Isalo National Park Extension

Day 1
Tulear / Isalo National Park

From Antananarivo, transfer to the airport and fly to Tulear on the southwestern coast of Madagascar. On arrival, transfer to Isalo National Park, with a sunset photo-stop en route at the Window of the Isalo, where the sun sets through a naturally formed “window” in the rock.

Day 2
Isalo National Park

Isalo’s grassy plains are surrounded by eroded sandstone massifs sculpted by wind and water into wonderfully weird forms—reminiscent of the landscapes of the American Southwest. This rugged area shelters 14 nocturnal lemurs as well as ring-tailed lemurs, brown lemurs, sifakas, and some 80 species of birds. After a visit to the national park office, we arrive at the entrance to Canyon Namaza for a picturesque hike up to Cascade des Nymphes, where a spectacular hidden waterfall cascades into an emerald-green pool. On return, enjoy a picnic and a photo session with ringtail lemurs near the park entrance. The afternoon is at leisure or we can visit the park’s museum, with its excellent displays of the geologic formations and endemic plants.

Day 3
Tulear / Antananarivo / Depart

Depart early this morning for the Piscine Naturelle, an easy hike to a refreshing natural pool surrounded by leafy pandanus trees, then return to the lodge for checkout. Drive back to Tulear, fly to Antananarivo, and connect with your flight to Paris, departing after midnight.

Extension Costs

$1595 (3 or more trip members)
$1895 (2 members)
$2595 (1 member)
Single supplement: $150
Solo traveler: $2295
Internal airfare: $300

All costs subject to change