Anjajavy Forest Reserve Reviews

Hi Derek.

Your name was very often on our lips during the last couple of weeks and we are still full to bursting with memories of our very special trip.

Everyone agreed it was THE holiday of a lifetime and couldn't have been better. We fell in love with the country and its people and feel refreshed and empowered as a result. The Lodge is amazing and I will be writing soon to all at Rainbow with a full review. Feedback forms are never adequate for all I have to say.

Apart from the unfortunate incident of Denis's rucksack we were blown away from the moment we arrived at the airport to fly into Anjajavy. All 9 of us, we were captivated from the first sightings of not only lemurs (We saw Aye-Aye) snakes etc but most of all the warmth and courtesy of the staff, villagers. This is in no small part due to the superlative management and their success in developing harmony and tranquillity on the Reserve.

The scenery is magical and the Lodge a shining example of how "tourism" can be developed for the benefit of local communities as well as those who are lucky enough to visit.

i could write a book, but suffice for the moment to say a big THANK YOU to you and all the Rainbow staff for pointing us in the right direction and organising the trip.

We will never forget the experience and will be contributing regularly to MFM as the best way to express our gratitude to an amazing country and its people.

Wishing you all the best and I'll be in touch as soon as I have written my spiel.

Kindest regards,

Ruth and Family

'We felt Anjajavy was just amazing. Staff were superb; animal viewing excellent. The balance of travel; the walks, down time was just right for us. Other people did more excursions but we were vedry happy to relax and digest the sites. The whole Anjajavy experience was one of the best we have had anywhere. The ethos of service/ balance with environment/ comittment to local people/ wildlife/ luxury excursions (private picnic on beach etc) was outstanding. We expected a Relais & Chateaux to be mainly French influenced but the majority of the guests were Anglophone. Cedric was an exceptional manager and was available to talk often. 

NB travelling Premium Economy was worth every penny as it gets you through immigration in Tana quite quickly  - if you are at the back of the plane it is very different'

Overall holiday satisfaction: excellent. We enjoyed the whole holiday with the exception of our stay at Iharana Bush Camp.

Vakona Forest Lodge: we particlarly liked th central building with the open fire which we needed as it was cool and damp.

Litchi Tree: Excellent +++ (food especially). The food was delicious. This is a very special place.

Ankarana Lodge: Good service, comfortable, good food and facilities. Location excellent. I liked the swimming pool. Very handily located for Ankarana.

Iharana Bush Camp: the service was indifferent. The lodge wasn't cleaned all the while we were there.

Anjajavy Le Lodge: excellent +++ Not just a very luxurious resort, but the whole area hd so much interest, with the paleontology, archaeology, as well as the wildlife. A fantastic stay'

'Great holiday, thanks! Overall satisfaction: excellent'. 

'Holiday of a lifetime! Michel in Tana and Ernest at Manafiafy were excellent ambassadors for Madagascar - well educated, informative, personable.

Luxury Camping Safari: Excellent in all respects. Couldn't have been better looked after; very comfortable. Enjoyable camping experience.

Manafiafy Beach & Rainforest Lodge: excellent. Elene is an excellent hostess and superb manager. The lodge runs like clockwork; her staff are well trained, enthusiastic and polite. She and they deserve continued success'

'Transfers were very functional and helpful. The local guide at Andasibe (Dizzy) was outstanding. He put in a lot of extra effort to ensure we saw as much as we could. Overall holiday satisfaction: excellent. Anjajavy was a truly wonderful way to spend our last week. Only one small comment: drinks are expensive BUT everything else was fantastic'