Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park
This is one of the least well known national parks in Madagascar, and also one of the best. It is the largest park in the country, and has scenery that rivals any other, as well as being a hot-spot for botanists.
There are plenty of paths that allow you to explore the park by foot, and these take you through several exciting places. To the north of the park are grande tsingy, limestone pinnacles that tower 50 m over the land in a network of canyons and gorges that are extremely impressive. It is possible to take a pirogue ride on the Manambolo River through the adjacent gorge in the morning, which is definitely worth doing; with spectacular cliffs and lush forest on either side, Decken’s sifaka and red-fronted brown lemurs can be seen basking in the early morning sun.
Flying over the grande tsingy in a charter flight from Morondava is equally rewarding, with stunning views of needles of rock poking out from the green canopy. If you fly low enough, the brilliant white coat of the Decken’s sifaka becomes visible, and they can be seen in a habitat that they are never normally seen in.
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Other Options
Bemaraha's central location gives some choice about heading either north or south. Going north towards areas like the Nosy Be, Amber Mountain National Park and Ankarana will provide wildlife, birds, lemurs and scenery - the typical Madagascar experience.
South gives areas like Ifaty and Anakao; great beach and diving destinations. If you're a surfer, make sure you check the break out at Tulear!
