Miavana by Time + Tide

Miavana by Time + Tide features a world of lemurs and chameleons. This untouched island offers a luxurious getaway that is rare and unique. The lodge is fringed by white sand beaches and sprawling coral reefs. Staying true to the islands secluded rooms, Miavana creates a superior haven where guests can enjoy a tailormade experience.

Dotted along a pristine beach, Miavana’s boasts 14 villas which are a masterpiece in luxury. The natural elements of sea, sand and air meet elegantly through inspired interiors and textures that celebrate the extraordinary island setting. With unique touches such as hand-dyed textiles which mirror the endless shades of turquoise shimmering in the ocean views, Miavana is a Madagascar Gem! Local, hand-cut stones the colour of seashells accent the walls and the unique turreted shower, evoking castaway luxury at its finest. Floor to ceiling windows offers panoramic views of the Indian Ocean mere metres away.

In each villa, every detail is tastefully designed to provide the best experience. The one, two and three-bedroom guest sanctuaries offer ample space, a private pool overlooking the sea, a comfortable lounge, butler service and a well-stocked kitchenette. Each villa has an extra bathroom and a study, which can be converted into a children’s bedroom. From your villa, explore the island using the complimentary bicycles and electric buggy.

Crowned Lemur Trekking Experience

Lemurs are one of the biggest attractions in Madagascar and Miavana offers the best experience for all travellers. The experience begins with a short interactive presentation in the museum about lemurs and their natural history. This is followed by a walk into the pristine forest of the island for a memorable encounter with a recently translocated group of Lemurs. The environmental teams carefully monitor these lemur families so that facilitators can be sure to find them without too much effort and also to ensure they are thriving. The lemurs at Miavana have been translocated to protect them from the threat of shrinking forests by the Bekaroaka Lemur project with community support.

About Madagascar

Madagascar has been called the land in a forgotten sea. It’s the fourth biggest island on earth and has a number of small peripheral islands off the coastline. With an unparalleled mixture of endemic wildlife and plant species in a variety of habitats from rainforests to reefs, Madagascar truly is one of the greatest biodiversity regions on earth. Around 1500 years ago people began to settle in the area. Several settlers arrived on canoes from the area of Borneo. One of the biggest attractions in Madagascar is the lemur with over 100 species endemic to regions across the island.

The largest of five islands in the archipelago is Miavana, this beautiful island has an interesting history originating from the 1990s. The island was used by ‘pirates’ as a way to avoid police control on the roads between the Sava and Diana regions of northern Madagascar. In 1998, Ibis Algoculture was created as a way to preserve the area, reduce fishing pressure and provide alternate employment through seaweed farming. The waters surrounding the archipelago are rich with nutrients and provide a fantastic environment for coral and marine life.

After many years of success, in 2010, following several episodes of extreme water heat, algae production began to collapse, creating the need for a new sustainable enterprise in the region.