Southern Madagascar
Spiny forest, otherworldly rock formations, and Madagascar's driest, most alien landscapes.
Quick Stats
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Isalo
Jurassic sandstone canyons hiding natural pools and sacred tombs
Fort Dauphin
Remote southern tip where rainforest, beach, and spiny desert collide
emoji_events Bounties in Southern Madagascar
Swim in the Natural Pool of Isalo
Descend into a sandstone canyon to find a crystal-clear swimming hole framed by palm trees.
Hike to the Window of Isalo at Sunset
Watch the sun drop through a natural rock window carved into an eroded sandstone ridge.
Spot Ring-Tailed Lemurs in the Namaza Canyon
Trek through a deep sandstone gorge where ring-tailed lemur troops sun themselves on the rocks.
Trek Through Andohahela's Colliding Ecosystems
Walk from dripping rainforest into arid spiny desert within a single national park.
Explore the Sacred Bara Burial Caves
Visit cliff-side tombs where the Bara people honor their ancestors in painted caves.
Surf the Waves at Libanona Beach
Ride consistent swells on Fort Dauphin's scenic main beach framed by forested headlands.
Eat Zebu Steak at a Ranohira Roadside Grill
Savor charcoal-grilled zebu steak at the dusty gateway town to Isalo National Park.
Try Roasted Lobster at the Harbour Market
Eat freshly caught lobster sold by Antanosy fishermen straight off their pirogues.