Tsingy De Bemaraha

Tsingy De Bemaraha Trips & Tours

Walk across plunging chasms and spiky tsingy and bring a new meaning to ‘out of this world.'

Venture into Madagascar’s newest national park (it was only opened to the public in 1998) and UNESCO World Heritage Site, Tsingy, and you’ll uncover a world beyond your wildest dreams. There’s razor-sharp rocks, plunging canyons and 11 (very hardy) species of lemur but as the name suggests, the park is most famous for its ‘tsingy’ - sharp, limestone pinnacles that reach almost 150 feet into the air, carved out by years of monsoon winds and tectonic activity. Although much of the landscape is impenetrable, enlist a guide to help you navigate the ropes, walkways and chains and gaze down at the incredible spread below. It really is worth the effort.

What to do in Tsingy De Bemaraha

Imagine Mother Nature having a rather experimental phase with limestone - the result? Razor-sharp pinnacles soaring 150 feet skyward, carved by monsoon winds with absolutely no regard for conventional geology. Only opened to curious visitors in 1998, this UNESCO-listed wonderland requires a dash of derring-do to explore properly. Thankfully, clever souls have rigged up a proper network of ropes, walkways and chains - though do mind your footing, these rocks didn't earn their reputation for nothing. Speaking of hardy characters, 11 species of remarkably nimble lemurs call these peaks home. Spot Decken's sifaka performing gravity-defying leaps while red-fronted brown lemurs watch on, probably wondering what all the fuss is about. Twitchers will want their binoculars at the ready - Madagascar fish eagles and crested ibis put on quite the aerial display, while the rather diminutive Antsingy leaf chameleon proves size isn't everything in the reptile world. Fancy a different perspective? Hop aboard a canoe on the Manambolo River for a gentle paddle past towering gorges and mysterious caves. Though truth be told, nothing quite prepares you for that first proper look down from the viewpoints - just remember to pick your jaw up off the walkway.