The Tsingy de Bemaraha is among the best National Park to visit in Madagascar. Situated 60-80 km inland from the west coast in the northern sector of the Antsingy region of the Bemaraha Plateau, north of the Manambolo River Gorge.

The Reserve comprises of karstic landscapes and highly dissected limestone peaks. You’ll discover some of the most inhospitable terrain on earth, to the world of forest canyons, caves, karren and mangrove that lies beneath, to the interesting animals.

Located 70 km from Diego Suarez, not far from the Reserve of Analamera, Red Tsingy are the result of erosion, which over time carved these coloured forms, which are unique to Madagascar.

Less well known about the Tsingy is the vast cave network beneath it. This network of underground caves,streams and rivers is part of the reason for the Tsingy in the first place.

There are plants, insects, reptiles and mammals which have adapted themselves to life in the Tsingy. So far recorded are 53 species of bird, eight of reptile and six of lemur.

This national Park came under the auspices of Madagascar’s National Association for the Management of Protected Areas (ANGAP) and is classified a Natural World Heritage by UNESCO!

Man-eating tree can refer to any of various legendary carnivorous plants that are large enough to kill and consume a person or other large animal. The earliest well known report of a man-eating tree originated as a hoax was in still heavily-forested country Madagascar. With ninety percent of its indigenous flora found nowhere else in the world, it’s a jungle in which anything could be lurking. 

I’m going to relate a true story. Once a German explorer Carl Liche led a group of Mkodo tribesmen deep into the heart of darkness. Liche was in front of something that no white man has ever seen: a trunk ‘like a pineapple eight feet high’, with thick leaves hanging to the ground from its peak, and sinister 7-foot tendrils stretching in every direction.

Most reports say it has a short, thick trunk and long tendrils of some sort which are used to catch prey. In J.W. Buel’s Land and Sea (1887), the plant is said to catch and consume large insects, but also attempts to consume humans.

The sundews’ bright colours and nectar lure insects to land on the ‘glandular tentacles’ that protrude from their leaves. Upon landing, the insect’s fate is sealed. A sticky gum holds it fast to the plant. Each of the tentacles slowly begins to bend towards the insect, coating it further in this killer glue. Digestive juices break down the insect’s soft parts. Several days later, this miniature ‘coffin’ will re-open, casting the insect’s remains to the wind. Sound familiar?

Baobab trees can be up to 800 years old and are known as “mother of the forest” in Madagascar. The trees offer protective and pleasant shade, making the Avenue a popular place to rest during the day.

The baobabs can store up to 120,000 liters of water, enabling them to survive periods of drought. At sunset, the avenue is often crowded with tourists taking photographs of magnificent baobab silhouettes.

The Republic of  Madagascar is an island nation, opposite Mozambique. Antananarivo is the capital and largest city in Madagascar. It is also known its colonial short-hand form Tana. Due to its geographic position 1400m above sea level, has Mediterranean climate. Tana will surprise you with its numerous stairs up steep hills, palaces, cobbled streets and churches.
 
Tana is basically built on 12 hills and steep steps lead to the main Independence square in the town center. The architecture in the city is a mixture of old wooden houses, modern offices and French colonial style buildings. Most attractive place for foreigners is Zoma. This is a long series of bazaars in which thousands of people selling a very wide choice of handcrafts products.

There you will find huge variety of handcraft works.  Such as hats, bags, carpets, embroidery, dresses, silver jewels, curios, leather goods (crocodile, snake skin), wood sculptures, and many other interesting objects.

All foreigners coming into Madagascar are required to be in possession of entry visas. Passports are, moreover, required to be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry into the country.