Situated 120 km north of Mahajanga is the luxury Anjajavy Hotel. It is built on a peninsula in a large bay and surrounded by a 450 hectare reserve of dry deciduous woodland - perfect for nature lovers!  There is no road to Anjajavy. Anjajavy lies in the heart of the Menabe Sakalava territory. There are only barely signposted paths through the bush and forest.

Anjajavy can be accessed by plane from Antananarivo or Nosy Be. An extraordinary change of scenery is guaranteed as soon as you take off! After a flight of low altitude vistas of the scenery, you will land on a private runway on the Anjajavy peninsula.

A large swimming pool faces the ocean. The beach in front of your villa is reserved for sunbathing and swimming. A second beach with a marina offers the following water sports: Sailing boats, windsurfing, canoes, snorkelling, aqua gym, ski boarding, fishing boat excursions (to see the Morombe Bay, la Garconniere des Dieux…).

A small oasis of Caillebotis Palissandre (trees) offering welcome shade. This garden known as the oasis and it attracts a wide variety of birds and is a relaxing place for afternoon tea served here every afternoon at 17h00.

The forest surrounding Anjajavy is home to the daytime lemurs - Coquerel's Sifaka, Brown Lemur which are in good condition and easy to see. Nocturnal lemurs here include Mouse Lemurs, Fat-tailed Dwarf Lemur and Milne-edwards Sportive-lemur. Many species of bird occur here including Madagascar Buzzard, Grey-headed Lovebird, Tototoroka Scops-0wl, Sickle-billed and White-headed vangas, and Red-capped Coua. Madagascar Flying Fox are common in the nearby mangroves. Botanically this is a very interesting area with amazing groves of Baobab (Adansonia madagascariensis), Pachypodium, Euphorbia, Combretum and Albizia species, three species of palm and magnificent examples of Cycas thouarsii and many, many others.

The Bungalows
All 24 bungalows are built of Palissandre wood. Each villa boasts a spacious sea facing terrace with your hammock, a lounge, a breakfast area and a bedroom with a queen size bed with mosquito netting. A narrow set of stairs take one to aloft room with twin beds (ideal for children). The bathroom has a large bathtub, overhead shower and a separate toilet. Individual air-conditioning systems ensure your room always remains and cool. Other amenities are: tea/coffee making facilities and a mini fridge (stocked with bottled water and other drinks on request).  

Dining

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Activities
An excursion by boat to Morombe Bay is truly worthwhile as this is the best area in Madagascar to observe the rare and endangered Madagascar Fish-eagle.  

Other activities include volleyball, mountain biking, tennis-table, pool, boulle, badminton, massages and nature walks. Twice daily walks along well laid out paths through the forests and near to the beaches with a local guide; the morning walk leaves at 09h30 and afternoon walk leaves at 16h30; tea is served in the oasis every day at 17h00.

Fishing – World class all year although July and August are not the best for fishing because of the wind; however June is the beginning of the Sailfish season and August is the beginning of the Marlin season. Other fish include Yellow-fin Tuna, Wahoo, King Mackerel, Dog-tooth Tuna and other big pelagic fish.

Free activities
catamaran, windsurfing, snorkelling, canoe in the sea and mangroves, swimming pool, billiards, volley ball, excursions and walks into the forests.

Anjajavy offers a wide variety of walks which guests can either do unguided with a map or with one of the hotel guides. Picnics in the reserve can be arranged. Regular night walks are organised to discover Anjajavy’s remarkable nocturnal inhabitants. Anjajavy is also involved with the local community and guests are encouraged to visit the local villages.

Payable activities

Fishing:
•    Sport fishing        per hour per boat                    € 85
•    Popper fishing     per hour per boat                    € 65

Boat trips:    
•    Sunset cruise in the mangroves with aperitif      € 25 pp
•    Morombe Bay                                                      € 50 pp
•    Water ski per ½ hour                                          € 20

Bicycle:    
Package for the stay                                                 € 10 pp

Massages:    
Relaxing, slimming or dynamic 30 minutes                € 20
Relaxing, slimming or dynamic 60 minutes                € 30

Please note

• Fishing excursions cannot be guaranteed unless booked in advance. Fly fishermen have to advise if they need equipment.
• Maximum weight of baggage 20 kg.   
• Satellite telephone available on request from reception using the telephone in your villa. Optional e-mail and fax transmission. Satellite television available at the bar.
• Payment methods accepted at the hotel: Visa Card, Traveller’s Cheques and cash.
• Minimum stay is 7 nights during peak season 20 DEC-05 JAN.
• Special conditions apply for groups (more then 9 clients).
• Minimum stay throughout the year is 3 nights.

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Flight times

• 90 minutes from Antananarivo to Anjajavy
• 75 minutes from Nosy Be to Anjajavy
• Guests are meat at the Anjajavy landing strip and are transferred in an open 4x4 to the hotel (~15 minute drive).

Access to Anjajavy is by scheduled air charter (usually a Cessna Caravan)
Flight times (subject to change) Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays
Connection to Nosy Be only on Tuesday

Tuesdays
TANA/ANJAJAVY        07h00-08h30  
ANJAJAVY/NOSY BE   09h00-10h00  
NOSY BE/ANJAJAVY   11h00-12h00  
ANJAJAVY/TANA        12h30-14h00

Thursdays
TANA/ANJAJAVY        07h00-08h30  
ANJAJAVY/TANA        12h30-14h00

Saturdays
TANA/ANJAJAVY        07h00-08h30  
ANJAJAVY/TANA        12h30-14h00   

Private charter flights available on request (extra cost) for convenient connections
Additional flight 02 January 2009

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