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Tôlanaro - Fort Dauphin Madagascar
Built on a headland, and bordered on three sides by the Indian Ocean,
Fort Dauphin is a town with much historical importance and significance
to Madagascar's colonial past.
Vinanibe Lodge
Fort Dauphin
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10 km from Fort Dauphin, by the Lake Vinanibe,
the hotel has 8 bungalows divided into 15 rooms. The de Heaulmes,
having come from Reunion Island in 1925 to exploit sisal and
mica in the Malagasy south, got in the hotel industry by accident,
before the independence when a lady sold them her guesthouse.
They developed a small network of hotels, with standard 2
stars in the bush, and three stars downtown This accommodation
provider has taken action to address one or more issues (whether
environmental, social or cultural) which will contribute positively
to the long term viability of the destination and hence their
site displays a Caring for the destination rating.
Main area of focus in Caring for the Destination:
The SHTM is a family company committed to sustainable tourism
and social development.
Detailed description of the Caring for the Destination Initiative:
The de Heaulmes have initiated numerous pioneering sustainable
tourism projects. Starting in 1937, they opened a private
reserve in the forest of the Mandradre river, now of world
renown and featuring an Atandroy museum.They also safeguard
the vestiges of Fort Flacourt, those of the Portuguese fort
in the small island of Santa Cruz, the botanical garden of
Sayadi, and also a large forest of baobab trees close to Morondave.
On a social level, their effort is "foremost to explain,
and involve people in their own future", says Jean de
Heaulme. It is also to develop local employment: the family
hire very few westerners among the executives (70% of them
come from Tana, 30% from Fort Dauphin), and they have an 50/50
objective. In 1986, the family was awarded the John Paul Getty
Prize for Conservation.
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Berenty Lodge
Fort Dauphin
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Located inside the reserve, the hotel offers
29 rooms or bungalows within an unique natural setting, which
has been well preserved. All rooms rates are half-board pension.
Since 1937, this has been a private reserve in the ancient
tamarind forest of the Mandradre river, now of world renown
and also featuring an Atandroy museum. Lemurs living here
have mostly lost their fear of man, and are easier to observe.
Birds, butterflies, chameleons and tortoises, bats and numerous
other animals The restaurant seats 100 guests, and there is
also a bar, cafeteria, boutique and laundry service.
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Hotel le Dauphin
Fort Dauphin
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Set in a large garden, this villa has been
enlarged over the years, and is now a hotel full of character
and with great service.
Lost in exuberant vegetation, and built in several stages,
the white buildings of the Dolphin call to mind a comfortable
residence where one can quietly wander under the large trees,
observing birds and rare orchids. Great restaurant in two
pleasant rooms, including an open walled one in the heart
of the garden. Other facilities include a bar with TV lounge,
cafeteria, boutique, conference room (seats 35), laundry,
lugggage service and ticketing.
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Croix du Sud
Fort Dauphin
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With a marked Creole character under its
veranda, this brand new hotel was built to international standards.
Organised around a vast planted patio, the pink buildings
of the Croix du Sud are very pleasant.
The hotel has its own reception and direct access to the street;
a footbridge leads directly to the restaurant of the nearby
Hotel Dauphin. Its ambition is clearly to become the best
in the city. There are also many 4x4 vehicles available for
various excursions.
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It is a fascinating town to visit as well, with old forts, colonial architecture
and a bustling marketplace, surrounded by some stunning scenery of mountains,
lakes, beaches and coastline.
Fort Dauphin has much of interest for those interested in both culture
and nature.
Nahampoana
Reserve
A few minutes from town, this is a lovely residence in an exotic park
- visit, or stay and have breakfast with the lemurs!
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Former "Garden of acclimatization" of species useful to Madagascar,
this 67 hectare garden, at the foot of the St Louis peak, is also planted
with many endemic plants. Introduced are several species of lemurs, tortoises,
chameleons and crocodiles. River trips are also available. Two dwelling
houses and a good restaurant accommodate guests.
The services which you will remember longest are those of the ecotourism
guides, who will help you discover different lemurs species, Makis, brown
lemurs, Cattas…and the many endemic plants (among
which include didieraceas, cacti-shaped trees). But the service of the
restaurant and the rooms is also very attentive and always smiling.
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