如果您在策划一次前往马达加斯加西南的旅程,不妨安排一站:安特索卡植物园(Arboretum d’Antsokay)。这处坐落于图利亚拉(Toliara)市东南约 12 公里、沿 RN7 公路的植物园,将当地独具特色的干旱 “刺森林”生态,以浓缩形式呈现。
1970 年代末,瑞士植物学家 Hermann Petignat 出于对当地植被的热爱,开始购买贫瘠的石灰质土壤,以建设植物园。1980 年正式成立。
园区范围约 40 公顷,主要目的是保存西南部马达加斯加的特有植物、开展植物学研究,并向公众推广生态教育。
园内目前收藏约 900 种植物,其中约 90% 为当地特有种、约 80% 拥有传统药用价值。
您会见到猴面包树(Baobab)、Pachypodium、Didierea 和 Kalanchoe 等,都是干旱环境中通过奇特形态适应生存的代表。
夜晚可见鼠狐猴(mouse lemur)、各种蜥蜴、约 34 种鸟类在园区活动。
特别是夜间参观体验,通过导游手电照射,可观察到夜行的动物—为典型的生态旅游亮点。
Dominic Worthwhile stop outside of the hustle and bustle of Tulear. Wide array of interesting and unusual plants will knowledgeable english-speaking guides
R Walsh Well worth a visit..so many beautiful endemic species.
Sofya Korolkova Even though I am not a plant enthusiast, the area is so nicely maintained that I really enjoyed the time I spent there. There is a ticket office and gift shop where you can buy local rum, tote bags, slippers, key chains, t shirts etc. A huge advantage is that you can pay by card!
John Positively surprised! After visiting all of Madagascar national park we had low expectations for this place but it delivered. Nicely organized, lots of birds in the trees. There aren't many tourists so you'll have the place to yourself and it's really quiet. You can also visit in the evening and see mouse lemurs
Peregrin RIFIANO Nice place ! Have a nice guided (included in the ticket) stroll in this botanical garden (i’m not sure you could actually go by yourself). The guide was friendly and knowledgeable about all the trees and plants. There is also a small “museum” part in a building, ask your guide about the local traditions and beliefs ! For 15’000 ar it’s worth it (it’s included if your stay at the hotel ”auberge de la table” but it’s a bit pricey) I wish i could do the night tour to see the animal (like chameleons) active. They have a cafe/restaurant on site too. To go there by taxi or cyclopousse (the later is way cheaper - 4000/6000 ar ow- but it’s like 1h from tulear center).