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Isalo

Isalo Ranch

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About Isalo Ranch

A rustic ranch hotel and the gateway to Madagascar's Isalo National Park
The Isalo Ranch is an excellent base from which to explore the wonders of Isalo National Park in Madagascar. The red clay and thatch bungalows and main area with restaurant, bar and swimming pool, are like a little village in the middle of the desert and views of the dramatic Isalo massif and surrounding savannah are stupendous. Friendly staff members are on hand to arrange a range of trekking, cycling and 4x4 trips in the nearby national park. And after a busy day of exploring, there's nothing better than coming back to the ranch for a home cooked meal and those views...
Isalo , Madagascar
From $30 per person/per night
Retreat
20 Rooms
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The property

The restaurant and large outdoor terrace forms the heart of Isalo Ranch. Both overlook a large swimming pool, and those breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and rock formations. Built in traditional Malagasy style, the restaurant offers a choice of local and international dishes, and often plays host to performances by local dancers and musicians. Surrounded by indigenous gardens, the ranch really is an oasis in the heart of the desert.

The rooms

Isalo has twenty bungalows, each located in a tranquil forested area and painted in terracotta tones and finished with traditional thatched roofs. Interiors are simple but adequate, and characterised by colourful fabrics and art works by local artists. All come with bathtubs, hot water, mosquito nets and private terraces, and are powered by solar power. WiFI is available at the reception area.

Activities

The main attraction in the area is Isalo National Park, a granite massif with beautiful landscapes and a good population of lemur species, including Verraux’s sifakas, brown and ring-tail lemurs. Hikes to the beautiful natural pools can also be arranged - remember your swimmers! - as can cycling or 4x4 trips, and guided tours through the canyons to the lemurs and chameleons. 80km south of Isalo Ranch is the Zobitse Vohibasia National Park, which is a dry forest filled with baobabs, orchids, lemurs and endemic bird species.
Plan your stay

How to book Isalo Ranch

How do I book Isalo Ranch?

Isalo Ranch can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made Madagascar trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended Madagascar trips featuring Isalo Ranch or get advice and suggestions from one of our Madagascar specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.

How much does it cost to stay at Isalo Ranch?

Stays at Isalo Ranch start from around $30 per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.

Isalo Ranch

Madagascar

Isalo National Park

Search for dancing sifakas and leaping lemurs amid a melee of watercolour views and crystal pools.