Antsokay Arboretum
Antsokay Arboretum
4.5
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Monday
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Sunday
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
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The Antsokay arboretum is a botanic garden with a collection of over 900 plant species from the southwest of Madagascar, 90% are endemic to the region and 80% have medicinal properties. Among these many succulent species are recognized as endangered.Visit also include opportunity to see creatures you can see no where else in the world. Not just chameleons, boas, tenrecs or birds but also other endemics such as the mouse lemurs which are the main night visit attraction of the arboretum.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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laureno650
Washington DC, DC392 contributions
Jul 2024 • Couples
We absolutely loved the visit here on the way to the Toliara airport. We learned so much about the plants and saw SO MANY BIRDS. The guide had an app to call the birds, and we had a blast learning about them! The restaurant lunch was also fantastic. This was a highlight of our whole trip!
Written August 1, 2024
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IndySig
Indianapolis, IN4,119 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
We had a wonderful tour here where our guide was excellent. So many interesting species of plants and wildlife. This was then followed with a lovely lunch at the small intimate restaurant. A wonderful relaxing lunch before heading to the airport.
Written October 28, 2023
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Craig-World-Travelle
Agoura Hills, CA1,721 contributions
Sep 2014 • Couples
My wife and I really enjoyed our tour of arboretum and small museum (about 1 hour). The local tour guide did a great job describing all the plants/trees they have and answering questions. He spoke good English.
It was great to see such a wide variety of plants from area. They had lots of displays of the birds and animals in the area.
You also go into a small museum where you can see artifacts from local tribes and bones, skeletons and fossils from wildlife in the area.
Tips: Arboretum is outside so bring and hat/sunscreen
It was very warm when we were there so bring some water
Restaurant is very good also
It was great to see such a wide variety of plants from area. They had lots of displays of the birds and animals in the area.
You also go into a small museum where you can see artifacts from local tribes and bones, skeletons and fossils from wildlife in the area.
Tips: Arboretum is outside so bring and hat/sunscreen
It was very warm when we were there so bring some water
Restaurant is very good also
Written October 24, 2014
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Witold S
266 contributions
Jul 2019
There is a good swimming pool and very average eat. The park is not worth stopping - compelte failiore. Do not waste your time!
Written October 13, 2019
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SaveTigerNorthants
Northants141 contributions
Nov 2017 • Couples
A guided walk around the arboretum took about two hours, but was worthy of half a day if time permits. The guide was very knowledgeable about the plants, and showed us lizards, chameleons, nocturnal lemurs and bats in the garden.
A very well designed arboretum. A thrill to see all these strange, rare plants collected together. Delightful.
A very well designed arboretum. A thrill to see all these strange, rare plants collected together. Delightful.
Written December 1, 2017
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Sylvia D
Sydney, Australia531 contributions
Jun 2016 • Solo
If you have not seen Madagascar's unusual fauna this place is interesting but I was here at the end of my 4 week stay, I went as it was recommended.... Yes it's Ok but the food in the restaurant was the best thing..... delicious fish with a delicate sauce, especially the macaroons.
Written June 20, 2016
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yaninabeccaria
Miami Beach, FL61 contributions
Apr 2015 • Couples
A visit to this Arboledum helped us appreciate and understand the flora for the rest of our trip all throughout Madagascar.
Written April 25, 2015
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Solofo R
Antananarivo Province, Madagascar290 contributions
Sep 2014 • Friends
Good sampling of local plants but lack of systematic labelling and poor guidance. Pricing level preventing local people to visit the arboretum.
Written September 21, 2014
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Sabretoothed
Australia72 contributions
Nov 2013 • Solo
This is an excellent garden, but take a trip to Ifaty NP nearby an you have the real natural thing which is much better with larger older plants and more wildlife, but this is very good for a botanical garden....
Written December 3, 2013
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ValerieTa
Seattle3 contributions
The Antsokay Arboretum was founded around 1980 by Swiss amateur botanist, Hermann Petignat. The land was reclaimed from an old limestone quarry and brick-making area. We were able to see plants here that have largely disappeared from the wild.
Although there are a few guest cottages on site, it is an easy taxi ride from Toliara which is 12 km to the northwest. Guided or self-guided tours along the botanical trails feature baobab trees, tortoises, pachypodiums, and other bizarre and beautiful plants that can be found only in Madagascar. The arboretum's mission is to conserve the plants of southwest Madagascar, many of which are threatened or endangered because of grazing and human activities. Amenities: gift shop, restaurant, bungalows with swimming pool.
Although there are a few guest cottages on site, it is an easy taxi ride from Toliara which is 12 km to the northwest. Guided or self-guided tours along the botanical trails feature baobab trees, tortoises, pachypodiums, and other bizarre and beautiful plants that can be found only in Madagascar. The arboretum's mission is to conserve the plants of southwest Madagascar, many of which are threatened or endangered because of grazing and human activities. Amenities: gift shop, restaurant, bungalows with swimming pool.
Written July 14, 2010
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