Lac Hôtel Sahambavy
Experiences
Between the lake, the tea hills and the Betsileo villages, every day invites a different discovery, starting right from the hotel.
A land of experiences
Leisure by the water, massages with house-made oils, village craftsmanship, a river descent by traditional dugout canoe: shape your stay to the rhythm of the lake.
The lake as your playground
The lake loop (8 km of marked trails, about a two-hour walk) sets the tone: here, everything unfolds gently. The TAF tea plantation and factory can be visited in four hours, the surrounding villages on a two-hour stroll, between embroidery and basketry workshops and Mamie Olga's farm and vegetable garden.
- Lake loop: 8 km marked trail, 2 hrs
- Tea plantation & TAF factory visit: 4 hrs
- Walk through the nearby villages: 2 hrs
- Meet the artisans: embroidery, basketry
- Mamie Olga's farm & vegetable garden
- Canoeing and pedal boats on the lake
- Cycling around the lake
- Tennis, table tennis, table football
- Poolside meditation
Saltwater Slate Pool
Enjoy a moment of pure relaxation in our saltwater slate swimming pool. Naturally gentle on the skin, saltwater provides exceptional comfort while reducing the need for harsh chemicals, ensuring a healthier and more enjoyable swimming experience.
Harmoniously integrated into its natural environment, the pool and surrounding zen area invite you to unwind and refresh. Comfortable sun loungers await you for peaceful moments of relaxation and evening aperitifs.
Massages & Wellness
Indulge in a deeply relaxing massage by one of our well-trained therapists. Using locally sourced, natural essential oils such as Katrafay, our treatments are designed to soothe your body, release tension, and help you completely unwind in a serene environment.
Conference Room
Our conference room can accommodate up to 40 people. Fully flexible, it can be adapted to all types of professional events: meetings, seminars, training sessions, or workshops.
Surrounded by a tranquil environment that encourages reflection, it offers the ideal setting to foster concentration, creativity, and the quality of exchanges.
Mami Bio Shop, the craft of Sahambavy
The hotel boutique celebrates the know-how of Sahambavy's artisans, first and foremost the work of the village women.
Essential and massage oils, estate tea grades, cold-process organic soaps, embroidery and baskets woven from the lake's reeds: every piece tells the story of this land.
Adventure Circuit: Matsiatra River Descent
Set off for a full day of immersion in the heart of Betsileo country. This traditional pirogue ride on the Matsiatra River, Madagascar's third-largest river, lets you discover daily village life and the history of the ancient kingdoms.
- 01Departure from Lac Hôtel to Mahasoabe village (45 km)
- 022-hour pirogue descent between terraced rice paddies, granite mountains and traditional houses
- 03Picnic lunch at the foot of a waterfall
- 041.5-hour hike through villages, rice paddies and tea fields
At a glance
Sahambavy Tea Plantation
Madagascar's only tea plantation (520 hectares). Factory tour, walk through the tea rows, tasting. Book at reception.
Celebrate by the lake
Garden ceremonies, sunset dinners and countryside seminars: Lac Hôtel orchestrates your milestone moments, from intimate weddings to corporate events.