Childcare
Although there are no specific child care facilities, children over 4 years welcome. Food and meal times can be adjusted to suit the younger guests and babysitting can usually be arranged if required.
Facilities
The facilities on offer at Constance Lodge Tsarabanjina include a tennis court, volleyball court and a library. There is also a dive school offering scuba diving. Meals are served in the restaurant, in the mezzanine above the bar overlooking the sea, cuisine consists mainly of freshly caught sea foods.
Activities
Catamarans are available on the beach, with or without coaching. There are also kayaks to go rowing around the island. Mask, flippers and snorkel are available to borrow for the whole duration of your stay to help you discover the giant aquarium of the Mitsio seas. Everyday you can practise water skiing, mono-skiing or wakeboarding from 11.30 to 13.30. There is a Tropical Tennis court in the centre of the island. For an additional fee scuba diving, sports fishing and massages can be arranged.
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
North-western Madagascar
Constance Lodge is situated in the north-western part of Madagascar, at about 40 miles from the island of Nosy Be, Tsarabanjina is one of the islets of the Mitsio Archipelago. Fringed by white sandy beaches with extraordinary birds, lush vegetation and encircled around by coral reefs.
How to get there
13 hour international flight (one stop) to Antananarivo Airport. From Antananarivo it's then a 1.5hr domestic flight to Nosy Be.
Constance Lodge is a ninety-minute crossing by Tsarabanjina’s own speedboat from Nosy Be.
