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'''What to see?'''<br>
This is the most popular circuit in the park offering panoramic views. The trek leads you to a palm-fringed pool, constantly fed by a warm waterfall. You walk through diverse ecosystems passing eroded cliffs with strange shapes, the plain of Tapia trees, the big savannas and several tombs of the Bara and [[Sakalava]] people. Beside various plants, one can observe the Ring-tailed lemur in the Mangily forest. The narby Analatapia campsite has a toilet, shower and barbecue facilities.<br>
Guide: 20,000 Ariary (1-4 people), car: 16,000 Ariary<br><br>
=== Cascade de Nymphe, Piscine Noire et Bleue - Cascade of the Nymphs, Black and Blue Swimming Pool Circuit ===
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>
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><br>
=== Canyon des Makis et Rats - Canyon of the Makis and Rats Circuit ===
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.<br>
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><br>
=== Crête - The Crest Circuit ===
Medium circuit, 3km by car thereafter 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><br>
=== The Malaso Circuit ===
Medium circuit, 42km by car (4 hours) thereafter 2km trek. The Malaso circuit draws its name from the zebu thieves which use the natural labyrinth of the Isalo for their activities.<br>
'''What to see?'''<br>
The car will take you to a site where ''Pachypodium'', ''Aloe'' and Kalanchoe grow. Thereafter you will trek for one hour with the opportunity to discover the vegetation of the Isalo National Park. You will see the southern wall, the Tsihitafototra canyon, lemurs, the Isalo Ranch and The Boot. Thereafter the trek will continue through a geological site, where you will see the Tsingy of Isalo in the savanna, the Ampasimaiky cliffs and the rockformation The Wolf. From the peak at a hight of 975m above sea level you have an unlimited view over the entire park, the best place to admire the vast extent of Isalo. 30km further you will be near [[Lac Andranovorinkaolo]], a lake paradise for wild ducks. Thereafter, cross the Satrana savanna to get to the Window of Isalo - a natural rock formation in type of a window through which the sunset can be seen.<br><br>
=== The Antsifotra Circuit ===
'''What to see?'''<br>
This circuit will take you to a gallery forest where lemurs live and ends at the foot of an amazing waterfall.<br>
Guide: 20,000 Ariary (1-4 people), car: 16,000 Ariary<br><br>
=== The Anjofo circuit ===
