Tiny village of Ranohira has just two hotels and couple of bungalow camps on the outskirts. No power till 10 am daily! Heat, mosquitos… But it is the main gateway to Isalo NP – one of the most picturesques in Madagascar. It is obligatory to have a guide on the trail – you will pay him 20000-60000 ariary per day of hiking depends on the route chosen. Park entry will cost you 25000 per day or 37000 per 2 days. I spent full day – almost 10 hours hiking among some unusual mountain and canyon scenery. It was big effort but I wanted to make both main trails in one day. Lemurs… After hours in the sun and heat swimming in the Natural Pool – like little oasis was just lovely… What a day!
