On Land

Meet Miavana’s resident population of Crowned Lemurs while trekking through pristine forests. The lemurs on Miavana were translocated by the Bekaroaka Lemur project with community support to protect them from the threat of habitat destruction and hunting. Our Conservation team carefully monitors these lemur families to ensure they are thriving, with the benefit that we can be sure to find them without too much effort.

Hop on a quad bike (ATV)to explore the island from top to toe. Miavana is 5km long by 2km wide, with 10 square kilometres of land to explore. Pass through a local village and stop off at the Lighthouse, which offers spectacular 360-degree views across the archipelago to the mountains on Madagascar’s mainland.

Head out on your own to explore the island’s trails or enjoy a guided nature walk for an introduction to Miavana’s abundant fauna and flora. There is the possibility of seeing the world’s biggest chameleon and one of its smallest as well as non-venomous snakes, a variety of butterflies and bountiful birdlife. We can also recommend a night walk at full moon or when the stars are bright.

Join one of our Conservation team members on their daily beach walks, looking for signs of nesting activity. Depending on the time of year, you can witness mothers nesting on our protected shores or babies hatching right in front of your villa. Miavana is one of the rare places in the world where several species of sea turtles nest in safety, including the critically endangered Hawksbill turtle, Green turtle and Olive Ridley turtle

Take a boat trip to a nearby island in our archipelago to see four species of Terns, predominantly Sooty Terns, at one of the largest nesting sites in the Indian Ocean. From mid-May to September, over 40 000 breeding pairs arrive on Manamphao. Combined with a castaway beach picnic on its uninhabited shores, this is an experience that can’t be beaten.

In developing the island, our Landscaping team removed many invasive species of plants and trees and planted hundreds of thousands of endemic species in their place. Contribute to the island’s ecosystem and plant a tree yourself.