The unique Tsinghi de Bemaraja forest is located in Madagascar. Most of the stone thickets are ridges of limestone rocks. In the local dialect, their teeth are called "scurvy". There is no place like this in the whole world. And you can get into the protected jungle only a few months a year.
Rivers of brown water, sturdy baobabs and red earth have all made western Madagascar an exotic destination. The inaccessible region is made up of hidden caves, winding rivers, unexplored thickets and high cliffs.
Origin
But the stone forest with its unique inhabitants is recognized as a pearl. There is only one road here, unpaved. It can only be driven in the dry season, and even then with difficulty. The rains turn it into an impenetrable swamp.
For millions of years, nature has created an amazing mineral thicket. Stone multi-meter gray-blue trees, similar to the embodiment of the fantasies of a talented 3D artist, rush to the heavens
According to scientists, the forest is the remains of an ancient reef. A mineral jungle formed underwater. At first, these were narrow karst caves at the bottom. Then the bottom rose.
Monsoon rains washed away tons of limestone and chalk deposits. As a result, deep gorges and spiers were formed. The winds helped to polish the surface. As a result, thin and sharp peaks soared upward. The underground rivers continue their work to this day, changing the landscapes of the area and creating new trees.
Dangerous but beautiful
In 1927, Tsingy de Bemaraha is a national reserve. It is included in the UNESCO list as a World Heritage Site. Partial visits to the park have been allowed since 1998.
The name "scurvy" means "a place where people don't walk barefoot" or "tiptoe walking." The second option implies that there are too few flat places where you can put your foot. The terrain resembles a tangled maze.
It is impossible to do without climbing equipment, because the rocks are located very close to each other. Therefore, the safety of guests is very much taken care of here: tourists only walk on hinged wooden stairs and special paths. The local landmark is located along the Manambulu River on the Bemarch plateau. The thicket consists of large and small scurvy. The former are of the greatest interest.
Inhabitants
The uniqueness of life forms is amazing. Tsingi is home to many rare animals. Among them is the Madagascar fossa predator. He doesn't live anywhere else. There are 11 species of lemurs in the park, a huge number of them are white.
Against the background of gray rocks, they look like the heroes of a science fiction movie. There are many rare plants.
Among the stone thorns, about 2,500 species live quietly, many of which either live only in a certain part of the reserve, or are endangered. Here they are saved by the difficult passability of the park.
Among the local inhabitants are reptiles, insects, birds and bats.
