Isalo National Park

Isalo National Park is a National Park in the Ihorombe Region of Madagascar, in the southwestern corner of the Province of Fianarantsoa. The closest town is Ranohira, and the closest cities are Toliara and Ihosy. It is a sandstone landscape that has been dissected by wind and water erosion into rocky outcrops, plateaus, extensive plains and up to 200 m deep canyons. There are permanent rivers and streams as well as many seasonal watercourses. Elevation varies between 510 and 1,268 m. Isalo National Park Located in Madagascar’s Ihorombe region, Isalo National Park covers 815 square kilometres of extensive plains, rocky outcrops, deep canyons, and plateaus. This Jurassic landscape was formed over time, sculpted by water and winds. Its landscape offers visitors various opportunities for trekking through the park, with hikes rewarded with naturally occurring swimming pools.   Isala is a remarkable art form created by nature that allows travellers to visit spectacular sunsets beneath the big sky. Isalo National Park is located within a dry forest with declining natural vegetation. It has six diverse habitats that provide a home to its numerous wildlife, dry vegetation, grasslands, evergreen-humid forests, sclerophyllous woodlands, pandanus thickets, and secondary shrub communities.