Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
GETTING THERE AND AWAY
Getting to Ranohira is no problem. If coming from To-
liara (23,000Ar) note that the
taxi-brousses
and buses depart early, so try to book the day
before.Continuingsouthcanbedifficultsincethereisno
taxi-brousse
station,andservices
are usually full by the time they reach Ranohira.
Taxi-brousse
operator
Sonatra
has an
agent in town (
m
032 57 268 85
) who should be able to reserve a seat, otherwise the best
option may be to take a taxi to Ilakaka (5,000Ar) and get a
taxi-brousse
from there.
WHERE TO STAY AND EAT
Top end
€€€€€
Jardin duRoy
(27 bungalows) 22 351 65/336 23;
m
032 07 843 44/033 07 123 07;
f
22 351 67;
e
mda@mda.mg
;
www.hotels-isalo.com
. Luxurious hotel built in grey stone,
echoing the landscape of rocky outcrops amongst which it is nestled. The beautifully de-
signed bungalows are attractively furnished, with AC, spacious bathrooms & broad veran-
das. Excellent restaurant, bar & big pool.
Relais de la Reine
(30 rooms) Contact details as Jardin du Roy, which is next door &
under same ownership. Blocks of 6 rooms grouped around a courtyard blend into the 40ha
gardens. Water is drawn from a stream & is solar-heated for en-suite showers. 2 deluxe
rooms have AC & bath. Pool, tennis court, basketball & horseriding tours in Isalo.
Satrana Lodge
(40 bungalows) 22 219 74;
m
034 14 260 87/032 07 760 59;
f
22 213 40;
e
satranalodge@cortezexpeditions.mg
;
www.satranalodge.com
.
Lovely wood-
frame bungalows with canvas walls, swish en-suite facilities & wooden deck overlooking
Isalo. Newly opened, set in 60ha of bushland. Credit cards accepted. See ad on
Click Here
.
Isalo Rock Lodge
(60 rooms) 22 328 60;
e
eres@lifehospitality.com
;
www.signaturehotels.co.za
.
Blending in with its rocky surroundings, the impressive new
lodge sits high amid the sandstone with breathtaking views. Luxurious rooms & spa.
Upper range
€€€€
Isalo Ranch
(20 bungalows) 24 319 02;
f
23 309 28;
e
info@isalo-ranch.com
;
www.isalo-ranch.com
.
Branding itself as an eco-lodge, this hotel has comfy bungalows,
mostly en suite with solar-heated water. Public swimming pool & restaurant. Recommen-
ded by several readers. Car hire. Camping permitted (8,000Ar/person).
Palme de l'Isalo
(19 bungalows)
m
032 05 017 64/033 02 534 56;
e
aus-
tral@netclub.mg
.
Beautifullylocated,oppositeturnforLaFenêtre.Dbl,twin&trplrooms,
en-suite bathrooms. Electricity evenings only.
Mid-range
€€€
Orchidéed'Isalo
(30rooms)
m
0324467689;
www.orchidee-isalo.com
.
Atthecentre
of the village, attractive en-suite dbl & twin rooms, mostly with hot water. Reception is at
Zebu Grillé
, their spacious & smart restaurant.
