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The Manambolo Gorge runs along the southern edge of the Tsingy de Bemaraha with it's northen banks being part of the World Heritage Site itself. It is a place of great mystery and sacredness to the Malagasy. They believe their ancestors still roam this area and there is evidence that the original inhabitants of the highlands of Madagascar, the Vazimba, fled to this area when the Merina arived. Very little study has been done on the wildlife of either this area or the Tsingy so it is important that it's future protection is assured. The gorge itself is a wonderful peaceful place with spectacular cliffs covered in trees growing at crazy angles. The river in the dry season can only be 30cm deep so my fear of drowing was lessened until I recalled that you can drown in 15cm of water! You can usually hire guides at Bekopaka who will bring you on a trip down the gorge but it is advisable to organise all this through one of the Tana based travel agents to make sure someone is actually there to meet you. There are a number of restrictions in place as to your behaviour when you travel down the gorge so please pay attention to the guides instructions and follow them carefully. It all adds to what will be a wonderful experiemce anyway.
Please click on the photos link above left to see our photos of the Manambolo Gorge.