Réserve Naturelle Intégrale des Tsingy de Bemaraha, Madagascar

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This area was once practically inaccessible, but since it became a UNESCO World Heritage site it has begun featuring on more and more tour itineraries. The largest protected area in Madagascar (152,000 hectares, or 375,440 acres), Tsingy de Bemaraha is in the west of the country and includes a huge forest of eroded limestone pinnacles that harbours a stunning display of wildlife. The reserve is actually two parks, the Petit Tsingy and the Grand Tsingy. So far recorded are 53 species of bird, eight of reptile and six of lemur. Organised trips into the Tsingy may include a spectacular canoe trip down the Manambolo River. In the south of Petit Tsingy is the spectacular Manambolo Gorge where you can see waterfalls, lemurs and magnificent untouched forests.

Reaching the reserve under your own steam during the wet season is virtually impossible. During the dry season take one of the occasional taxis-brousses from Belo-sur-Tsiribihina heading towards Bekopaka, 80km (50mi) away. The taxi will continue until the road becomes impassable, at which stage you'll have to walk or take a zebu cart across a few rivers. Bekopaka is within easy reach of the reserve. There are occasional flights between Morondava and Belo during the tourist season in the middle of the year, and there are regular taxis-brousses. Bekopaka is 600km (372mi) due west of Tana.

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