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Stone formation of red laterite formed by erosion.
The Tsingy Rouge is a stone formation of red laterite formed by erosion of the Irodo River in the Diana Region in northern Madagascar. The name "Tsingy" comes from a Malagasy word meaning "where one cannot walk barefoot." The formations were revealed in the 1950s after landslides exposed them, and the iron oxide-rich soil gives the landscape its reddish-orange color.
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National Park with abundant wildlife including lemurs, water falls, crater lakes.
Allow at least 2 hr drive from Diego Suarez to the town of Joffreville next to the park. Due to road works, the road is closed at some hours on the last 3 km from Joffreville to the Park entrance. Check the schedule beforehand.
Ambohitr'Antsingy
Protected area with many hikesː Vallée des Baobabs (also visible from the park entrance), 360° panoramic view of the bay, Vallée des Perroquets with wildlife.
Nosy Lonjo
Small conical island covered with vegetation and revered as a holy place.
3 bays footpathː Baie de Sakaleva, Baie des Pigeons and Baie des Dunes.
A taxi from Diego Suarez can drive you in 1 hr to the Baie de Sakaleva, via N95B towards Ramena, turn on the right and drive on a sandy, bumpy track to Sakaleva Beach.
The walk is a day trip through the bays, watching kite surfers, old forts and a light house.
Walking around the cape, you can end your trip at the Orangea Beach on the West coast and find your taxi at Ramena Beach to drive you back to Diego Suarez (40 min).
Taxi hire for the dayː around 150 000 Ar (bargain).