Southern Madagascar
This 760-sq-km park protects some of the last remnants of rainforest in southern Madagascar, as well as spiny forest and a remarkable 12 species of lemurs…
Must-see attractions in Southern Madagascar
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Southern Madagascar
Isalo is one of Madagascar's most beautiful parks. It contains sculpted buttes, vertical rock walls and, best of all, deep canyon floors shot through with…
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Southern Madagascar
This gorgeous park, about 9km from the Total station on the road to Ambovombe from Fort Dauphin (Taolagnaro), covers 136 hectares, and with a budding…
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Réserve Spéciale Cap Sainte-Marie
Southern Madagascar
Madagascar’s southernmost tip, Cap Sainte-Marie is a thought-provoking climax to the ‘eighth continent’, a stark and windswept place that, like so many…
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Southern Madagascar
This well-known private reserve contains nearly one-third of the remaining tamarind gallery forest in Madagascar, nestled between the arms of a former…
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Southern Madagascar
This 0.67-sq-km forest reserve, 7km north of Fort Dauphin (Taolagnaro), deserves much greater recognition. Its exotic tropical setting, with mountains for…
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Fort Dauphin (Taolagnaro)
This fort is used as a military base and the soldiers at the entrance endlessly discuss whether or not to let you in, how much to charge and who should…
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Southern Madagascar
La Fenêtre de l’Isalo is a popular natural rock window that frames the setting sun, although we actually prefer it for the surrounding views of sweeping…
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Fort Dauphin (Taolagnaro)
What luck for locals to have this fine beach right in the city! It's known for its surfing, both board and wind. Don't leave your belongings unattended on…
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Parc National Zombitse-Vohibasia
Southern Madagascar
Parc National Zombitse-Vohibasia protects one of the last stands of dense dry forest in all of southern Madagascar, a bird-rich island of foliage in the…
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Southern Madagascar
Canyon des Makis is an important hiking area north of town, with some lemurs in residence. It's a 17km drive from Ranohira and an easy 2km hike, taking…
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Southern Madagascar
The buttons don't work at this once-interactive little museum, but it's still a good introduction to the history, culture and geology of the park. If you…
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Southern Madagascar
If you like finding figures in stone, La Reine de l’Isalo sits about 3km south of the museum, on the left side of the road. It's cool once you spot it,…
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Southern Madagascar
Around 17km north of town, Canyon des Rats is a traditional burial area with some lemurs in residence. Often combined on a hiking expedition with Canyon…
