EXPLORE OLÔ BÉ LODGE
Olô Bé Lodge awaits the curious travellers and experience-collectors in Andavadoaka, Madagascar.
Set on the South-West coast of Madagascar, away from the crowds is this hidden gem. Olô Bé Lodge provides a remote, off-the-grid location, securing the feeling of being on a private island with panoramic views of the Indian Ocean.
Olô Bé Lodge has a uniquely built design as the lodge is a work of art made up of natural materials and built by the local community.
Expérience Andavadoaka
To best serve travelers visiting the areas around Andavadoaka, Olô Bé Lodge and TourOnePlanet are entering into a first of a kind agreement in Magascar. The two organisazations along with local community members are partnering to provide a wide range of eco-tourism and cultural immersion opportunities to support local conservation and development efforts led by the Velondriake Association.
This provides added incentive for travelers to extend their stay within the local area. Olô Bé Lodge, TourOnePlanet and Velondriake are proudto be creating the acces that local communities need to determine their own outcomes of tourism while providing the most authentic and unique travel experiences found in Madagascar
The Lodge
On Andavadoaka, the Southwest coast of Madagascar, lies Olô Bé Lodge. Its secluded nature offers guests a private, authentic and unique barefoot experience.
A majestic, intimate and secluded escape awaits our guests. Olô Bé Lodge is equipped with spacious private terraces overlooking the lagoon and magical sunsets over the ocean. We offer guests a real, immersive experience.
It offers guests a flamboyant main hall, a large kitchen open to the bar and a social living area. It has two large terraces opening on each side, with both offering a view of its own ocean bay. Guest can sit on the East side terrace to enjoy the start of the day, or on the sunset terrace to enjoy the end of the afternoon.
Exciting activities include water activities like fishing, snorkelling, kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding and surfing. Star gazing and exploration walks are also enjoyed on the island.
Guests can look forward to guided Boabab tours and exploring the Mangroves.
The Location
Andavadoaka is a small fishing village located on the southwest coast of Madagascar in the Morombe District, 45 km south of the town of Morombe.
The village lies on the edge of a shallow lagoon protected from the open ocean by a series of fringing and submerged barrier reefs that support substantial coral growth.
The reefs around Andavadoaka represent some of the most well- developed coral reef systems in the Indian Ocean.
Olo Be Lodge is situated 170 kilometers from Tulear and 40 kilometers from Moromb. This unique location offers a majestic, intimate and secluded escape for guests.
Olô Bé Lodge is equipped with spacious private terraces overlooking the lagoon, and magical sunsets over the ocean.
The Cuisine
Creating a theatre of experience, our kitchen is open plan, offering a full view of our inventive chefs preparing authentic Madagascan cuisine.
The daily menus are imaginative, and a true reflection of the culinary traditions of Madagascar. Fresh seafood is purchased every morning from local fishermen, for our guest to enjoy the true Madagascar experience. Enjoying an aperitif or an excellent Madagascan Rum as you watch the sun set over the lagoon, is highly recommended.
Activities and Leisure
For all visitors, adventurers, thrill seekers or simply nature lovers, Olô Bé Lodge offers many entertainment options.
For those seeking to relax, Olô bé Lodge offers massages for guests to unwind and enjoy the serenity that the island has to offer. Majestic seasonal whales can be observed from near the hotel.
For thrill seekers, an endeavour through the baobab forest awaits. Guests can travel on a 4×4 vehicle or on foot. The small surrounding islands can also be explored via canoes, or guests can even have a private picnic on one of the islands. Kayaks can be taken to visit the mangroves and observe their indigenous fauna.
To the south, guests can visit Baie des Assassins, or explore the quaint town of Morombe to the north. Velondriaka is a locally managed marine area where guests can experience the local village and its social and environmental activities. The protected area includes extensive coral reefs, mangroves, seagrass beds, baobab forests, spiny forest and other threatened habitats. It has five permanent coral reef reserves, two permanent mangrove reserves, and numerous periodic fisheries closures (PFCs), primarily for octopus on reefs and for mud crab in mangroves.
Table tennis, billiards, table football or petanque is available for extra entertainment at the lodge. For a change of scenery, guests can visit close by Night Club Vezo du Village to experience some night life!
Ecotourism
At Olo Be Lodge, we are proud to be part of a meaningful ecotourism initiative in the village of Andavadoaka with the ecotourism project and NGO Velondriake.
Through our sustainable practices and community engagement, we actively support the local ecosystem and work hand in hand with the community to preserve the natural beauty and cultural heritage of this unique destination.
By choosing to stay with us, you not only experience an unforgettable adventure but also directly contribute to the socio-economic development and conservation efforts in Andavadoaka.
Join us in making a positive impact on both the environment and the local community.
