Isalo National Park



Isalo National Park is in Toliara Province of Madagascar.

Understand
The park is known for its wide variety of terrain, including sandstone formations, deep canyons, palm-lined oases, and grassland. The closest town is Ranohira, and the closest city is Toliara. A local guide is required for visitors entering the park, and guides and porters can be hired in Ranohira. Treks in the park can last from several hours to a week or longer.

The Bara people, who traditionally inhabit the park, entomb the dead in natural mountain caves that are considered sacred, they have buried the dead of their ancestors for centuries.

Get in
From the north, taxi brousses to Ranohira can be found from Fianarantsoa, Ambalavao, and Ihosy.

Fees and permits
National park fees for Isalo as of 2018 are:
 * 65,000 Ar pp for one day
 * 110,000 Ar pp for two days

Compulsory community tax is an additional 5,000 per person for entire length of visit.

Guide fees for treks in the park are:


 * Less than 4 hours - 80,000 Ar
 * More than 4 hours - 120,000 Ar

Lodging
In Ranohira there is a 2,000 Ar 'community tax' on top of every room per night. Check whether this is included in the price you are being quoted.