Miavana

Nosy Anko, Madagascar

It’s not for nothing that Madagascar, off the east coast of Africa, is called “the land in a forgotten sea”. The island’s endemic flora and fauna is extraordinary. Indeed, over 85 per cent of Madagascan plants and animals are found nowhere else in the world. Miavana is an ultra-luxury lodge on the gloriously named isle of Nosy Ankao, in a secluded archipelago off Madagascar's northeastern coast, so remote that guests arrive by helicopter. It comes with an excellent pedigree, the brainchild of conservationist Jean-Christophe Peyre and Thiery Dalas, founder of luxury safari and island business Time + Tide. Together they have created an all-inclusive, ultra-indulgent Indian Ocean fairytale. 14 modern-minimalist villas – offering one, two or three bedrooms and private pools – line the shore, perfectly positioned to catch the dramatic sunsets. There’s a stone-walled central piazza with an open-air lounge, dining pavilion, bar and curved infinity pool. The rest of the island is pretty much untouched, inviting curious souls to explore its unique biodiversity on guided nature walks to spot lemurs and chameleons or snorkelling in the marine-protected waters. Or to simply kick back in a hammock on the sheltered beach.

Key Information

• Rooms: 14
• Starting Rate: $3700
• High Season: July-August, December
• Dining: Miavana restaurant
• Drinking: Miavana bar
• At the Hotel: Helipad, pool, scuba diving, guided island tours, yoga, museum, boutique
• 27 87 700 6555
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Location

Nosy Anko,