Horombe Plateau
Plateau de l'Horombe
A vast high grassland along National Route 7, where the endless horizon has earned it the nickname “Madagascar’s Wild West.”
The Horombe Plateau lies between Ihosy and Ranohira. National Route 7 crosses nearly 100 kilometers of almost uninhabited high grassland at an elevation of about 1,000 meters. Apart from a few Bara herders and termite mounds, there is little sign of people, and the sky stretches wide. It is one of the most iconic landscapes on the southern road trip. Most visitors pass through on the way to Isalo, and you can stop by the roadside for photos. The grass turns golden in the dry season. There are very few services along the way, so fill up on fuel and bring water ahead of time.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Canyon des Makis & Canyon des Rats
- Isalo National Park
- Grotte des Portugais
- Cascade des Nymphes & Namaza
- Piscine Noire & Piscine Bleue
- Piscine Naturelle
- La Reine de l'Isalo
- La Fenêtre de l'Isalo