Changes

Isalo National Park

1,299 bytes added, 12:38, 15 October 2012
Cascade de Nymphe, Piscine Noire et Bleue - Cascade of the Nymphs, Black and Blue Swimming Pool Circuit
=== Cascade de Nymphe, Piscine Noire et Bleue - Cascade of the Nymphs, Black and Blue Swimming Pool Circuit ===
Easy circuit, 4 km 4km by car, thereafter 2,8 km 288km trek (3.5 hours). Easy trek to the campsite, however, the ascent from the river up the waterfall or to the Black swimming pool can be more arduous.<br>
'''What to see?'''<br>
This tour takes you through the canyon to the Black or Blue swimming pool. You will climb waterfalls inhabited by many rare birds, butterflies and lizards. From the top one has a panoramic view over the green canyon. Throughout this trek there is the possibility to spot lemurs. The highlight is a bath in the dark waters of the Cascade of the Nymphs.<br><br>
Guide for the Cascade of the Nymphs: 20,000 Ariary (1-4 people), car: 16,000 Ariary<br>
Guide for the Black and Blue Swimming Pool: 20,000 Ariary (1-4 people), car: 16,000 Ariary<br>
 
=== Canyon des Makis et Rats - Canyon of the Makis and Rats Circuit ===
Medium circuit, first 17km by car, thereafter 1.7km trek (2.5 hours).<br>
'''What to see?'''<br>
This circuit combines the wild nature and cultural discoveries. The trek offers panoramic views onto rice fields, incised rocks, gorges, the Canyon of the Makis and Rats as well as the huge Ihorombe plateau. The hike will take you to a former royal village, where you will see the surrounding palace wall, the royal bath, the royal tombs as well as traditional Bara tombs. While hiking up the huge gorges you can discover the unique flora of the forest and observe numerous colonies of lemurs, birds, butterflies and lizards. At the end of the trek you can go for a swim in the canyon.
Guide for the Canyon of the Makis: 24,000 Ariary (1-4 people), car: 20,000 Ariary<br>
Guide for the Canyon of the Makis and Rats: 30,000 Ariary (1-4 people), car: 24,000 Ariary<br>
 
=== Crête - The Crest Circuit ===
Medium circuit, 3km by car therafter 4km on foot (2.5 hours).<br>
'''What to see?'''<br>
Discover the natural geological forms, for which Isalo is famous for: "Reine de l’Isalo" - The Queen of Isalo, "Botte" - The Boot, "Loup" - The Wolf, "Tsingy de l’Isalo" - sharp limestone karst pinnacles.<br>
 
=== The Malaso Circuit ===