Tsingy Rary & Ankarana Suspension Bridge
Tsingy Rary / Pont suspendu
The classic route in Ankarana: walk across a suspension bridge strung between knife-edge limestone pinnacles and look down on a sea of grey, needle-sharp rock.
This is the most popular half-day trip in the eastern part of Ankarana. Starting from the Mahamasina east gate, the walk through dry deciduous forest takes about 1.5–2 hours to reach Tsingy Rary. Here, rain has dissolved the limestone into dense grey spires. Visitors climb up wooden boardwalks and iron ladders to the tsingy viewpoint, then cross a suspension bridge spanning between two areas of pinnacles, with deep fissures far below, for a visually striking experience. Along the way you often see crowned lemurs, Sanford’s brown lemurs, and various chameleons and lizards. The round trip takes about 4–5 hours and is often combined with the bat cave and the Lost River. A park guide is mandatory, and entry tickets are charged per day. The rock surfaces are sharp, so sturdy shoes are essential and gloves are recommended. Bring plenty of water.
Opening hours
Approx. 07:00–16:00 (park guide required)
Nearby sights
- Petit Tsingy
- Perte des Rivières
- Bat Cave (Grotte des Chauves-souris)
- Lac Vert
- Andrafiabe Caves & Western Grand Tsingy