Red canyons of Isalo Park
National Park

Isalo, the Malagasy Colorado

A ruiniform sandstone massif shaped by erosion, with deep canyons, crystal-clear natural pools and one of the most beautiful sunsets in southern Africa: the famous 'Isalo Window'.

Isalo is Madagascar's most visited park. Its landscapes evoke the American Great West: table plateaus, red canyons, wind-carved tafoni. A striking contrast to the east coast rainforests.

Signature wildlife

  • Ring-tailed lemur (maki)
  • Verreaux's sifaka
  • Brown lemur
  • Raptors and rollers

What to do here

  • Makis canyon hike + natural pool
  • Namaza circuit (waterfalls, lemurs)
  • Sunset at the Isalo window
  • Bivouac under the austral stars

See the South Tour