The Tsingy de Bemaraha
Near the west coast, razor-sharp limestone needles rise above the cliffs of the Manambolo River. The site has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1990; “tsingy” means “the place where one cannot walk barefoot”.
Key facts
Before you go.
- Starting point
- Melaky Region, near the west coastTsingy de Bemaraha Strict Nature Reserve (Wikipedia)
Good to know
Three things to remember.
Entrance fees are the same as in the country’s other main parks, and guide fees are extra.
Tsingy de Bemaraha Reserve (Wikivoyage)The limestone ridges cut through equipment and skin: moving through them is very hard.
Tsingy de Bemaraha Strict Nature Reserve (Wikipedia)The national park covers 666 km² in the south; the north remains a 853 km² strict nature reserve.
Tsingy de Bemaraha Reserve (Wikivoyage)
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Sources · 2 pages consulted, with the exact sentence used
- Tsingy de Bemaraha Strict Nature Reserve (Wikipedia)
[…] is a nature reserve located near the western coast of Madagascar in Melaky Region. The area was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1990 […] It is characterised by needle-shaped limestone formations, above cliffs over the Manambolo River. The incredibly sharp limestone formations can cut through equipment and flesh easily, which makes traversing them extremely difficult. The word "Tsingy" is derived from a local word meaning "the place where one cannot walk barefoot". (coordinates -18.66667, 44.75)
- Tsingy de Bemaraha Reserve (Wikivoyage)
The southern end of the protected area has been changed into the Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park, covering 666 km² […] The northern end […] remains as a strict nature reserve […] covering 853 km² […] Entrance fees are the same for all of Madagascar's most-visited national parks […] Guide fees are an additional charge.
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