#Tsingy de Bemaraha

[k12academics]

When you travel with us, you are participating in the sustainability of the local jobs as 100 percent of the price you pay are spent locally, and not abroad.

We are also very much concerned with the respect of nature, which is the coming generation's heritage.

We are stakeholders with the preservation of the nature along with our local partners ranging from big companies to our boatmen and villagers. A major part of our revenue goes straight down to the base.

[yourethemusicwhilemusiclasts]

Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park, Madagascar

[nikemakers]

Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park, Madagascar

[vallloou]

Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park, Madagascar

[stonegearstudios]

Creating a MegaDungeon pt 2 Islands

René Magritte The Castle of the Pyrenees

While in terms of volume, most of the Eye is taken up by the titanic storm walls that surround it and (try) to keep people out, in terms of adventure, it's all about the floating islands.

Now, in a fantasy RPG, you really don't need a reason to have wildly different enviroments next to each other. IT'S MAGIC, just suspend your disbelief and fight some orcs, but I did think of the bare minimum for why this might work in the internal logic of The Eye.

The Eye is created and maintained by magical winds, and all sorts of winds rush through the spaces between the islands (which is also why you can't easily fly between them, it's very dangerous).

These winds can be hot, cold, wet, dry, and even stranger still, which creates the myriad environments of the floating islands, and endless possibilities for adventure.

Here are just some of the idea's I've had so far

Karstic Plateaus

When water cuts through limestone in a very specific way you get formations like the above, in Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park, Madagascar. The spires aren't just beautiful but deadly as well, they are often razor sharp and the name of the park itself roughly translates to "where one cannot walk barefoot". Great inspiration for an island, I think.

Lake of Thunder

There is a lake in Venezuela, Lake Maracaibo, where for a large portion of the year, for up to 10 hours a day, lightning continuously strikes it. This is, in my opinion, perhaps the most fantasy thing ever. You put something like this in your game you have so many fun questions you get to answer. Why is the lake continuously bombarded by the heavens? How has life changed and adapted to live in this environment? What might be hidden here? Has the constant lightning affected the geography? So many possibilities.

Underwater Caves

Underwater caves are terrifying, underwater cave diving is one of the most horrifying ways to die I can imagine and some people do that for fun. Now, you might be wondering, how would you have underwater caves in a land of floating islands? Simple, you come to one island that seems to have a small lake or even a cave entrance on it's surface, and as you go down you realize this thing is mostly hollow. Hell, could even have some sneaky portals to other planes if you wanna make a proper huge maze

Anyway, this is just a few of the ideas I've had so far

Now I just need to actually figure out the best way to write and depict them, and also figure out a system to use, and finish the overarching story, and...

[hasmashdoneanythingwrong]

Oh god it’s Tsingy De Bemaraha, but obsidian.

[countriesgame]

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If you have any fun fact about Madagascar, please tell us and I'll reblog it!

Be respectful in your comments. You can criticize a government without offending its people.

[hookaroo]

Laden of the Torn (7 of 25)

AO3 link Catch up on tumblr: One Two Three Four Five Six Tagging @priscilla9993 @cocohook38 <3 Chapter 7 notes: Short update this time but I will try to post a more substantial chapter 8 within the next day or two. As mentioned in the beginning notes, this location is loosely based on a real-world place in Madagascar called Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park. There will be certain artistic liberties taken; just keep in mind that it isn't supposed to be the exact location in our world, just something like it :)

***

The wagon rolled to a stop in the shadow of the jagged rock face they had been approaching for two days now, and what had been fairly obvious before was now a near-certainty. Blackbeard dropped to the packed earth and stretched lazily.

“All ashore, Hook. Your first-class voyage ends now. Afraid it’s going to require a bit of effort from here on out.” With a nasty grin, he inclined his head toward the intimidating rock formations. “Now shift yourself; give me one hand with these horses.”

