Ranomafana Arboretum
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Gitty
Utrecht, The Netherlands24 contributions
Aug 2019
I took some persuasions (as I am a biologist) to get the rest of the family to visit this place. I was one big positive surprise. We learned a lot about (palm)trees, ofcourse. But there were so many birds and other animals that the guide could spot, that it felt more like a trip to the wild zoo.
Written May 12, 2020
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a_freq_traveller
New York City, NY35 contributions
Aug 2018 • Couples
We weren’t sure what to expect given some of the mediocre reviews on this site. However we were pleasantly surprised. Although the signage is in need of replacement, in most cases it is still perfectly functional and was very interesting to see the different types of trees. Also the Arboretum itself is located at a very lovely spot on the river so you get some very nice views.Also the guides in the park are very friendly and they took great pains to come out and show us some birds, snakes, chameleons and cute tenrecs which we have not have found on our own.
Probably very lovely when everything blooming
Probably very lovely when everything blooming
Written August 27, 2018
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Soul M
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Jul 2017 • Couples
After having visited the national park of Ranomafana in the morning, you can walk to the thermal spring or go to the arboretum of Ranomafana to learn more about the trees and timber of Madagascar. It is a very quiet place with a nice view to the "small river". It has a good place for picnic lunch.
Written October 15, 2017
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Helen H
Reading, England, United Kingdom6 contributions
Oct 2019 • Friends
We chose to visit this arboretum instead of another interesting but very hot and humid trek in the rain forest and we made the right decision as the forest was full of tourists and we would have had to walk well beyond our capabilities to get to see any lemurs before large groups gathered. In contrast we were the only 2 visitors in the arboretum and had a very helpful guide (Christof) for a 90 minute guided tour. There is a great collection of trees which is still being added to and many chameleons. Views over the river are good. As an added bonus it is a community project with entrance fees being reinvested in it. Thoroughly recommended.
Written October 4, 2019
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Rumples
Tucson, AZ11,697 contributions
Jul 2019
My husband and I went here in the afternoon with a private guide, who had been accompanying us throughout Southern Madagascar. I had spent the morning in nearby Ranomafana National Park, successfully searching for lemurs, but my husband could not join me then because of mobility problems. Our guide thought this arboretum would be easier to get around and that it offered an opportunity to see both chameleons and myriad species of trees. No other visitors were here during our short, half-hour stay.
Two arboretum guides joined us and soon spotted a big, beautiful, light-blue-and-yellow Parson’s chameleon, the world’s largest chameleon, found in the rainforests of Eastern and Northern Madagascar. He gently coaxed it onto a stick and placed it on a tree much closer to us. Then he proceeded to go into much detail about the reptile. He discussed some of the vegetation in the arboretum, and, in the process, located another chameleon. This one he enticed to demonstrate its long tongue by offering it a live grasshopper on a long stick. The tongue action proved to be so fast that we almost missed it. A third, much-younger chameleon also revealed itself.
We would have stayed longer to learn more about the trees, but my husband needed to rest. I think about one hour would be a good use of time here, especially with an arboretum guide There is an admission charge. The arboretum is about 2 kilometers East of Ranomafana.
Two arboretum guides joined us and soon spotted a big, beautiful, light-blue-and-yellow Parson’s chameleon, the world’s largest chameleon, found in the rainforests of Eastern and Northern Madagascar. He gently coaxed it onto a stick and placed it on a tree much closer to us. Then he proceeded to go into much detail about the reptile. He discussed some of the vegetation in the arboretum, and, in the process, located another chameleon. This one he enticed to demonstrate its long tongue by offering it a live grasshopper on a long stick. The tongue action proved to be so fast that we almost missed it. A third, much-younger chameleon also revealed itself.
We would have stayed longer to learn more about the trees, but my husband needed to rest. I think about one hour would be a good use of time here, especially with an arboretum guide There is an admission charge. The arboretum is about 2 kilometers East of Ranomafana.
Written August 22, 2019
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annitrom
Zwolle, The Netherlands34 contributions
Oct 2018 • Solo
I was the only visitor there, and it's a lovely place to spend an hour or so. The guide was very knowledgeable and explained things well. Also about the use of different wood by the population. As logical as it sounds, the trees don't grow as fast as they are cut in the country.
There are many different types of banana trees, seemed like at least 15! And you can see chameleons there, in the wild.
The park has only been there since 1994, and they still try to get more species of trees. It's a pleasant place, with information boards under small roofs. So when it rains, you can read up on some of the details.
There are many different types of banana trees, seemed like at least 15! And you can see chameleons there, in the wild.
The park has only been there since 1994, and they still try to get more species of trees. It's a pleasant place, with information boards under small roofs. So when it rains, you can read up on some of the details.
Written October 12, 2018
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