Madagascar | Isalo National Park: A Mixed Review

🚗 Getting There Private car from Antsirabe: 4.5 days @ 250,000 AR/day + 520,000 AR fuel Cost per person: ~¥145/day (4 people) 🏞️ Park Essentials Entry fee: 65,000 AR Guide fee: 160,000 AR (for 4) + 5,000 AR tax Total/Person: 110,000 AR (~¥172) 🌿 The Experience 👍 The Good: Unique rock formations & canyons (great for photos!) 4 natural pools (we visited 3—missed the 8km one due to time) Lemur sightings 🐒 + endemic plants 👎 The Not-So-Good: Felt rushed (arrived at 9 AM, only had ~6 hours) Guide shortcutted (skipped the farthest pool) Underwhelming vs. Ranomafana (less "wow" factor) 💡 Tips for a Better Visit 1️⃣ Arrive by 7-8 AM to see all 4 pools 2️⃣ Pack snacks & water—long hikes, no vendors inside 3️⃣ Wear sturdy shoes—rocky, uneven trails Verdict: ★★★☆☆ (Good, but not a must-see) #IsaloNationalPark #MadagascarTravel #HikeWithLemurs