Killian grudgingly moved toward the back of the wagon, preferring to disembark under his own power and not give Blackbeard an excuse for physical abuse. “What makes you think I’m in any fit state to be scaling mountains, mate?”

“Mountains?” Blackbeard repeated with an incredulous guffaw. “Good lord. Dramatic little whinger, aren’t you?”

Killian dangled his feet over the edge, carefully lowering the ball and chain to hang from his burning ankle, and waited for the world to stop spinning. Impatiently, Blackbeard added,

“It’s been nearly a whole day since you last attempted to splatter your entrails all over my wagon. You’re nowhere near death’s door.”

He grabbed Killian’s wrist and pulled him roughly to his feet, continuing, 

“That’s hardly Olympus looming before us, old man. And there will be no ‘scaling’ involved, I can promise you that.”

As he headed toward the front of the wagon, he called one final comment over his shoulder.

“Rumor has it those rock formations are rather perilous, though. So I recommend proceeding with caution.”

***

‘Perilous’ was a marked understatement. Killian reluctantly followed his captor into a narrow canyon between towering spires, and immediately, they were surrounded by nothing but razor-sharp stone as far as the eye could see. Barely any flat surface existed anywhere, including the rugged path before their feet, which was frequently littered with loose gravel or miniature peaks ready to slice their toes off if they weren’t careful. And appearances were no mere deception, either: not long into their trek, Killian unthinkingly used a waist-high projection for balance when his foot slid on unstable pebbles, and he came away with a smarting graze on his palm and wrist. 

He could not fathom what would motivate Blackbeard to drag them both into such a hazardous wasteland. Riches of some kind, no doubt, though the man was not known to be so industrious in his schemes. He would gladly make others do the work for him--perhaps he intended for Killian to pack-mule whatever treasure they were seeking out of this place--but putting himself in danger of injury had to be a rarity. It must be one valuable prize indeed.

Killian’s only interest in wealth these days had to do with its ability to pay magic-experts for their assistance. And there were plenty of safer ways to earn some coin for that purpose. But even though Blackbeard marched on ahead, allowing Killian to follow at his own pace, the scrape of the heavy weight attached to Killian’s ankle provided ample opportunity for monitoring. He would know fairly quickly if his captive were to stop or turn around, and his array of armaments would hardly even be necessary to halt an escape attempt. Until Killian could rid himself of the accessory, he had no hope of outrunning Blackbeard. And so he followed, carefully picking his way past the needlelike towers, deeper into the mysterious landscape.

[elrinconderovica]

El Grand Tsingy, Un Capricho Kárstico De La Naturaleza...

Nos vamos a Madagascar para descubrir una de las formaciones kársticas más importantes del mundo. El Parque Nacional Tsingy de Bemaraha es un capricho kárstico de la naturaleza.

Hay lugares en el mundo cuya espectacularidad natural es noticia tanto si te incitan a visitarlos como si no es así, son lugares como este Parque Nacional de Madagascar, un lugar que enamorará tanto a los amantes de la geología y de la historia de la tierra como a los viajeros más aventureros, visitarlo es algo así como vivir una experiencia de ecoturismo, pero de modo casi brutal ¿por qué? Para empezar, por el propio origen de este parque.

El espectacular paisaje que descubrirás en este rincón de Madagascar se debe a varias razones: A las propiedades del terreno que allá por los tiempos jurásicos estaba sumergido (era el fondo del mar), al efecto de las aguas subterráneas que, al emerger, quedaron bajo el terreno y también al efecto de la erosión ocasionada por la lluvia y el viento a lo largo y ancho de los siglos ¿resultado? Un paisaje realmente peculiar, algo así como un bosque de piedra que no deja indiferente a nadie y que puede visitarse, eso sí, si lo haces prepárate a colarte en grutas y cuevas, a recorrer senderos peculiares, a escalar... Se trata más de una ruta para amantes del trekking que del senderismo porque se trata en realidad de lo que llamamos una vía ferrata, un recorrido que cuenta con algunos a tramos a recorrer en horizontal, pero también otros en vertical.

