{"id":297,"date":"2026-07-02T14:50:18","date_gmt":"2026-07-02T14:50:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/en\/eastern-madagascar\/"},"modified":"2026-09-02T09:27:51","modified_gmt":"2026-09-02T09:27:51","slug":"eastern-madagascar","status":"publish","type":"guide","link":"https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/en\/madagascar\/hotel-guide\/eastern-madagascar\/","title":{"rendered":"Eastern Madagascar"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\" tb-wysiwyg tb-block align-left background-light pattern-custom variant-none tb-collapsible-margins\" id=\"wysiwyg\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/sites\/154\/2026\/08\/RTA-colors-1.png.webp)\" data-smush-webp-fallback=\"{&quot;bg-image&quot;:&quot; url(https:\\\/\\\/rta.travelblox.eu\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/154\\\/2026\\\/08\\\/RTA-colors-1.png)&quot;}\">\n    <div class=\"inner-block\">\n        <div class=\"tb-wysiwyg__inner \">\n            <div class=\"inner-block\">\n                                <div class=\"text-part wysiwyg\">\n                                                                                                            \t<div class=\"translation-block\"><h2>Eastern Madagascar<\/h2>\n<h4>This region is covered in our<span>&nbsp;<\/span><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.roadtripafrica.com\/madagascar\/itinerary\/the-tropical-extension\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"The Tropical Extension\">Tropical Extension<\/a><span> itinerary and offers a lush contrast to the dry south. The RN2 takes you from Antananarivo to Tamatave (Toamasina), Madagascar\u2019s main port on the east coast. It\u2019s a scenic route with plenty of highlights along the way.<\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><strong>Don&#8217;t miss: <\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>The tropical rainforest of&nbsp;Andasibe, home to Madagascar\u2019s largest lemur, the Indri.<\/li>\n<li>A stay at one of the peaceful&nbsp;Canal de Pangalanes river resorts &#8211; perfect for slowing down.<\/li>\n<li>Mahambo, a relaxed beach town and the departure point for the passenger ferry to \u00cele Sainte-Marie. You\u2019ll find a handful of basic and mid-range places to stay here.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>We\u2019ve listed some of our favourite stays along this route in the sections below.<\/h4><\/div>\n\t                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\" tb-wysiwyg tb-block align-left background-light pattern-custom variant-none tb-collapsible-margins\" id=\"wysiwyg-1\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/sites\/154\/2026\/08\/RTA-colors-8.png.webp)\" data-smush-webp-fallback=\"{&quot;bg-image&quot;:&quot; url(https:\\\/\\\/rta.travelblox.eu\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/154\\\/2026\\\/08\\\/RTA-colors-8.png)&quot;}\">\n    <div class=\"inner-block\">\n        <div class=\"tb-wysiwyg__inner \">\n            <div class=\"inner-block\">\n                                <div class=\"text-part wysiwyg\">\n                                            <h2>Jump to your destination<\/h2>                                                                \t<div class=\"translation-block\"><ol>\n<li><a href=\"#where-to-stay-in-anjozorobe\">Where to stay in Anjozorobe<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#where-to-stay-in-andasibe\">Where to stay in Andasibe<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#where-to-stay-in-canal-des-pangalanes-manambato\">Where to stay in Canal des Pangalanes (Manambato)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#where-to-stay-in-mahambo\">Where to stay in Mahambo<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#where-to-stay-on-ile-sainte-marie\">Where to stay on \u00cele Sainte Marie<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol><\/div>\n\t                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\" tb-wysiwyg tb-block align-left background-light pattern-custom variant-none tb-collapsible-margins\" id=\"where-to-stay-in-anjozorobe\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/sites\/154\/2026\/08\/RTA-colors-1.png.webp)\" data-smush-webp-fallback=\"{&quot;bg-image&quot;:&quot; url(https:\\\/\\\/rta.travelblox.eu\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/154\\\/2026\\\/08\\\/RTA-colors-1.png)&quot;}\">\n    <div class=\"inner-block\">\n        <div class=\"tb-wysiwyg__inner \">\n            <div class=\"inner-block\">\n                                <div class=\"text-part wysiwyg\">\n                                            <h2>Where to stay in Anjozorobe<\/h2>                                                                \t<div class=\"translation-block\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"128\" data-end=\"304\">If you&#8217;re heading to the Anjozorobe forest corridor &#8211; a quieter, less-visited alternative to Andasibe &#8211; you\u2019ll find a peaceful escape into nature just a few hours from the capital.