Tsingy de Namoroka National Park

Tsingy de Namoroka National Park (formerly Strict Reserve) covers 220km2 (22,227 ha) and is about 50km from the remote town of Soalala in the Boeny Region of north-western Madagascar's Mahajanga province. The main geological feature of this area is its 'tsingy' limestone pinnacle formations with the accompanying limestone walls, canyons, caves and underground rivers. There are parcels of tropical dry deciduous forest inhabited by a variety of rare species including (critically endangered) Decken's sifaka, Fork-marked lemur, Fosa and Schlegel's asity. There are Baobabs galore, along with impressive Pachypodiums, and some clear pools where swimming is safe.

In 2024, Madagascar Classic Camping opened Namoroka Tsingy Camp, at long last providing ready access to this wonderful Key Biodiversity Area for discerning natural history enthusiasts.

The Protected Area contains several culturally significant sites of the local Sakalava -Boina people. These include the sacred sites or Doany of Namoroka and Namahota along with several locations where annual ceremonies (Fangatahana joro) incorporating oaths, offerings, or requests for blessings are performed, predominantly along the Mandevy and Andriabe Rivers and at Antaboaka Kapiloza, a sacred site with hot springs. In the  Namoroka massif there are also many caves with ancient burial sites. 

The park can be visited from late May to end October. So rich is the area's biodiversity and its striking geological features that there is plenty to keep visitors occupied for a 3 or 4 night stay.