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'''''West Valley Lodge'', or ''Vallée Ouest Lodge'', is a newly opened accommodation since May 2019 close to the village of Antsalaka in north Madagascar. The area is on a plateau about 600 metres above sea level, which enjoys a slightly cooler climate than elsewhere in the same region of the country.'''

Much of the farmlands surrounding [[Antsalaka ]] is where most of the country's kaht grows, a widespread and illegal class C drug that is tolerated by the authorities. At West Valley Lodge, however, no kaht is cultivated. Instead, a wide range of naturally organic fruits and vegetables are and whatever is in season will be freshly prepared by the kitchen and oftentimes even plucked from the ground, tree or bush at the time of order.

The slow food concept applies both in terms of the use of almost only local ingredients and the slowness of preparation since ingredients are harvested at the time of cooking. Rarely anything needs to stay in a fridge or freezer before. Also, mineral water is sourced and filtered at the lodge, although guests who are dubious about its purity can always order always bottled [[Eau Vive]].

West Valley Lodge was founded by Dolie Monunibo who herself grew up in the village of Antsalaka. Together with her husband Toto Mounibo from [[Diego Suarez ]] and a dedicated team of gardeners, planters, kitchen and service staff, they welcome visitier to their their tropical farm and nature lodge in North Madagascar.

West Valley and Antsalaka are close to an entry point of [[Montagne d'Ambre National Park ]] and route leading through the park between Joffre Ville [[Joffreville]] and Antsalaka. If driving along RN6 from Diego Suarez, turn right after 60km at the sign for Antsalaka and Park National d'Ambre. Antsalaka is 7km from the RN6 and thereafter another 1.5km of walking trail leads to West Valley Lodge.

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