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Tsingy National Park is visually stunning, the jagged limestone formations are unlike anything I’ve seen, and the scale is impressive. Card payment is accepted for the park fee only; guides and tax must be paid in cash (160,000 + 5,000 per person), so come prepared.
Unfortunately, our experience with the guides and staff left a sour taste. After paying for a private guide, we were unexpectedly asked to share with another group due to their vehicle breaking down — which was fine by us, but we later discovered we’d paid for two guides and only received one. When we asked for a refund, we were met with denial, shifting stories, and even outright lies, despite seeing our original guide leading another group in the park. Interestingly, this guide spoke perfect English in the morning, but none when we bumped into him later on and asked about our money.
Staff at the ticket office were dismissive and unprofessional, and the “boss” even tried to claim we owed more money for a service we didn’t receive. It felt exploitative rather than supportive of the local community.
I am all for paying a little extra to give back to a community that clearly needs it, however I refuse to be blatantly ripped off for people to line their own pockets.
The park itself is overcrowded and the narrow, jagged trails can feel unsafe with large groups rushing through.
The landscape is incredible, but don’t expect fairness, transparency, or good service.