Lac Tritriva
Lac Tritriva
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Cait C
Detroit, MI187 contributions
Jan 2020
Difficult to get to and a miserable experience to visit. Touts and children swarm your car from the time you pay the entrance fee and throughout your hike. I couldn't enjoy the views or even listen to the (required) guide because they were begging for money the entire time.Of course I feel for them, but it was completely inappropriate. The lake itself is pretty, but buggy. There is more worthwhile beauty in Madagascar.
Written 16 January 2020
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PhiDo
Paris, France280 contributions
Sept 2024 • Friends
A beautiful crater lake and a nice tour of the lake accompanied by a friendly and interesting Guide.
There are two circuits, one single around the lake and the other longer with the ridges.
Guide is mandatory at the entrance to the park. It makes us discover the legends and history of the place as well as the many medicinal plants that surround the lake.
A good Sunday break in our mission at the end of a fairly easily accessible track.
Be careful on the way the pozzolane rolls easily under our feet. So move Mora Mora downhill.
The water is fresh! 15 degrees all year round, it seems. But transparent which gives the lake an emerald appearance.
There are two circuits, one single around the lake and the other longer with the ridges.
Guide is mandatory at the entrance to the park. It makes us discover the legends and history of the place as well as the many medicinal plants that surround the lake.
A good Sunday break in our mission at the end of a fairly easily accessible track.
Be careful on the way the pozzolane rolls easily under our feet. So move Mora Mora downhill.
The water is fresh! 15 degrees all year round, it seems. But transparent which gives the lake an emerald appearance.
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Written 30 September 2024
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ele170
Milan, Italy171 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
Small lake of volcanic origin inserted into a deep fault and surrounded by dense vegetation. To reach it from Antsirabe you travel along a dirt road, the km are not many (about 17) but, given the conditions of the road, at least 1
now to travel it, both on the way out and on the way back, because it is very bumpy. Take this into account to calculate the times of the trip well, we left in the afternoon and were only able to take a look at the lake from the first viewpoint, then we had to return without being able to take the walk around the lake, to avoid finding ourselves on the road after 18 in the dark. The view of the valley and its villages is very beautiful.
now to travel it, both on the way out and on the way back, because it is very bumpy. Take this into account to calculate the times of the trip well, we left in the afternoon and were only able to take a look at the lake from the first viewpoint, then we had to return without being able to take the walk around the lake, to avoid finding ourselves on the road after 18 in the dark. The view of the valley and its villages is very beautiful.
Written 28 October 2023
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Tsila Valery
Antsirabe, Madagascar2 contributions
Sept 2023 • Friends
Tritriva is generally considered a picturesque and impressive place. It is a crater lake surrounded by green hills, and many visitors find it beautiful and peaceful. Hikers and nature lovers often enjoy the opportunity to discover this unique lake in the heart of the Madagascar highlands. However, as with any destination, it is important to consider safety precautions and respect the environment when visiting Tritriva Lake.
Written 1 October 2023
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Off74
Sainte-Clotilde, Reunion Island260 contributions
May 2024 • Family
After a short crossing of the countryside, we arrive at a barrier for entry fees and the guide. That alone is already worth it. Then, the walk in the crater and by the lake is very beautiful. The guide we had was great, explained everything to us brilliantly. In short, it’s one of the things to see!
Written 9 May 2024
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Beautiful World 🗺
Antananarivo, Madagascar35 contributions
Dec 2020
Beautiful easy hike, the lake has beautiful colour, it was clean and we were able to jump in and swim !
Local guide at the entrance.
Cons :
Local kids that surround you, getting to close to you in an uncomfortable way.
They will try to sell you stones.
They will run after the car, until you get to the hiking point, and will wait for you at the end.
Don’t let it influence your hike, just be prepared !
Local guide at the entrance.
Cons :
Local kids that surround you, getting to close to you in an uncomfortable way.
They will try to sell you stones.
They will run after the car, until you get to the hiking point, and will wait for you at the end.
Don’t let it influence your hike, just be prepared !
Written 10 January 2021
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J_A11
Budapest151 contributions
May 2019 • Couples
We arrived in the afternoon and wanted still to see the lakes and the famous brewery(from outside). The road is not that easy at all (self drive in Madgagascar is not so common- you will understand if you do so). At the entry of the local lake entry you are overwhelmed with people what want to sell amonites and different kind of stones. Entry is not cheap but consider it as a contribution to the community. The trip around the lake takes between 45 and 60 minutes. quite nice. We had a young quite well English speaking guide (still learning). The road is bad!
Written 22 May 2019
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desertmirage
Cairo, Egypt111 contributions
May 2018 • Couples
We cycled to this lake from Antsirabe early in the morning, was a cool cycle to there. Saw some wonderful scenery on the way, choir in churches, small lovely villages, farmers, zeaboos, village elderly, other tourists, etc....
On the lake we had a very nice mini hike circumnavigating the lake from the inside. There is a very cool story about the only 2 ducks in this lake 😄 let your guides tell you the story, will not ruin it for you.
On the lake we had a very nice mini hike circumnavigating the lake from the inside. There is a very cool story about the only 2 ducks in this lake 😄 let your guides tell you the story, will not ruin it for you.
Written 4 August 2018
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Amber B
California32 contributions
Mar 2016 • Family
Lac Tritriva is a beautiful place to hike and look at a historic lake volcano. The trail goes around the lake and there is an area where your right off the water. All around beautiful place. We bring all our visitors here. The sellers are quite persistent. If you give them the impression that you will buy their rocks before the hike they will follow you all the way around the Lake and it will be a not so enjoyable experience. Adult admission is 5000 ariary and children are free. You do not need to pay for a tour guide unless you really feel you need one.
Written 30 March 2016
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Ewingston
Edinburgh, UK472 contributions
Oct 2019
Getting here from Antsirabe is a bit of a bumpy ride and probably impossible in the wet season. However the countryside is interesting and the way the agriculture changes for the better the closer you get to the volcanic soils is very noticeable.
The lake itself takes about an hour to walk round and the path is a bit of a rocky climb/descent. Walking poles for older folk are a good idea. The guide will give you a good account of the various legends and will also be able to identify the quite varied bird life.
The lake itself takes about an hour to walk round and the path is a bit of a rocky climb/descent. Walking poles for older folk are a good idea. The guide will give you a good account of the various legends and will also be able to identify the quite varied bird life.
Written 20 November 2019
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Where do you have to pay? Is there a website or do you need to pay it in Madagascar itself?
Written 25 April 2024
Good Day,
Does anybody know how much is the entry fee per person (foreigner and for locals as well)for the lake Tritriva and how much should the guide be paid.
Thank you very much in advance.
PC.
Written 24 December 2017
5000 ariary entrance fee plus 15,000 ariary for the mandatory guide (so in total about 5 euro), which is ridiculous...
Written 17 November 2018
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