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If you’re not a fan of dazing in a hammock or tanning on the beach, there are plenty of possibilities to spark up your vacation with activities on our around the lodge. Whether you’re into cooking, crafts, sports or romance, we’ve got you covered. All activities can be booked in the reception, but we highly recommend you to let us know your wishes before you arrive – the better time we’re in, the more we can make of your vacation days.
We’ve partnered up with one of our favorite pirogues, Severin. The pirogue is the most popular choice of transportation to and around Ile aux Nattes. It’s a traditional Malagasy boat, best described as a simple dug-out canoe.
In 3 hours you’ll learn how to move with the pirogue – which is harder than it seems! Severin comes to the hotel and stays in the shallow waters near the beach until you’ve gotten comfortable with the technique. After that, you’ll take a trip to the lagune to show off your skills.
The trip is 2-3 hours depending on you.
Price:
2-4 people: 40.000 Ariary per person
1 person: 50.000 Ariary
Severin speaks French, English, and Malagasy.
Malagasy handcraft is something everyone should enjoy during their stay in Madagascar. In the south of Sainte Marie, we have a skilled cooperation doing crafts and arts – and they’re inviting you to join!
The workshop is between 2 and 4 hours depending on what you want to make. The coop works mostly in wood and Ravinala and guided by their skilled hands, you’ll finish a small souvenir that you get to bring home.
After the workshop, you can stay in Sainte Marie for lunch (we know a few great restaurants nearby), or head back to Ile aux Nattes.
The price is 100.000 Ariary per person including transportation from the lodge and back.
Treat yourself to a southern vacation style, with our hairdresser. She does a broad variety of exotic braids to match any personality – whether you like it sporty, artistic, or sophisticated, she’s got you covered.
In addition to offering you a new look, it also enables you to take an hour (or two, depending on the look you’re going for) to sit still and listen to the sound of the waves and the forest around you.
Price: between 25.000 and 6.000 depending on the style and the length of your hair.
Here comes the ideal activity for food lovers who want to explore the local cuisine; A course in authentic Malagasy cuisine.
With our talented cook, Sacné, by your side, you’ll learn the secrets of traditional Malagasy recipes handed down from generation to generation. Together you will create a delicious dish using fresh seasonal ingredients. The selection of dishes will depend on the season and today’s catch – as it is custom here.
After cooking, you can enjoy the fruits of your labor over a convivial meal and have a recipé to take home.
The course has a duration of about 2 hours excluding lunchtime.
Price: 60.000 pr. person
Minimum 2 people
The price does not include drinks for lunch.
Looking to spice up the vacation with an unforgettable moment of romance? Look no further.
On this private sunset cruise, you’ll enjoy good wine, delicious snacks, and a moment of peace with each other. All to the beautiful view of the sunset.
You set sail around 17.30 from the beach at Aurora, and find a nice view spot in the lagoon. Here we open up a bottle of wine, put on some music (of your choosing) and lights, and serve a platter of snacks. You are free to swim from the boat, dance wildly on the tables, or spend the time silently enjoying each other.
The boat is yours for two hours, and we’ll have your dinner ready when you get back.
160.000 Ariary – 2 people
An old tradition on the East Coast of Madagascar is the Rhum Arrangée. This authentic drink is rhum flavored with anything you can think of – and find in nature.
Under the guidance of our barman and rhum arrangée enthusiast, Leva, you’ll learn how to make it yourself. The process is fairly easy, while the real challenge is picking out the flavor.
To decide on the taste you want to make, you, of course, have to try a few first. Therefore we start with a tasting of Leva’s favourites.
If the flavors of your choice are to be found in our garden, you then go and harvest them. And if not, you simply cut right to the chase, and start making rhum arrangée!
The workshop takes between 1 and 2 hours, and afterward the workshop, you’ll have a bottle of rum to show for it. What could be a better souvenir to bring home to friends and family?
Cheers! Salut! Santé! Skål!
Price: 50.000 per person
Minimum 2 people.
We’ll set up a cozy garden environment and prep your meal, but you and your family will grill it yourself on a traditional Fatapera. This eating experience is an informal & tasty experience for all couples and families.
The Fatapera is a small coal grill used in most kitchens in Madagascar.
Using local equipment, and cooking the traditional way, you’ll get a clear idea of how Malagasy cuisine is shaped. All while sharing a lovely moment together in our garden.
Here on Ile aux Nattes, the “Fatapera” embodies the spirit of sharing, cooperation, and discovery. In other words: Family Time.
Price: 40.000 per person
The price does not include drinks
We’re lucky enough to a have a real vanilla plantation as our neighbor. It’s owned by Lionel and Linda who cultivate vanilla and other spices. Lionel is happy to give you a free guided tour, on which you’ll learn a whole lot about how vanilla is grown and processed.
The tour starts at Aurora and ends at Aurora. During the tour, you’ll stop by Lionel and Linda’s boutique, where you’ll have plenty of opportunity to buy vanilla, cinnamon, and other spices to bring home.
The visit is free of charge
Obs. Lionel only speaks French. If you wish, we’re happy to send an English translator with you. The price for the translator is 10.000 Ariary per person.
South Lagune on Ile aux Nattes
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