Vinanibe Lodge
Jean de Heaulmes
This accommodation provider has taken action to address one or more issues (whether environmental, social or cultural) which will contribute positively to the long term viability of the destination and hence their site displays a Caring for the destination rating.
Main area of focus in Caring for the Destination:
The SHTM is a family company committed to sustainable tourism and social development.
The SHTM is a family company committed to sustainable tourism and social development.
Detailed description of the Caring for the Destination Initiative:
The de Heaulmes have initiated numerous pioneering sustainable tourism projects. Starting in 1937, they opened a private reserve in the forest of the Mandradre river, now of world renown and featuring an Atandroy museum.They also safeguard the vestiges of Fort Flacourt, those of the Portuguese fort in the small island of Santa Cruz, the botanical garden of Sayadi, and also a large forest of baobab trees close to Morondave.
On a social level, their effort is "foremost to explain, and involve people in their own future", says Jean de Heaulme. It is also to develop local employment: the family hire very few westerners among the executives (70% of them come from Tana, 30% from Fort Dauphin), and they have an 50/50 objective. In 1986, the family was awarded the John Paul Getty Prize for Conservation.
Meet Olivia Niaina and the team at ESF, your local connection in Madagascar. We operate from our central office in the Malagasy capital of Antananarivo, and take great pride in sharing our country with you. We aim to let you experience the warm hospitality of the people and the unique and endemic flora and fauna of Madagascar. However, we also encourage people to examine the social and environmental issues facing our country, to ensure Madagascar is here for their children and grandchildren to enjoy as well.
