Fly me to... mADAGASCAR
A curated selection of five exclusive hideaways, far from the beaten path and the usual flow of globe-trotters. Welcome to Madagascar, a living natural laboratory, home to over 11,000 endemic plant species and rare (often endangered) wildlife. Here, you’ll settle into intimate lodges designed as otherworldly cocoons, set among towering baobabs, curious lemurs, and deserted shores. A tailor-made journey to explore the Indian Ocean’s most intriguing new playground.
Where Time Stretches and Nature Leads
Far from the noise of the world, Madagascar invites you to reconnect, with space, with silence, with something more essential. Here, each stop is an immersion, each lodge a sanctuary, each day shaped by the rhythm of nature. From untouched marine reserves to forest hideaways and barefoot beaches, every moment speaks of slowness, sincerity and wonder. Whether you come for whales or wild orchids, this island reveals itself only to those who take the time to listen.
Where you stay becomes part of the journey, and the journey stays with you, long after the return.
We love Madagascar for…
At dawn, the forest stirs. The soft rustle of palm leaves, the distant calls of sifakas leaping from branch to branch, here, mornings don’t begin with a screen, but with a living orchestra of rare and curious creatures.
Glide silently through mangrove tunnels carved by tide and time. In a handcrafted pirogue, you move with the rhythm of nature, spotting hidden birds, crabs, and the delicate balance of this rich, quiet ecosystem.
Here, dining is sensory and unhurried. Grilled catch of the day, spicy coconut rice, and sun-ripened fruit served at a wooden table on the beach, with waves for music and the wind as your only guest.
When the giants of the sea rise, time stands still. Off the coast of Nosy Ankao, humpback whales break the surface in a spectacle of grace and force. A rare, humbling moment where nature takes center stage.
Madagascar’s seabeds are a living mosaic. Slip beneath the surface and discover technicolor reefs, sea turtles gliding past, and fish painted with impossible hues. A meditative world where silence reigns and beauty is infinite.
Weisse’s selection
Anjajavy is Madagascar’s best-kept secret, a place where nature isn’t just admired, it’s lived. Slip on a mask and snorkel to explore a pristine lagoon, glide through mangroves in a traditional pirogue, and encounter lemurs deep within an endemic forest. On this untouched Malagasy coastline, days unfold barefoot on the sand, with sunsets over the tsingy as your backdrop. A rare destination where wild nature and understated luxury exist in perfect harmony.
Constance Tsarabanjina is an isolated Malagasy gem, a living canvas where baobabs, turtles, and vibrant reef fish compose an unexpected marine ballet. The minimalist bungalows offer a quiet, graceful scenography shaped from noble materials, without excess or distraction. Here, you walk barefoot, dive into crystalline waters, savour exquisite seafood, and surrender to a massage beneath a wooden canopy. No artificial pools, no gadgets, just the essentials, elevated. Constance Tsarabanjina is a rare Eden, a preserved world where each moment leaves its mark like a fragile, precious jewel.
A turquoise helicopter marked “Time + Tide” drops us off on Nosy Ankao, a secluded island off the coast of Madagascar. Here, Miavana redefines luxury with a green soul: 14 striking villas blending glass, raw textures, and bold design, with the surreal feeling of being a rock star undercover. Between dives on untouched reefs, sustainable fishing, and marine safaris to spot dolphins, manta rays, or whales, the ecological commitment is as present as the ocean views. The result? A refined, conscious escape where the island becomes your private front-row seat to the wonders of the world.
On the island of Sainte-Marie, Voaara reimagines luxury through a slow-living lens: eight boho-chic thatched-roof cottages, with a spirit somewhere between Tulum and Ibiza, gently laid out over 50 hectares of lush forest and untouched beaches. Conceived by Swedish hotelier Philippe Kjellgren, this retreat blends agroecology, genuine encounters, and holistic well-being. Barefoot beachfront dining, massages with fresh flowers, and yoga in the garden, an elegant and conscious immersion, far from any cliché.
The story
“Madagascar doesn’t ask for attention, it earns it. With its rare beauty, its quiet strength, and its timeless rhythm, it teaches us to see differently, to move slower, to feel deeper. More than a destination, it’s a gentle upheaval, the kind that lingers, long after the suitcase is closed.”
— Olivier Weisse
Localisation
Looking for a tailor-made journey through Madagascar? With Weisse taking care of every detail, all you need to do is slip off your shoes and let the island guide you, through baobab-lined horizons, secluded beaches, and encounters as rare as the wildlife. Ready to surrender to nature’s finest secrets?
