If you are interested in applying for a position at Masoala Forest Lodge, please fill in the MFL application form and email it to us. We are looking forward to hearing from you!
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Whale Season in Antongil Bay
A Majestic Visit Begins
We’re thrilled to welcome the return of the humpback whales to Antongil Bay! We spotted the first whales on 30 June this year when 3-5 whales passed right by the lodge beach and sea deck. Over the next 6–8 weeks, these gentle giants will be enjoying the warm, sheltered waters of the bay — a […]
| Read More |The story of the Blue Fin
22 years, one boat, uncountable adventures
The story of the Blue Fin Our main boat, the Blue Fin, has been a strong and reliable partner without whom we could not have experienced the many expeditions and adventures it has taken us on. Its original engine was salvaged by Pierre from a boat at the bottom of Lake Malawi, our friends Henry […]
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We are hiring managers and interns for 2024/2025
2 management positions 3 marine guide interns If you are interested in the management position, please fill in the MFL application form and email it to maria.masoalaforestlodge @ gmail.com We are looking forward to hear from you!
| Read More |Close whale encounters
By boat it is important to keep a distance of at least 100- 300m to not trouble the whales with the engine noise. By kayak, however, there aren’t any restrictions and sometimes we find ourselves surprisingly close. Whales occasionally approach us when we are on the kayaks and some start playing around us.
| Read More |Rare RIGHT WHALE sighting
We had an incredible whale season so far and had an unusual sighting. Our manager Jessie captured and analysed the moments for you in the video below.
| Read More |Aye Aye video
What is all the fuss about? Learn why this lemur is talked about so much and considered the holy grail of lemur sightings. Video and voice by our MFL manager Jessie Jordan
| Read More |Aye Aye July
In July 2023 we had the most Aye Aye viewings we ever had in a month, which came with great excitement for camp and guests. Part of our success was having some new equipment: This season we started using an Axion Thermal Imaging Monocular, which detects heat signatures. The camera is effective in total darkness […]
| Read More |New finds
Unidentified species In July we saw these two animals for the first time in our 20 years at Masoala. We have shared the images on our social media and some of you reached out to us with ideas of what we have found here. See the suggested IDs below. For this freshwater terrapin, we received […]
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An educational cooperation with the NGO Teach for Madagascar
Today, we led our second reading session at the nearby school of Ambodiforaha ♥️📚 Jessie and Maria visited the Ambodiforaha primary school to read “Avy Aiza ny Rivotra?”, or in English, “Where Does the Wind Come From?”. One of five illustrated Malagasy folkloric tales featured in Diary Nofy books. “If you have a big heart, […]
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