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"306\" data-end=\"359\">There\u2019s one standout option in the semi-luxury range:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akiba-lodge.mg\/nos-lodges\/akiba-lodge-anjozorobe\/\" target=\"_blank\">Akiba Anjozorobe<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\t                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\" tb-wysiwyg tb-block align-left background-light pattern-custom variant-none tb-collapsible-margins\" id=\"where-to-stay-in-andasibe\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/sites\/154\/2026\/08\/RTA-colors-1.png.webp)\" data-smush-webp-fallback=\"{&quot;bg-image&quot;:&quot; url(https:\\\/\\\/rta.travelblox.eu\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/154\\\/2026\\\/08\\\/RTA-colors-1.png)&quot;}\">\n    <div class=\"inner-block\">\n        <div class=\"tb-wysiwyg__inner \">\n            <div class=\"inner-block\">\n                                <div class=\"text-part wysiwyg\">\n                                            <h2> Where to stay in Andasibe<\/h2>                                                                \t<div class=\"translation-block\"><p>Andasibe is one of Madagascar\u2019s top wildlife destinations and a must-stop on your roadtrip east. This is the place to hear the haunting call of the Indri-Indri, Madagascar\u2019s largest lemur, echoing through the forest.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s a good mix of accommodation for every budget, all within easy reach of the national parks.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Budget options<br \/><\/strong>Simple, friendly places close to the park entrance:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.feonnyala-hotel.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Feon&#8217; ny Ala<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/GraceLodgeAndasibe\/\" target=\"_blank\">Grace Lodge<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Mid-range options<br \/><\/strong>More comfort, still close to nature:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vakonahotel.com\/en\" target=\"_blank\">Vakona Forest Lodge<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.soanalalodge.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Soanala Lodge<\/a> (camping possible)<\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyperushotel.com\/index.php\/fr\/\" target=\"_blank\">Cyperus Hotel<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Semi-luxury option<br \/><\/strong>A bit more comfort and style in a luxury setting:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/mantadialodge.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Mantadia Lodge<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/sites\/154\/2026\/07\/indri-indri-with-baby-canal-de-pangalan-roadtrip-madagascar.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Indri Indri With Baby Canal De Pangalan Roadtrip Madagascar\" width=\"920\" height=\"567\" data-smush-webp-fallback=\"{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/rta.travelblox.eu\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/154\\\/2026\\\/07\\\/indri-indri-with-baby-canal-de-pangalan-roadtrip-madagascar.jpg&quot;}\"><\/p><\/div>\n\t                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\" tb-wysiwyg tb-block align-left background-light pattern-custom variant-none tb-collapsible-margins\" id=\"where-to-stay-in-canal-des-pangalanes-manambato\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/sites\/154\/2026\/08\/RTA-colors-1.png.webp)\" data-smush-webp-fallback=\"{&quot;bg-image&quot;:&quot; url(https:\\\/\\\/rta.travelblox.eu\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/154\\\/2026\\\/08\\\/RTA-colors-1.png)&quot;}\">\n    <div class=\"inner-block\">\n        <div class=\"tb-wysiwyg__inner \">\n            <div class=\"inner-block\">\n                                <div class=\"text-part wysiwyg\">\n                                            <h2>Where to stay in Canal des Pangalanes (Manambato)<\/h2>                                                                \t<div class=\"translation-block\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"172\" data-end=\"347\">The Canal des Pangalanes is a chain of quiet lagoons and rivers running along Madagascar\u2019s east coast. Ideal for slowing down and soaking up the laid-back rhythm of local life.