Este Parque Nacional, reconocido como Patrimonio de la Humanidad por la UNESCO, está además integrado en una reserva, la Reserva Natural de Tsingy de Bemaraha, de modo que además de subir al conocido como el Grand Tsingy, podrás descubrir la fauna y la flora de Madagascar, en los manglares de esta reserva viven lémures, camaleones y un buen número de especies de aves entre otros animales; a los lémures, de hecho, podrás verlos incluso sobre los Tingys, son de los pocos animales que se atreven a recorrerlos.

¿Tienes problemas de vértigo, de agilidad o simplemente no te atreves a recorrer el Grand Tsingy?, ciertamente, no se trata de un destino ideal para quienes tienen problemas con las alturas porque además del reto que suponen los Tsingys tendrás que cruzar un puente colgante realmente espectacular.

Estas formaciones geológicas grandiosas ocupan una superficie de más de 700 kilómetros cuadrados de ancho. Ni se te ocurra...Sigue leyendo aquí https://www.elrinconderovica.com/el-grand-tsingy-un-capricho-karstico-de-la-naturaleza/

Publicado por: Rovica.

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Madagascar Unveiled: Explore the Island of Unique Wildlife and Natural Wonders

Madagascar, the fourth-largest island in the world, is a treasure trove of unique wildlife, stunning landscapes, and rich cultural heritage. Located off the southeastern coast of Africa, this island nation offers an unparalleled adventure for nature lovers and explorers alike.

Biodiversity Hotspot

Madagascar is renowned for its extraordinary biodiversity. Approximately 90% of its wildlife is found nowhere else on Earth. The island is home to over 100 species of lemurs, the most famous being the ring-tailed lemur and the indri. These charismatic primates can be seen in various national parks, such as Andasibe-Mantadia and Ranomafana.

The island’s flora is equally unique. The Avenue of the Baobabs, with its towering, ancient trees, is one of Madagascar’s most iconic sights. These massive trees, some over a thousand years old, create a surreal landscape that is perfect for photography.

Spectacular Landscapes

Madagascar's landscapes are incredibly diverse, ranging from lush rainforests to arid deserts. The Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, features razor-sharp limestone formations known as tsingy. These unique formations create a labyrinthine landscape that is both challenging and exhilarating to explore.

The island’s coastline offers pristine beaches and crystal-clear waters. Nosy Be, an island off Madagascar’s northwest coast, is a popular destination for snorkeling, diving, and relaxing on its beautiful beaches. The underwater biodiversity here is just as impressive, with vibrant coral reefs and a variety of marine life.

Rich Cultural Heritage

Madagascar’s cultural heritage is a blend of African, Asian, and European influences. The Malagasy people have a deep connection to their traditions and history. Visiting local villages provides an opportunity to experience their way of life, music, and dance. The Malagasy are known for their hospitality, making visitors feel welcome and at home.

The island’s history is also reflected in its architecture. The Royal Hill of Ambohimanga, another UNESCO World Heritage site, is a historical village and royal palace that offers insight into Madagascar’s royal past.

Adventure and Eco-Tourism

Madagascar is a paradise for eco-tourism and adventure activities. The island’s national parks and reserves offer countless opportunities for hiking, bird watching, and wildlife spotting. Isalo National Park, with its dramatic sandstone formations, deep canyons, and natural swimming pools, is a favorite among trekkers.

For water-based adventures, the island’s rivers provide excellent conditions for kayaking and rafting. The Tsiribihina River, in particular, offers a scenic route through the heart of Madagascar, passing through remote villages and stunning landscapes.

Conclusion

Madagascar is an island of unique wildlife, breathtaking landscapes, and rich cultural experiences. Whether you’re trekking through the spiny forests, exploring the mysterious tsingy formations, or relaxing on the idyllic beaches, Madagascar promises an adventure like no other. Discover the wonders of this extraordinary island and uncover the secrets of its unparalleled natural beauty.

