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Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Natural Scenery; Madagascar; 5 Reviews

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Suggested Duration: 48 hours

Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park, one of Madagascar's most arresting landscapes and a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1990. This extraordinary park, covering over 152,000 hectares, is a sanctuary of biodiversity, harboring landscapes so unique and phenomenal they seem otherworldly. Its name, 'Tsingy', refers to the Malagasy word for "where one cannot walk barefoot", a direct nod to the park's most iconic features: its razor-sharp limestone formations. These geological marvels, created through a painstakingly slow process of limestone erosion, present an awe-inspiring maze of jagged spires, deep canyons, undulating hills, and gaping fissures. Beyond its geological wonders, Tsingy de Bemaraha teems with life, offering a haven to various species, some of which tread the brink of extinction. The park's diverse ecosystems support over 11 species of lemurs, a vibrant array of birdlife, and numerous reptiles, making it a crucible of biodiversity. Among its leafy boughs and shadowed underbrush, rare and endemic species flourish, including the Decken's sifaka and the red-fronted brown lemur, enchanting visitors with their peculiarities and grace.

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Reviews of Tsingy de Bemaraha

Adam Phelps

5
Reviewed: 2024-07-13

An absolute must do in Madagascar, stunning unique views, lemurs and other wildlife aplenty. Helpful guides and amazing treks/caving. Make sure to have a driver to get here, but worth every bit of the long bumpy journey to get there
Narin Mathoera

5
Reviewed: 2024-06-29

Visiting Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park in Madagascar was like stepping into another world. The park is filled with towering limestone peaks that look like a stone forest. Walking through the sharp, jagged rocks and crossing the high bridges was both thrilling and a bit scary. I saw unique wildlife like lemurs and colorful birds that I'd never seen before. The landscape feels ancient and untouched, like a hidden gem of nature. Exploring Tsingy de Bemaraha was an unforgettable adventure, making me appreciate the raw beauty of our planet.
Ann B

5
Reviewed: 2024-01-31

It’s a wonder! The trek is awesome. We went in the month of November so the trek was not crowded. The view from the top is awesome. Our guide mentioned that Tsingy De Bemaraha meant tip toeing bare feet on pointy edges. Their ancestors used to do so. The limestone formations are a delight to watch and definitely worth the long drive we had to take to actually reach here. I also tried to climb the Tarzan rope.
Emilia Krysztofiak

5
Reviewed: 2023-09-05

I did the Great and the Small Tsingy hikes. Worth the long trip from Morondava. The official guides from the park are excellent and if you need an English speaking guide, Edila (or simply EL) is your woman. Fluent in English, super nice and very knowledgeable. She made the trip really fun for us.
John

3
Reviewed: 2023-07-12

Often ranked #1 national park in Madagascar, I was a bit disappointed. It takes a day to get there and a day to go back and if you do the "grand Tsingy" trail like I did, you'll spend roughly 1 hour in the Tsingy, which consists mostly of waiting in line while others take selfies. I don't think the park is worth the trip. It's also considerably more expensive than other parks. I found the Tsingys at Ankarana special reserve to be a much nicer experience.