Isalo Travel Guide

Isalo [pronounced eeshall] National park in the south-west of the country. 203,900 acres. 150 miles from Toliary.

Canyons, cliffs, gorges and other striking geological features, due to wind and rain erosion. Exotic flora, native palm trees, giant cactus. Lemurs, harmless reptiles.

Camping and visiting permit delivered by the "Direction des Eaux et Forets" in Antananarivo, by the "Service Provincial des Eaux et Forets" in Fianarantsoa, or by the Forestry Ranger in Ranohira.