The Top 8 Lakes in Madagascar
Looking to visit the best lakes in Madagascar? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of Madagascar’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: October 27, 2025
Piscine Naturelle, Parc National de l'Isalo
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Magnificent natural swimming pool after a walk under the sun
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Natural Pool in Isalo National Park
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Beautiful national park with camping and swimming opportunities.
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Lake Tritriva
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Magnificent mountain lake with a depth of 160m.
Since this lake is called "sacred and mysterious lake", it is strictly forbidden to swim there after eating pork.
Since this lake is called "sacred and mysterious lake", it is strictly forbidden to swim there after eating pork.
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Lemur Island (Vakona Forest Lodge)
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At the Vakona Forest Lodge, you can book tickets for a guided tour for 25,000 Ariari per person, which also includes a visit to the Vakona Crocodile Resort.
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Ilot de la Vierge (Virgin Mary Monument)
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On the edge of Itasy Lake there is a monument in honor of the Virgin Mary (Ilot de la Vierge). It symbolizes the center of Madagascar. From here you have …
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Lake Andraikiba
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The lake was already used as a bathing lake by the Merina queens. Today it serves as a water reservoir.
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Farihy Djanala and La Taverne des Pirates
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Very nice little lake with the pirates' tavern. However, you should not swim in the lake. Crocodiles!
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Lake Farihy Mandroseza
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Small reservoir in the south of Tana.
It supplies water for the rice fields and electricity for the surrounding villages.
The lake also has the name Lac Mantasoa and was created in 1936.
It supplies water for the rice fields and electricity for the surrounding villages.
The lake also has the name Lac Mantasoa and was created in 1936.
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