★ 4.96 · 126 Airbnb reviews · Booking 9.2 · 36 reviews
2 hectares of private forest · black lemurs · view over Lokobe
from €39 / night · 5 accommodations only
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About
Makako Lodge was born from a simple vision: create a place where jungle, sea and people coexist without compromise. Every bungalow was designed with extreme care — local materials, integration into the canopy, attention to the details that make the difference.
The lodge sits on 2 hectares of private forest at 70 metres altitude, on the heights of Ampangorinana. The bungalows are built from local materials. Every balcony looks out over the sea and the Lokobe Reserve. The lemurs come at breakfast.
The team cooks every day with fresh produce from the local market and fish delivered each morning by the island's fishermen. Garden herbal teas, house-made lychee rum, lobster on request. The team knows every trail, every excursion, every guide on the island. They are what makes the lodge.
Accommodation
Perched at 70 metres altitude in the lodge's private forest, the most intimate accommodation. Local wood and thatch construction, double bed with mosquito net. The open-air shower looks out onto the canopy. Private balcony with direct views over the lagoon and Lokobe Reserve. Lemurs come to the balcony.
The lodge's largest bungalow for 5 people. Large covered terrace with sea view, perfect for shared meals or sundowners. Built with local materials in the heart of the forest — birdsong at dawn. Ideal for families with children or groups of friends.
Nestled in the vegetation, this room for 3 offers the best value at the lodge. Separable beds (double + single), jungle view from the window. Ideal for a couple with one child. Cooler atmosphere thanks to the canopy shade.
The villa for large gatherings. Up to 12 people, panoramic view over the Nosy Be archipelago from the terrace. Generous interior with mezzanine, suited to groups of friends or multi-generational families. The only accommodation at the lodge with a 180° view over the lagoon.
At the heart of the lodge's 2 hectares of private forest, this villa for 7 is the lemurs' headquarters. They come down every single morning — guaranteed at breakfast. Wood and thatch architecture, generous space, terrace immersed in the canopy with sea views.
Dining
Fish delivered each morning by the island's fishermen, cooked by the team in your choice of sauce — vanilla, coconut lemongrass, curry or ginger. Lobster available April to November.
Zebu in green pepper sauce, skewers or honey ginger. Grilled chicken, coconut or tomato sauce. Served with your choice of side: white rice, coconut rice, chips or pasta.
Pasta or rice in coconut lemongrass, vanilla, green pepper or ginger sauce. King size mixed salad, sautéed vegetables. Also eggs, omelettes and crêpes.
Medicinal herbal teas hand-picked from the lodge's garden each morning — energising, digestive, soothing (€2.50 / 1L thermos). Coffee, hot chocolate, fruit juice, Coca-Cola.
Cold THB, Gold and Beaufort beers. House-macerated lychee rum — glass €2, litre €9. Wine by the glass €2, bottle €14. Caipirinha, pastis, mangosteen.
Getting here
Boat from Nosy Be port or Ankify. About 30 minutes by sea. The team can arrange the transfer on request.
10 minutes' walk from Ampangorinana beach, then 3 minutes of steps. Steep but short climb. Closed shoes recommended.
No ATM on Nosy Komba. Bring cash from Nosy Be before boarding. No roads on the island — foot or pirogue only.
Guest reviews
« Total immersion with the lemurs who don't hesitate to join you at breakfast. The team is incredibly attentive, warm welcome. »
« Antoine is a brilliant host, he couldn't have been more helpful. Incredible location — and of course, the lemurs. Highly recommended. »
« A breathtaking place. The lemurs are harmless but will steal your sweets! Wonderful, attentive staff. »
Contact
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