4o

[falangesdovento]

Vista aérea de Tsingy de Bemaraha, região de Morondava, Madagascar .

Uma semente sempre se arrisca a aventura da Vida...

Lucas Lima

[k12academics]

When you travel with us, you are participating in the sustainability of the local jobs as 100 percent of the price you pay are spent locally, and not abroad.

We are also very much concerned with the respect of nature, which is the coming generation's heritage.

We are stakeholders with the preservation of the nature along with our local partners ranging from big companies to our boatmen and villagers.

A major part of our revenue goes straight down to the base.

[vishnuveera]

Madagascar Magnificence Navigating the Optimal Time for Your Journey

Madagascar is a country with diverse climates and geographical features, making it a fascinating destination to explore. When planning your trip, it's essential to consider the best time to visit to make the most of your adventure. Here are some planning tips for visiting Madagascar, focusing on the best time to go.

The dry season, particularly from May to October, is considered the best time to visit Madagascar. During these months, the weather is cooler and more pleasant, making it ideal for outdoor activities and wildlife spotting. The roads are also more accessible, and the risk of tropical cyclones is significantly lower.

The peak tourist season in Madagascar is from June to September and around Christmas. These months offer the best weather conditions, and the tourist infrastructure is better prepared to accommodate visitors. However, it's worth noting that prices may be higher during this period, and popular attractions may be more crowded.

If you plan to visit Tsingy De Bemaraha National Park, be aware that the road is only driveable between April and November, and Grand Tsingy (the main event) is only open from June to the beginning of November. It's recommended to visit no later than late October to avoid road closures and ensure access to the park's main attractions.

The rainy season in Madagascar (November – April) can bring tropical cyclones, especially in the east. The main cyclone season is February & March, and road conditions can deteriorate, making travel more challenging. Some attractions may also be inaccessible during this time.

Madagascar operates on a slower pace, known as 'mora mora' (said 'mura mura'), which means 'slowly', 'take it easy', or just 'less'. Embracing this concept will help you enjoy your trip and adapt to any unexpected changes in plans or delays.

Pack comfortable and breathable clothing for Madagascar, with women dressing relatively modestly. Don't forget to check the temperature and likelihood of rain in the season/places you are travelling. Sunscreen, bug spray, and a good camera with a long zoom are also essential for wildlife hikes.

By considering these planning tips, you can ensure a safe, enjoyable, and well-informed trip to Madagascar.

[tanadrin]

#this is one of the wildest landscapes to me#but i will not be seeing it live. just look at that steamy fog#i am not compatible with that kind of humidity 

these landscapes are great bc you see these chinese paintings showing what you think are very stylized landforms, but then you see photographs of the actual mountains in south china and it’s like, no, that’s actually just what they look like

iirc these kinds of insanely dramatic peaks are characteristic of karst topography, since soft limestone is easily eroded and can create some pretty wild shapes in the process. some of the really insane ones include the stone forest (also in southern china) and tsingy de bemaraha in madagascar.

needless to say you often also get incredible caves in karst regions, even ones which don’t have nearly as dramatic surface features as these

William Alberto Huaman Vilcatoma

Guilin Mountains China

[worldroof]

Exploring the Enchanting Diversity of Madagascar: Must-Visit Tourist Places

Nestled in the Indian Ocean, Madagascar is a captivating island nation renowned for its unparalleled biodiversity, unique landscapes, and vibrant culture. From lush rainforests and pristine beaches to otherworldly rock formations, Madagascar offers a myriad of tourist destinations that cater to diverse interests. In this guide, we will take a journey through some of the must-visit tourist places in Madagascar, each contributing to the island's allure and leaving visitors with indelible memories.

