Grands Tsingy
The core stone forest, where blade-like pinnacles rise dozens of meters; climbers clip into safety harnesses, squeeze through crevices, and cross suspension bridges over 4 to 6 hours.
The Grands Tsingy lies about 17 km north of Bekopaka, a roughly one-hour drive by 4x4 to the entrance. The main Andamozavaky route keeps you clipped to steel cables the whole way: you climb ladders, squeeze through narrow crevices, pass through caves, and reach a viewpoint overlooking rolling gray pinnacles, crossing a suspension bridge along the way. Decken's sifaka and endemic plants can be seen along the route. A licensed guide is required. Set out early in the morning to avoid the heat. Wear gloves and non-slip shoes. Those who are afraid of heights should think carefully before choosing this route.
Opening hours
Dry season approx. 07:00–16:00
Nearby sights
- Tsingy Suspension Bridge & Viewpoints
- Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park
- Petits Tsingy
- Bekopaka
- Manambolo River Gorge
- Tsiribihina River