Ankarana National Park, located in northern Madagascar, is a striking and rugged reserve renowned for its sharp limestone tsingy pinnacles, vast underground cave systems, and remarkable biodiversity. Covering 18,225 hectares, it encompasses dry forests and deep canyons that are home to 11 species of lemurs—most notably crowned lemurs and Sanford’s brown lemurs—as well as 14 species of bats and several sacred cultural sites.
We set off early to avoid the midday heat, embarking on a 4-hour, 8-kilometre hike (🎟️ 69,000 MGA; guide: 70,000 MGA) through the razor-sharp Tsingy Meva formations—jagged limestone pinnacles sculpted by erosion—and the surrounding dry forest. The trail included high suspension bridges, scenic viewpoints with sweeping views over the karst landscape, and frequent chances to spot lemurs, chameleons, and a variety of bird species.
We also took a short detour to Perte des Rivières, where rivers vanish underground into a vast, dramatic sinkhole.