Avenue of the Baobabs:

A symbol of Madagascar, the Avenue of the Baobabs is an iconic natural landmark located in the Menabe region. Lined with majestic baobab trees, some of which are centuries old, this avenue offers a surreal and awe-inspiring sight.

Best experienced during sunset, when the warm hues of the sky complement the silhouettes of these ancient giants, the Avenue of the Baobabs is a photographer's paradise and a testament to Madagascar's unique flora.

Andasibe-Mantadia National Park:

For nature enthusiasts and wildlife lovers, the Andasibe-Mantadia National Park is a haven of biodiversity. Home to the indri lemurs, the largest living lemurs, and a variety of other species, this park showcases Madagascar's rich and endemic fauna.

The lush rainforests, punctuated by cascading waterfalls, provide a perfect backdrop for trekking and bird-watching, making Andasibe-Mantadia a must-visit destination for those seeking an immersive encounter with Madagascar's unique wildlife.

Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park:

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park is a surreal landscape characterized by towering limestone formations known as Tsingy. These razor-sharp pinnacles create a maze-like terrain, offering a unique and challenging environment for exploration.

Visitors can embark on guided hikes, traverse hanging bridges, and witness breathtaking views of the expansive limestone forest. The Tsingy de Bemaraha is a testament to the geological wonders that set Madagascar apart as an extraordinary destination.

Nosy Be:

Known as the "Perfume Island," Nosy Be is a tropical paradise situated off the northwest coast of Madagascar. With its pristine beaches, crystal-clear waters, and vibrant coral reefs, Nosy Be is a haven for beach lovers and water sports enthusiasts.

Visitors can indulge in activities such as snorkeling, diving, and boat excursions to explore the surrounding islands. The island's aromatic plantations, including ylang-ylang and vanilla, add to the sensory delight of Nosy Be, making it a perfect blend of relaxation and adventure.

Isalo National Park:

Isalo National Park, located in the central highlands, is a striking combination of sandstone formations, deep canyons, and lush oases. The park's diverse landscapes provide a canvas for hiking, trekking, and discovering unique flora and fauna.

The natural pools and canyons of Isalo offer refreshing breaks during hikes, while the panoramic viewpoints provide stunning vistas of the surrounding terrain. Exploring Isalo is an immersive experience that showcases the geological wonders and natural beauty of Madagascar.

Morondava:

Morondava, a coastal town on the west coast of Madagascar, serves as a gateway to the Avenue of the Baobabs and other nearby attractions. Beyond its practical significance, Morondava offers a laid-back atmosphere, charming fishing villages, and a glimpse into the local Malagasy way of life.

Visitors can stroll along the sandy beaches, explore the vibrant markets, and witness traditional Malagasy dances. Morondava provides a cultural and atmospheric contrast to the natural wonders found in its vicinity.

Antananarivo (Tana):

Madagascar's capital city, Antananarivo, commonly known as Tana, is a bustling metropolis perched on the central highlands. Tana's historical sites, including the Rova of Antananarivo (Queen's Palace), offer insights into Madagascar's royal past.

The city's vibrant markets, such as the Analakely Market, showcase local crafts, spices, and traditional Malagasy cuisine. Tana serves as a cultural hub, blending modern urban life with a rich historical tapestry.

To obtain a Madagascar tourist visa, Indian travelers should follow these steps:

Collect required documents: Valid passport, passport-sized photos, return tickets, hotel reservations, and proof of financial means.

Complete the visa application form available on the official embassy or consulate website.

Submit the application along with supporting documents to the Embassy of Madagascar or its consulates.

Pay the applicable visa fee using approved payment methods.

Be mindful of processing times, as visa approval may take several weeks.

Once approved, collect the visa in person or through a designated representative, ensuring all details are accurate before departure.

[benonceandthefankettes]

Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park, Madagascar

Step into a world of wonder at Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park in Madagascar. The unique rock formations and lush greenery will leave you spellbound.