Red Tsingy

A Gift of Nature

Red Tsingy is a miracle of nature in many ways to understand geology and erosion. The Red Tsingy is made of red laterite similar to clay and not of limestone rock like the Tsingy at Ankarana or Bemaraha. They are caused by heavy rain which is regular in these parts of Madagascar as well as the wind. As a result of erosion caused by the rain, wind and soft soil these ravines form ancient rock formations that are unique to Madagascar. These turned out to be sand formations overlaid by red clay long ago. Erosion has worn the clay away, exposing the tall white (with tinges of red) columns of sand formations underneath. For those who have been to Bryce Canyon National Park, it’s similar in some ways as both of them are formed by erosion. This fragile gift of nature can disappear quickly. Please do not touch them.