Antananarivo - Razor-sharp rocks, tiny precarious rock bridges and 91m drops – the otherworldly terrain of Tsingy de Bemaraha on the western side of Madagascar is not for those afraid of heights.
The needle-like landscape’s name literally translates as “where one cannot walk barefoot”. But even with shoes, it can prove a challenge for hardy explorers.
Monsoon rains, wind and floods are responsible for the carving of the jagged crags over time, with caves and canyons forming below the rocky surface. Ropes and climbing equipment are needed for navigating the larger pinnacles, with the highest towering several hundred metres in the air.
For those looking for an easier route, narrow walkways and bridges allow visitors to view the stunning, natural limestone landscape from above.
Despite the Unesco heritage site’s barren appearance, the maze-like stone forest is home to 11 types of lemur and more than 100 bird species.
Daily Mail