位于马达加斯加东岸大港塔马塔夫(Toamasina)北郊约12公里的伊沃洛伊纳公园(Ivoloina Park),是一处占地约282公顷的综合性生态保护区。外国游客进入园区的门票价格通常在20,000阿里亚里左右,折合人民币也就30多元,这个价格能让你在半野化的环境下近距离观察到13种不同的狐猴。清晨九点左右入园是最佳选择,此时林间的雾气刚散,狐猴们正处于一天中最活跃的觅食期,在树冠层跳跃的动静很大,很容易被发现。
伊沃洛伊纳公园的核心吸引力在于其半开放式的狐猴观察体验。这里由马达加斯加动植物群落(MFG)组织管理,该机构自1987年起就开始负责这里的科研与保护工作。黑白领狐猴(Black-and-white ruffed lemur)是这里的常驻明星,它们那独特的、略带惊悚的咆哮声经常在山谷间回荡。如果你在树林里听到类似警报器的巨大叫声,别紧张,那只是它们在宣告领地。这种狐猴体型较大,毛发蓬松,黑白对比极强,非常适合摄影爱好者抓拍。
除了常见的种类,园内还承担着极度濒危物种的繁育任务。大竹狐猴(Greater bamboo lemur)曾被认为在野外已经消失,但在伊沃洛伊纳的精心看护下,游客依然有机会在特定的繁育区域一睹真容。与昂达西贝那种需要长途跋涉的原始雨林不同,这里的步道修建得相对平缓。对于那些带着孩子或者体力一般的旅行者来说,这里提供了一个难度更低、成功率更高的观察窗口。运气好的话,你甚至能看到带着幼崽的环尾狐猴在草地上晒太阳,动作极具喜感。
除了灵长类动物,那些善于伪装的住客也不容错过。马达加斯加著名的番茄蛙(Tomato Frog)就生活在水塘边的落叶层里,这种通体鲜红的青蛙只有在雨后或者潮湿的清晨最容易现身。还有各种体型的变色龙,有些小到只有指关节那么大,有些则长达半米。如果没有经验丰富的向导指点,普通游客很难在层叠的绿叶中分辨出它们的轮廓。向导的费用一般在15,000到20,000阿里亚里之间,这笔钱花得挺值,因为他们能帮你找到隐藏在枯叶下的平尾壁虎。
伊沃洛伊纳公园不仅是看动物的地方,它更像是一个活生生的热带植物课堂。园内有一条全长约4公里的环湖步道,绕着公园中心的小型人工湖展开。这条路线走完大概需要一个半小时,沿途不仅能看到引种的各种香料植物,如香草和丁香,还能见到巨大的旅行者树。对于对科研感兴趣的朋友,公园里的Map-P博物馆是必去的一站。馆内虽然空间不大,但详细记录了马岛东岸生物多样性的变迁史,以及19世纪以来该地区林业开发的背景。
如果你的时间比较充裕,建议多留意那些散布在步道旁的育苗场。马达加斯加动植物群落在这里开展了大量的植被恢复实验,培育了成千上万株本土树苗用以支持周边的社区造林。这种从保护动物延伸到修复整个生态系统的模式,在非洲的小型保护区中算是经营得非常扎实的典型。走累了可以在湖边的长椅坐一坐,看当地的白鹭在水面上滑行,这种宁静的氛围在喧嚣的塔马塔夫市区是绝对找不着的。
说到具体的出行细节,交通工具的选择直接决定了体验好坏。从塔马塔夫市区包一辆嘟嘟车(Tuk-tuk)过去是最普遍的做法,单程大约需要40分钟。路况在快到公园入口的那两公里会变得非常颠簸,如果是雨季出行,路面上的泥坑甚至能没过半只车轮。虽然有公共小巴(Taxi-be)可以坐,但车次极不稳定且下车点距离售票处还有一段漫长的步行距离,对于体力的消耗较大,不建议普通游客尝试。最好还是跟司机约好返程时间,或者直接让他停在门口等候。
普通散客不需要提前预约,直接在景区门口的售票处购买20,000阿里亚里的外国游客门票即可入园。如果是超过10人的大型团队,建议提前通过马达加斯加动植物群落(MFG)的官网或当地旅行社告知,以便公园安排足够的向导进行分组讲解。
公园内部目前不提供正式的餐饮服务,只有一个售卖瓶装水和少量零食的小摊位,且品种非常有限。建议从塔马塔夫市区出发前,在超市买好简单的三明治和充足的饮用水。这里设有专门的野餐区域,就在湖边步道附近,环境相当不错,但记得一定要带走所有垃圾以保护生态。
每年4月到11月是马达加斯加东岸的相对旱季,也是游览的最佳时段,此时蚊虫较少且林间小路不至于太过泥泞。如果选择在1月到3月的飓风季前往,不仅降雨量惊人导致动物躲藏,进山的泥路也极有可能因为积水过深而导致车辆无法通过。
如果你只是想简单看看常见的狐猴,2到3个小时就足够了。但如果你打算走完环湖步道并参观博物馆,至少需要预留一个上午或者一个下午。考虑到从塔马塔夫市区往返约1.5小时的车程,建议安排一个完整的半天,早晨8点出发,中午12点左右返回市区用餐。
Remer J&J Wonderful place to experience nature and also see a few local animals
Brits vz My visit in 2023 was very nice. But after June 2024 the entry prices doubled. Especially for foreigners the price is high. They used to have a middle price for foreigners who are residents, but they've scraped that now, so anyone who was not born in Madagascar has to pay 10 times the local rate. The prices on the website also aren't up to date. The trip to get to the parc is unpleasant because the roads are terrible. You can go by car or by tuktuk, but it will cost a lot. We went by tuktuk, but when we arrived we found out how much the price has increased. On top of that you get charged extra if you want a guide, and if you want to walk a bit further to see the waterfall. It felt like we were being extorted. They also do not have a card machine so if you don't bring enough cash you are basically stuck. Because everything was so expensive, we opted to go without a tour guide, but then you don't get a chance to hold or feed the animals. Also if you do get a tour guide, ask specifically for a zoologist because the other guides cannot feed the animals. Overall, I would say that the experience you get is not really worth the price you pay.
Rohan Hariharan It's a massive park with about an 8km loop. The local guide, Denis is very knowledgeable and can speak the local languages as well as English fluently. Make sure you are mentally prepared for the uphill climbs the trail has to offer. Dress appropriately, preferably some trousers as the grass does hinder the path in some places. Other than that well worth out trip
Kennedy Cassidy Beautiful and inspiring place. They do a lot of good work here like reforestation & holding a weekly Saturday school & hosting trainings & research. Worth the trip in. If you’re walking from the RN5 it’s like a 45 minute walk.
Muhammad Saajidh The most important thing to know is that this zoo only has lemurs. The entrance fee is Ar20000 for foreigners. They have 2 waterfalls though what they call big waterfall is actually around a 10-12 feet drop. But quite enjoyable. It's mostly a place to walk around if the weather is good and take pics.