It's a place of gentle living, punctuated only by the comings and goings of the Vézos fishermen's pirogues, their multicolored sails gliding on the ocean.

The Vézos are one of Madagascar's last nomadic ethnic groups. Fishing far from their villages, they bivouac on the dunes for the duration of their journey.

Here we are, on their azure path...

"La Dune des Songes is located in southwest Madagascar, near the town of Tuléar in the small village of Anakao, accessible only by boat. The ecolodge is nestled in 8 hectares of dunes on 500 meters of beach.

Eight Lodges, for accommodation of rare intimacy, facing the ocean.

Here, far from pollution, all you can hear is the wind in the sails of the pirogues, before witnessing the spectacle of a starry sky of unparalleled purity at night: an invitation to dream...

"In search of simplicity, authenticity and gentleness, this is where I settled". Amandine, your host, to my great delight.

It was with respect for people and the environment that I decided to create this little paradise. In Madagascar, recycling remains a challenge, but we make it a point of honor to keep the purchase of non-recyclable materials, particularly plastic, to a minimum.

Almost all our cleaning products are made from natural ingredients, directly at La Dune des Songes.

We have also chosen solid, natural soaps without polluting packaging, which we make available to our customers. They are made by the AMADEA association, which has been working for years to protect children, promote rural development and preserve the environment.

Our eco-responsible approach also includes waste management: we make our own compost from food scraps and use wastewater to water the garden.

Thanks to Anakao's generous sunshine, we are totally self-sufficient in electricity, produced by a photovoltaic solar generator that also heats the water, around 300 days a year.

To reduce our plastic footprint and protect our health, we have invested in a Berkey filter. However, plastic bottles are still available to ensure optimum comfort for our visitors.

Finally, La Dune des Songes was built entirely from local materials. The stone walls help combat the massive deforestation that is rampant in Madagascar, and the roof, made from vundro, a local straw, provides natural insulation.

Most of the materials were transported by pirogue, in line with our commitment to sustainable tourism.

Born in Paris but adopted from the island of Ré, I've always found my equilibrium with the sea. From the West Indies to Madagascar, via Tahiti, the DRC, Greece, Senegal and Reunion Island, I've built my life with my eyes turned towards the ocean.

Self-taught and curious, I explored several professions before devoting myself to La Dune des Songes, in particular interior design. Kiteboarder, surfer, diver and yogini, Anakao quickly became an obvious choice. In love with this place, its inhabitants and the surrounding nature, I put all my soul and passion into the creation of La Dune des Songes, a refuge where simplicity, authenticity and gentle living come together.

Amandine

The rates shown are for information purposes only and may vary depending on the season. To find out the exact price of your stay, please consult our booking engine.

Cabane Yogi

Full board, single menu, minimum 3 nights

• One person 147€ per day
• Two persons 185€ per day
• Three people 225€ per day
• Four people 265€ per day

Cabane Alizé

Full board, single menu, minimum 3 nights

• One person 167€ per day
• Two people 205€ per day
• Three people 245€ per day
• Four persons 285€ per day

Bungalows

Full board, single menu, minimum 3 nights

• One person €202 per day
• Two people €240 per day
• Three people €304 per day

Villa Tanambao

Full board, single menu, minimum 4 nights

• Two people 350€ per day
• Three people 390€ per day
• Four persons 430€ per day

Havana

Full board, single menu, minimum 3 nights

• Three people, €260 per day
• Four people, €300 per day
• Five people, €350 per day
• Six people, €390 per day 

For your convenience, we offer full board, ideal given our distance from other facilities.
Picnics on excursions are also included in our rates.