- Address: Lake Tritriva, Vakinankaratra, Antananarivo Province, Madagascar
- Maximum depth: 150 m
- Average depth: 80 m
- Height above sea level: 2040 m
In the southwestern part of the island of Madagascar there is a small lake Tritriva (Lake Tritriva). It is located near the village of Belazao in the province of Vakinankaratra.
Description of sight
The main feature and peculiarity of the reservoir is the fact that it is located in the crater of an extinct volcano and has a large number of hot springs. The lake is located at an altitude of 2040 m above sea level, and its depth varies from 80 to 150 m.
Tritriva has unique and even mystical phenomena, for example, during the drought period, the water level in the reservoir rises rather than decreases. And if you throw an object in the lake, then after a certain time it will be possible to find the valley below. From this fact, scientists have concluded that there are underground sources and currents.
The indigenous people say that the water body with its outlines resembles Africa from one end, and on the other hand - the island of Madagascar itself. The color of the water here is turquoise, but it is clean and transparent. At the same time, it contains trace elements with a high level of phosphorous acid, and it is strictly forbidden to drink it.
Pond Features
Lake Tritriva is a beautiful and unusual place, with which the locals are associated with many legends and beliefs. For example, it is forbidden to swim in a pond for those who like to eat pork dishes. This rule has nothing to do with Islam, because this belief exists since ancient pre-Islamic times. Even the aborigines tell that in these parts young lovers often rushed down the cliff, if the parents did not allow them to marry.
The reservoir is not only deep, but also quite cold, so it is strictly forbidden to swim it. For travelers who still decided to plunge into the water, there is a special place here, so you can go into it calmly, and not jump from the cliffs.
Be prepared for the fact that on the shore there are no cabins for changing clothes. True, there are dense thickets around which you can change clothes.
In the lake Tritryva fish is not found. It is generally a dead pond, in the waters of which there are no living organisms. For tourists around the perimeter of the sights are laid routes and steep paths, along which you can just walk or make beautiful photos from various angles. The average excursion takes about half an hour.
Visit to Tritriva
The walk starts from the car park, from where you can enjoy stunning views of the lake. Around there are pine trees that produce a stunning aroma, and lizards and bright birds with wonderful singing live in the thickets. Here you can get a picnic, meditate or just relax.
On the territory around the lake you can meet local children and sellers, offering travelers homemade souvenirs : crafts, crystals, etc. The prices are affordable, but the goods are beautiful. By the way, traders can be very intrusive and go after tourists on the heels, if they decide that you want to buy something from them.
The entrance to the reservoir is paid and is approximately $ 1.5 per adult, children - free of charge. In this case, you are required to give a guide, whose services are about $ 7.
The descent to the pond is quite slippery, so take with you comfortable shoes and clothes.
How to get there?
The distance from the nearest town of Antsirabe to Lake Tritriva is only 10 km. But the road is very bad and the journey takes up to one hour. D 2-3 km are small villages. You can reach the pond by car on the road number 34 or ACCESS vers tritriva.