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Budget option<br \/><\/strong>Simple, lakeside bungalows in Manambato:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/acaciasbungalows.net\/\" target=\"_blank\">Les Acacias Bungalows<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Mid-range option<br \/><\/strong>Comfortable lodges surrounded by forest and water:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lesableblanc-manambato.mg\/\" target=\"_blank\">Le Sable Blanc<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.nl\/Hotel_Review-g316110-d1986102-Reviews-Palmarium_Hotel-Toamasina_Tamatave_Toamasina_Province.html\" target=\"_blank\">Palmarium<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Hotel_Review-g15518040-d6994211-Reviews-Pangalanes_Jungle_Nofy-Ampanakary_Toamasina_Province.html\" target=\"_blank\">Jungle Nofy<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\t                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\" tb-wysiwyg tb-block align-left background-light pattern-custom variant-none tb-collapsible-margins\" id=\"where-to-stay-in-mahambo\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/sites\/154\/2026\/08\/RTA-colors-1.png.webp)\" data-smush-webp-fallback=\"{&quot;bg-image&quot;:&quot; url(https:\\\/\\\/rta.travelblox.eu\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/154\\\/2026\\\/08\\\/RTA-colors-1.png)&quot;}\">\n    <div class=\"inner-block\">\n        <div class=\"tb-wysiwyg__inner \">\n            <div class=\"inner-block\">\n                                <div class=\"text-part wysiwyg\">\n                                            <h2>Where to stay in Mahambo<\/h2>                                                                \t<div class=\"translation-block\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"160\" data-end=\"367\">Mahambo is a quiet, laid-back beach town on Madagascar\u2019s east coast &#8211; perfect for unwinding before catching the ferry to \u00cele Sainte-Marie. It has a small selection of accommodations, mostly simple and charming.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mid-range option<br \/><\/strong>A relaxed beachside lodge with lovely bungalows and a great view of the ocean:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/hotel-lapirogue.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">La Pirogue<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\t                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\" tb-wysiwyg tb-block align-left background-light pattern-custom variant-none tb-collapsible-margins\" id=\"where-to-stay-on-ile-sainte-marie\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/sites\/154\/2026\/08\/RTA-colors-1.png.webp)\" data-smush-webp-fallback=\"{&quot;bg-image&quot;:&quot; url(https:\\\/\\\/rta.travelblox.eu\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/154\\\/2026\\\/08\\\/RTA-colors-1.png)&quot;}\">\n    <div class=\"inner-block\">\n        <div class=\"tb-wysiwyg__inner \">\n            <div class=\"inner-block\">\n                                <div class=\"text-part wysiwyg\">\n                                            <h2>Where to stay on \u00cele Sainte Marie<\/h2>                                                                \t<div class=\"translation-block\"><p>\u00cele Sainte-Marie (Nosy Boraha) is a dreamy island escape just off Madagascar\u2019s east coast, known for its palm-lined beaches, pirate history, and seasonal whale watching (July to September).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mid-range options<br \/><\/strong>Comfortable and charming stays close to the beach:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/villa-paradis.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Villa Paradis<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.samaria-cosy-lodge.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Samaria Hotel<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lelibertalia.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Libertalia Hotel<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sainte-marie-hotel.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">H\u00f4tel Lakana<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Semi-Luxury option<br \/><\/strong>Boutique eco-resort with stylish villas and beachfront views:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.princesse-bora.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Princesse Bora Lodge &amp; Spa<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/sites\/154\/2026\/07\/east-coast-manambato-1-1024x768.jpg.webp\" alt=\"East Coast Manambato\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-smush-webp-fallback=\"{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/rta.travelblox.eu\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/154\\\/2026\\\/07\\\/east-coast-manambato-1-1024x768.jpg&quot;}\"><\/p><\/div>\n\t                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":170,"featured_media":1416,"menu_order":4,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-297","guide","type-guide","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":{"feed_page_to_atlas":true},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/guide\/297","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/guide"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/guide"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/170"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/guide\/297\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3026,"href":"https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/guide\/297\/revisions\/3026"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1416"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=297"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}