Visitors approx. 6000 (in 2005) Address Madagascar Phone +261 20 62 226 56 Established 1997 | Type Natural Area 666 km² | |
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Governing body Parcs Nationaux Madagascar - ANGAP Official name Tsingy de Bemaraha Strict Nature Reserve | ||
Tsingy de bemaraha strict nature reserve unesco nhk
Tsingy de Bemaraha Strict Nature Reserve is a nature reserve located near the western coast of Madagascar in Melaky Region at 18°40′S 44°45′E. The area was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1990 due to the unique geography, preserved mangrove forests, and wild bird and lemur populations.
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- Tsingy de bemaraha strict nature reserve unesco nhk
- Tsingy de bemaraha strict nature reserve madagascar
- National Park
- Tourism
- References
Tsingy de bemaraha strict nature reserve madagascar
National Park
The southern end of the protected area has subsequently been changed into the Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park, covering 666 square kilometres (257 sq mi). The northern end of the protected area remains as a strict nature reserve (Réserve Naturelle Intégrale) covering 853 square kilometres (329 sq mi). 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".
Tourism
Tourists can access the national park by road from Morondava, a town 150 km south of the park. Limited access is also possible from the town of Antsalova, which can be reached by plane from Antananarivo or Mahajanga.