Tsaranoro

Tsaranoro circumscribes the Tsaranoro Massif and Tsaranoro Valley, located at the outskirts of Andringitra National Park in southern Madagascar. The spectacular rock walls of the massif and the mindblowing beautiful valley offer countless hiking trails and climbing routes. The more adventurous can participate in paragliding or even base jumping.

The rough granite walls of the Tsaranoro Massif are up to 800 metres high. Climbers from all over the world come to Tsaranoro to practise free climbing (nails are not allowed). Although the vertical cliffs were discovered by Di Taylor and Tony Howard already in 1981, it took until 1995 that the first route (Rain Boto) was climbed by Kurt Albert and Berndt Arnold. The massif is divided into the Karimbony (Karambony) (500m) and Tsaranoro Be (800m).

The Tsaranoro Valley is a walkers paradise, an ideal location for individual day treks or guided multi-day expeditions with overnight camping. The treks lead through open savanna and tropical humid or dry forest. Tsaranoro is the primary habitat for Ring-tailed lemurs. Various species of falcon, snakes, lizards, chameleons and plenty of orchids can also be observed.

The best period for climbing and visiting the valley is from March to December.

The Tsaranoro Massif and Andringidra Massif form the natural border between the territories of the Bara and Betsileo people.

Accommodation in the valley

Camp Catta
Bungalows and camp site
Tel: +261 (0)20 7592358 or +261 (0)33 1534719 (mobile)
Email: camp.catta@campcatta.com
Website: www.campcatta.com

Tsara Camp
Camp site with 15 tents
Tel: +261 (0)20 2224837 or +261 (0)33 1553073 (mobile)
Email: tsaracamp@boogiepilgrim-madagascar.com
Website: www.tsaracamp-madagascar.com

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