Miavana

Madagascar is a land of exotic rarity and Miavana invites you to taste its treasures, offering a discovery in every bite. Every day the island’s culinary team creates exquisite dishes that bring together the finest local ingredients with world class skill. In everything we do, we aim to tread lightly and showcase nature’s masterpieces in a sophisticated yet simple, sustainable way. Created to savour the seasons and delight the palette, every meal is a celebration of Madagascar’s very best.

From mouth-watering mangoes and luscious limes to punchy pink peppercorns and aromatic vanilla pods, you can explore this unique destination through its vibrant flavours. Refined local specialties range from Mangrove crab and Yellowfin Tuna to Madagascan Rova caviar and Zebu-milk buffalo mozzarella – you may just be surprised by what you will find in such a remote location.

While our chefs spend a lot of time perfecting what’s on your plate, we also believe that the dining experience is about so much more than just the food we serve. Miavana’s food provides a sense of place and at the same time, the unbelievable island setting seems to enhance the flavours on your plate.

Miavana features 14 ocean-front villas that live and breathe castaway luxury. With sea views, direct beach access, and an effortless flow between indoor and outdoor living, make yourself at home in our other-worldly destination. Expect considered design throughout, crafted to perfection with hand-dyed textiles, Malagasy wood, and local stone.

Miavana is located on the largest of five islands in a remote archipelago off the northeastern coast of Madagascar, accessible only by helicopter from Diego Suarez and Nosy Be airports. Discovered 30 years ago by our partner Jean Christophe, an entrepreneur and treasure hunter who believed in conserving the area, this archipelago is a natural wonderland waiting to be explored.

Miavana has an interesting history – a transient location for seasonal fisherman, then a secret hideaway for pirates, and more recently a thriving seaweed farm, thanks its nutrient-rich waters. In 1998, Ibis Algoculture was created as a way to preserve the area, reduce fishing pressure and provide alternate employment through algae production. Still in operation, the seaweed farm moved to a nearby location and made way for sustainable tourism on Miavana, Madagascar’s most exclusive private island resort with conservation and community at its core.

It took four years to create Miavana. Four years of planting over 100,000 indigenous trees, painstakingly restoring the natural vegetation and using only natural and recycled materials to create the ultimate private villas. Dotted along the pristine beach, Miavana’s 14 villas are a masterpiece in luxury. Fringed by white sand shores and sprawling coral reefs, Miavana stays true to the island’s secluded roots, creating a luxurious haven where guests can enjoy our signature Miavana experience.

Flawlessly designed to offer both unity and privacy, the Miavana Piazza offers several dining areas, a glittering infinity pool overlooking the ocean, a well-stocked wine cellar and bar, a curated Boutique and our Cabinet de Curiosities, where you can marvel at the treasures of Madagascar. Be sure to stop in and see the butterfly collection, an extinct elephant bird egg, pygmy hippo skeleton, antique manuscripts, ancient armour and amulets – among other rare finds.

From our Activities Centre, you can enjoy thrilling adventures, exploring the region with scuba diving, snorkelling, fishing, kiteboarding, ocean safaris, a variety of water sports, lemur trekking, quad biking and helicopter excursions, with seasonal recommendations by our expert team. With the freedom to explore as you want, you will inspire the mind, awaken the soul and reconnect with nature in a meaningful way.