Farihy Itasy Holidays
Lake Itasy is a vast expanse of water of 3,500 hectares located near the town of Ampefy in the Madagascar Highlands.
Farihy Itasy: What to see nearby?
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Lake Itasy is a vast expanse of water of 3,500 hectares located near the town of Ampefy in the Madagascar Highlands.
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From Ampefy, you can walk along the lake shores or rent a pirogue from the inhabitants of the village for an excursion on the calm waters of the lake.
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