On route to our destination, I wasn't aware that we were going to cross over water of any kind, but if I'd done any research I would've known that our African lodge was situated just off the coast of Madagascar. My long-time friend Jessica and I were on our way to the island of Nosy Be for an African safari. I like the name, Nosy Be, it sounds like a noisy little bee but it actually means "big island".
Our cozy bungalow
We eventually arrived at our accommodation, The Villa Blanche, after our boat trip. It was everything I was hoping for. A cozy little bungalow, which isn't too fancy, but still had all the luxuries one expects when you want to relax on your holiday. Nevertheless, I knew I wasn't going to spend much time in our bungalow, because one thing was for sure, I was determined to go home with my best holiday tan ever. And what better place to get a dream tan than on a paradise island, lying stretched out beneath the African sun?
There is something about the African sun. Personally I believe that you can't have a happy life without spending some good quality time in the sun. Just another reason why I love my job as a photographer, but this week was my week of relaxation, and except for capturing my holiday moments, I wasn't going to spend any time away from the heavenly beach.
Palm trees and sunny skies
Almost every morning, Jess and I got up as early as possible to spend some good quality time in the sun. No matter how tempting it is to overindulge, the truth of the matter is that even if you live in Africa, her sun can burn you badly.
It was February which meant rainfalls at night and balmy humidity by day, but in my mind's eye it was just perfect! Spending lazy days on the long stretch of white beach and making the most of the warm weather was what I had set out to do.
On the island of Nosy Be you can find beaches stretching for as far as the eye can see, lined by palm trees, making it an ideal location for an island style holiday.
We had our deck chairs set up on our bungalow's deck, and with a cocktail in one hand and a book in the other we left all our worldly worries behind. Yes, this is the life. With such a relaxed environment we just had to make sure we didn't fall asleep while lying in the sun, as one would surely regret it in the most painful way once you pick up a bit of sunstroke from being in the sun too long and unprotected.
A little reserved
On one of our attempts to do more than lazing around, we decided to go on an African safari to the Lokobe Reserve and of course I had my camera handy for any Kodak moments that might occur. We didn't see anything for the first half-hour or so, but then we got lucky. Hiding far up in one of Madagascar's many trees was a female black lemur cradling her little one safely in her arms. How Jess managed to spot her I still don't know, but it was obvious that she was alone and shy.
There are so many varieties of Lemur in the forests, that we saw quite a few on the remainder of our hike. Very playful, and so noisy! Chameleons were almost just as abundant as the lemurs. If it weren't for our guide, we would never have spotted them all! The colourful butterflies provided much animation for us and its really a birder's paradise. Not to forget the stunning flora. Especially the beautiful Baobab trees.
After our adventurous expedition, and capturing Madagascar's local animal pride on film, we headed back to our lodge for a well deserved Moroccan styled feast.
Not only was our stay at The Villa Blanche perfect for an African safari getaway, but the lodge's set up is the ideal relaxed holiday getaway.
Nothing revitalizes the soul like a few lazy days in the sun, surrounded by the most pristine presence of nature.
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