Tsingy de Bemaraha Strict Nature Reserve Tsingy de Bemaraha
Madagascar UNESCO World Heritage Site
Tsingy de Bemaraha Strict Nature Reserve is a strict nature reserve in Madagascar that has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1991. It is the third most looked-up sight in the country on English Wikipedia and covers an area of 853 square kilometers in the Mahajanga region.
Planning a visit
The dry season, lasting from May through October, offers the best conditions for visiting. During these months, rainfall is minimal, ranging from 2 mm to 57 mm, compared to the heavy rains between December and March that can reach 529 mm. Temperatures remain consistent year-round, with daily highs generally between 28 °C and 32 °C.
To reach the reserve, travelers often arrive via Ivato International Airport in Antananarivo, which is approximately 288 km away. The capital city, Antananarivo, lies 293 km from the site. A closer option is Tambohorano Airport, located 156 km from the reserve.
Weather by month
The warmest month is October, with an average high of 32 °C. The wettest is January, with about 529 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 |
| Average low, °C | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 22 |
| Rainfall, mm | 529 | 451 | 216 | 66 | 23 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 15 | 57 | 133 | 283 |
| Rainy days | 29 | 24 | 20 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 14 | 20 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
