Chez Laurent
A budget backpacker eatery and bungalow guesthouse opposite the east gate of Ankarana, a common choice for a meal after a hike in the park.
Directly opposite the east gate of Ankarana National Park, this is one of the few places to eat near the entrance, and it also offers garden bungalows. The kitchen is basic, and there are usually only two dishes each night, so reserve ahead or you may go without dinner. Common options include zebu skewers with chips, and breakfast of crêpes, bread and bananas. The owner, Laurent, speaks English, and guests still praised the place in 2025. Reviews are mixed: some say the portions are generous and the food tasty, while others complain of slow service (up to an hour's wait) and high prices. There is no WiFi, and phone signal is weak.
Opening hours
Breakfast, lunch and dinner (order dinner in advance)
Nearby sights
- Bat Cave (Grotte des Chauves-souris)
- Perte des Rivières
- Petit Tsingy
- Tsingy Rary & Ankarana Suspension Bridge
- Lac Vert
- Andrafiabe Caves & Western Grand Tsingy