Ankarana massif accommodation in Madagascar
How this holiday makes a difference
Environment
We save water ; we use solar energy for lights, and try to manage our waste the best possible way. We give priority to local people when hiring people to work.
We try to encourage the discovery and the understanding of local culture : some activities are suggested to allow our guests to meet the local communities. In everyday life, we encourage an attitude of humility, of simplicity and discretion, which are the minimum requirements that will give way to exchanges ; respect customs and traditions of the people that welcomes us in their area of living.
Here, mother nature is queen. Our staff is trained to take you for walks and explorations. They always try to follow park rules and avoid causing any negative impact to Ankarana's wildlife.
We train them to be the best that they can be and encourage them to progress and develop their skills and responsibility.
For wildlife-lovers, it doesn’t get any better than this natural park. The biological inventories of Ankarana reported 50 herpetofauna species with 40 reptiles and 10 amphibians. Several species are endemic to this region and few of them are classified among threatened species ; 11 species of lemurs also live in Ankarana.
At least 330 plant species are known in Ankarana. Several endemic species of the far north meet in Ankarana.
Community
Here, there is no 5 stars hotels, restaurant complexes are found nowhere, just traditional cabanas that merge discreetly into the landscape, from where you can enjoy the true pleasure of being surrounded by an unspoilt wilderness.
One euro per night is given as funds to the local communities (to finance micro projects, funds for schools and clinics, management of natural sites…).
The funds will be split evenly between conservation and community projects.
We have been working with the local community to develop projects that help conserve precious resources and generate a sustainable source of income.
In 2008, the Bush camp started providing much-needed help to local schools. With generous donations we have been able to sponsor pupils, build classrooms.
We also support other community projects that focus on reducing deforestation.
We hope to develop further with funds fruit-tree planting, bio vegetable market-gardens and more.
We believe that our guests will enjoy their stay with us even more knowing that they have contributed directly to ensuring the ongoing survival of wildlife and environment as well as the development of the local community.
Conservation could not work without the local people truly benefiting from the wildlife around them.
We think that this approach to responsible tourism is more pertinent than ever.
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