La Petite Traversee, is a small and neat lodge located on the northern shore of Ile aux Nattes.  The lodge sits on the small canal which separates Ile aux Nattes and St Marie, and looks onto the opposite island which is just a pirogue trip away.

La Petite Traversee offers excellent South African hospitality with comfortable accommodation in neat Malagasy-style en-suite chalets.

Description:

The spotless en-suite bungalows are built in a typical rustic Malagasy style with island materials, offering comfortable yet affordable accommodation. The lodge serves a Malagasy / South African menu and introduces the guests to a well stocked local and South African pub.

You can treat yourself to the wide range of exquisite dishes served in the island-theme restaurant or out on the tidal deck.

Languages spoken are English, Afrikaans, French, Malagasy.

Activities:

• Snorkelling
• Swimming on a safe beach
• Hiking around the island
• Fishing
• Scuba diving
• Deep sea fishing safaris
• Tours around the island, & to islands nearby

Facilities:

• 6 bungalows with mosquito netting, a safe, en-suite bathroom
• Laundry
• Restaurant & bar
• Internet
• Activity centre
• Luggage storage
• Exchange facility (EUR, ZAR, USD)
• Languages spoken: English, Afrikaans, French, Malagasy
• 1 family bungalow with 1 double & 1 twin room, mosquito netting, a safe & en-suite bathroom
• glass-bottomed boat
• Massage/day spa available