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Isalo National Park
Deep canyons & magical waterfalls •
Elephant’s foot bloom in September & October
One of Madagascar's prettiest parks, Isalo
encompasses a huge sandstone massif
interspersed with canyons, tapia forest,
waterfalls and natural springs. Wildlife
densities may be lower than in other parks,
but both ring-tailed and red-fronted lemurs
are often seen. There are 80 bird species (50
endemic) and more than 500 plant species –
including elephant’s foot, whose austral-spring
bloom creates a sea of yellow. The dry climate
ensures suitable conditions for walking year
round, and trails cater for all abilities.
Isalo National Park
Ranomafana National Park
Beautiful montane rainforest • Home to rare
golden bamboo & greater bamboo lemurs
Ifotaka Community Forest
Lemur spotting in rare gallery & spiny forest •
Fascinating Antandroy tribal culture
Golden bamboo lemur, Ranomafana National Park
Established in 1991, Ranomafana has quickly
become a popular destination for wildlife
viewing on foot. Steep slopes and elevations
ranging between 600 and 1,400m allow for
different forest types, from lowland to cloud.
There are 12 lemur species in total here, the
best known being the golden, greater and
lesser eastern bamboo lemurs. Ranomafana
is also noted for its 118 bird species, of which
36 are endemic. Amongst them are Henst’s
goshawks, rufous-headed ground-rollers,
velvet asities and the crested ibis.
The Ifotaka Community Forest is a reserve
managed by the local Antandroy people.
Wildlife activities range from spotting ringtailed
lemurs and Verreaux’s sifakas in the
deciduous gallery forests, to searching for
white-footed sportive and mouse lemurs
by night in the unique spiny forest. Cultural
activities, focused on the Antandroy tribe, are
exceptional. Spend a morning at the buzzing
and authentic local market, or take a walk with
an Antandroy guide into the sacred forests to
find huge, individually decorated tombs.
Traditional Antandroy tribal tomb
Kirindy Private Reserve
Best place to see fossas • Home to Madame
Berthe’s mouse lemurs
Fossa
Kirindy’s dry deciduous forest is home to some
extraordinary wildlife, not least the elusive
fossa, a nocturnal feline that is the only natural
hunter of Madagascar’s lemurs. The best time
to find them is at night during their mating
season (October to December). Madame
Berthe’s lemurs are one of eight lemur species
that can be found in the park and are the
smallest primates in the world. Giant jumping
rats – kangaroo-like rodents – are another
rarity. Kirindy is best visited between October
and January when rain-quenched vegetation
draws animals out of hibernation.
For more information or to book, contact us on 020 3930 5008 or speak to your travel agent
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