Lake Ampitabe
Lac Ampitabe
A large lagoon on the northern stretch of the Pangalanes Canal. Its calm waters and white sand shore are ideal for swimming and kayaking, and only a sandbar separates it from the Indian Ocean.
Lake Ampitabe is one of the most beautiful lakes on the northern section of the Pangalanes Canal. Several eco-lodges around Ankanin'nofy line its shore, with fine white sand beaches and calm, warm water that is perfect for swimming, paddling a kayak, or simply relaxing. A walk of a few hundred meters across the sandbar brings you to the Indian Ocean, but the surf there is strong, with rip currents and sharks, so swimming in the sea is not advised. Watching the sunrise from the lakeside is lovely, and the night sky here is spectacular.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Aye-aye Island Night Tour
- Palmarium Reserve
- Pangalanes Canal Boat Trip
- Lake Rasoabe & Manambato
- Ambila-Lemaitso