The Highlands
The Highlands
The road connecting Antananarivo to Tuléar, depending on the season, passes through terraced rice fields that are either tender green or golden, as well as the red earth hills and typical villages with brick huts of the Highlands. National Route 7 goes through Ambatolampy, a town scented by various essences of eucalyptus, casuarina, fir, and cypress trees, as well as Antsirabe, considered the Malagasy Vichy, located in a volcanic zone and featuring several thermal springs.
Ranomafana National Park
Ranomafana is a village built in the Namorona Valley. It is located between the Betsileo and Tanala regions. Ranomafana, meaning "hot water," takes its name from the thermal spring located on the banks of the Namorona River. Ranomafana National Park is home to 12 species of lemurs, which are by far the most appreciated and observed wildlife in the area.
Isalo National Park
The national park consists of a spectacular "ruiniform massif," formed by successive deposits of continental sandstone dating back to the Jurassic period. Isalo is one of the most spectacular national parks in Madagascar. The quality and durability of the sandstone, which varies across different areas of the park, give rise to a wide variety of geometric shapes. Regarding flora, there are no fewer than 340 species, 70% of which are endemic. The fauna is equally impressive, with seven species of lemurs, 33 species of reptiles, 77 species of birds, and 15 species of amphibians, all contributing to the park's exceptional biodiversity.