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=== Cascade de Nymphe, Piscine Noire et Bleue - Cascade of the Nymphs, Black and Blue Swimming Pool Circuit ===
Easy circuit, 4km by car, thereafter 288km 2,8km trek (3.5 hours). Easy trek to the campsite, however, the ascent from the river up the waterfall or to the Black swimming pool Swimming Pool can be more arduousstrenuous.<br>
'''What to see?'''<br>
This tour takes you through the canyon to the Black or Blue swimming poolSwimming Pool. You will climb along 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 you will have 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>
=== Crête - The Crest Circuit ===
Medium circuit, 3km by car and 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 a 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 Wolfrock formation. From the peak at a hight height of 975m above sea level you will 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 shape of a window through which the sunset can be seen.<br><br>
=== The Antsifotra Circuit ===
Medium circuit, 29km by car (5 hours) and thereafter 5km on foot.<br>
'''What to see?'''<br>
This circuit will take you to a riparian forest where lemurs live . The trek 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 ===
Medium circuit, 29km by car (5 hours) and thereafter 5km on foot.<br>
'''What to see?'''<br>
This trek along rain-loving vegetation gives you the opportunity to see orchids, birds and lemurs. The hike ends at a wonderful waterfall.<br>
=== Lac Vert de l’Isalo - The Green Lake Circuit ===
Medium circuit, 20km by car (4 hours) and thereafter 1km on foot.<br>
'''What to see?'''<br>
You will cross the Tapia forest, an riparian forest with palms and lemurs , to reach the Green Lake (Lac Verte) which is a sacred placelocation.<br>
Guide: 20,000 Ariary (1-4 people), car: 16,000 Ariary<br><br>
