Arboretum d'Antsokay
A botanical garden with about 900 species of plants endemic to southwestern Madagascar, including octopus trees, elephant's foot trees, and succulents.
The Arboretum d'Antsokay was founded by a Swiss botanist in 1980. It lies about 12 kilometers southeast of Toliara, next to the RN7 road. The garden holds around 900 species from southwestern Madagascar, and more than 90 percent of them are endemic. The collection includes succulent elephant's foot trees, octopus trees, aloes, and euphorbias. Chameleons and birds are common here. The garden has guided tours, a small museum, and a restaurant, and you can also book night tours. Entry costs about 20,000 to 30,000 ariary.
Opening hours
07:30–17:30
Nearby sights
- La Table (Tsinjoriake)
- Sarodrano Cave
- Toliara Town & Market
- Toliara Barrier Reef
- St Augustin Bay
- Anakao
- Nosy Ve
- Ifaty Beach