{"id":315,"date":"2026-07-02T14:50:18","date_gmt":"2026-07-02T14:50:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/en\/tsingy-du-bemaraha-bekopaka\/"},"modified":"2026-08-26T14:07:35","modified_gmt":"2026-08-26T14:07:35","slug":"tsingy-du-bemaraha-bekopaka","status":"publish","type":"guide","link":"https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/en\/madagascar\/travel-notes\/tsingy-du-bemaraha-bekopaka\/","title":{"rendered":"Tsingy du Bemaraha (Bekopaka)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Tsingy du Bemaraha (Bekopaka)<\/h2>\n

Tsingy du Bemaraha is like nowhere else on earth; a maze of limestone towers and deep canyons. Hiking here is an adventure, with rope bridges, narrow paths and epic views. It\u2019s remote and hot, so plan well and start early.<\/h4><\/div>\n\t <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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  1. Things to do<\/a><\/li>\n
  2. To: Morondava<\/a><\/li>\n
  3. To: Kirindy<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol><\/div>\n\t <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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    • Explore the Big Tsingy \u2013 <\/strong>Arrange your guide the day before at the park office in Bekopaka, as queues can be long. The entrance is a 1\u20132 hour drive away. Hikes range from 2 to 6 hours, with ladders, harnesses and suspension bridges. We recommend leaving early to avoid the heat (this is one of Madagascar’s hottest areas!).\n<\/li>\n
    • Hike the Small Tsingy \u2013 <\/strong>The Small Tsingy is easier to reach, as the entrance is just outside the village. Most travellers do the 2-hour trail, but longer options (up to 8 hours) are available. Arrange your guide at the park office or, if you hiked the Big Tsingy, use the same one. \n<\/li>\n
    • Canoe trip on the Tsiribihina River \u2013 <\/strong><\/strong>A relaxing 2-hour ride to visit river caves you can explore on foot. A great add-on after a shorter Small Tsingy hike.\n<\/li>\n
    • Cool off at your lodge \u2013 <\/strong><\/strong>After hiking in the heat, enjoy a swim and a cold drink at your lodge\u2019s pool \u2013 you\u2019ll have earned it!<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\t <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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      To: Morondava<\/h2> \t

      Distance & time<\/strong><\/p>\n

      Approx. 200 km | around 10 hours<\/p>\n

      Route<\/strong><\/p>\n

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      • Depart early (around 6 AM) from Bekopaka.<\/li>\n
      • You\u2019ll pass two ferries on the way (around \u20ac16 per car each).<\/li>\n
      • Continue your drive toward Morondava.<\/li>\n
      • Around sunset, you\u2019ll pass Baobab Avenue \u2013 a great moment for photos.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n

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        • Try Mad Zebu in Belo for a memorable meal. Its chef is a former 3-star Michelin cook, an unexpected gem in such a remote area. Restaurant Karibo is another solid option.<\/li>\n
        • Stop for a drink at the Avenue restaurant near Baobab Avenue and enjoy the view before continuing your final 1.5-hour stretch to Morondava.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\t <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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          To: Kirindy<\/h2> \t

          Distance & time<\/strong><\/p>\n

          Approx. 140 km | around 8 hours<\/p>\n

          Route<\/strong><\/p>\n

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          • Depart\u00a0latest by 8 AM to manage this long travel day.<\/li>\n
          • You\u2019ll pass two ferries (approx. \u20ac16 per car each).<\/li>\n
          • Continue south towards Kirindy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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            • Stop for\u00a0lunch in Belo sur Tsiribihina.\n
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              • Recommended:\u00a0Mad Zebu<\/strong> (former 3-star Michelin chef)<\/li>\n
              • Alternative:\u00a0Restaurant Karibo<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
              • The ferry rides offer a pleasant break from the bumpy road conditions. Enjoy the slow pace.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\t <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":170,"featured_media":1069,"menu_order":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-315","guide","type-guide","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":{"feed_page_to_atlas":true},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/guide\/315","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/guide"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/guide"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/170"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/guide\/315\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3044,"href":"https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/guide\/315\/revisions\/3044"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1069"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=315"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}