Lake Tritriva
Farihin'i Tritriva
A deep green lake filling a volcanic crater ringed by steep walls. You can hike the rim trail all the way around, and the lake is tied to a legend of doomed lovers.
Farihin'i Tritriva lies about 20 km southwest of Antsirabe. This deep lake fills a volcanic crater. It is about 160 m deep, its water is dark green, and it is surrounded by steep cliffs and pine forest. The trail around the crater rim takes about an hour to complete, and you can also go down to the lakeshore. Local legend tells of a pair of lovers who died together and became two intertwined trees at the water's edge. The lake's unusual rise in water level during the dry season adds to its mystery. A small entrance fee applies, and the dirt road is bumpy, so it is best to hire a car or ride a bike there.
Opening hours
Approx. 07:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Lake Andraikiba
- Betafo Rice Terraces & Lake Tatamarina
- Asabotsy Market
- Pousse-pousse Ride & Handicraft Workshops
- Cathedral of Our Lady of La Salette
- Antsirabe Thermal Baths & Hôtel des Thermes
- Antsirabe Station & Grande Avenue
- Ambositra