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Isalo National Park

A visually stunning park with grassy plains surrounded by unique wind and water-sculpted sandstone formations, canyons and gorges, Isalo reminds some visitors of America’s Wild West.

What Will I See?

  • Spectacular sandstone formations
  • Three lemur species including the acrobatic Verreaux’s sifaka lemur
  • Grassy plains and sculpted sandstone ridges
  • Hot springs, waterfalls and idyllic hidden pools
  • 55 bird species
  • Sakalava Tombs

What Can I Do?

  • Guided nature walks and hikes through the canyons
  • All-day hike to the Canyon of Monkeys
  • Hikes to the ‘Natural Swimming pool’