Isalo National Park Best Time To Visit
Philip is the author of the Insight Guide to Madagascar.
Isalo National Park is very accessible and can be visited throughout the year. The park is mainly a hiking destination and seeing any wildlife is a bonus. Therefore, the best time to visit is during the cooler dry weather months from May to October. At this time, it never rains and the sky is mostly blue.
May to October Dry Season – Winter
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Not a lot of rain, the humidity is low and it is slightly cooler
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Lemurs can be found throughout the year
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All days are sunny
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Reptiles and amphibians are less active from June to September
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The park is busy in July and August
November to April Wet Season – Summer
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The air and scenery are fresh after the rain
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In January, February and March many lodges have low-season rates
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September to November are the best bird-watching months
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It rains a lot from January to March
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The heat can be oppressive for hiking
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Overcast days diminish the scenic beauty
Best Time To Go by Major Park
- Amber Mountain NP
- Andasibe-Mantadia NP
- Ankarana Special Reserve
- Bemaraha National Park
- Ifotaka Community Forest
- Isalo National Park
- Masoala National Park
- Ranomafana National Park
- Sainte Luce Reserve