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__NOTOC__'''Ambatolampy is a town in the Antananarivo province of 68 kilometres from the capital. In 2005 the population was 26,549. Ambatolampy literally means the “"town at the foot of the rocks”". Ambatolampy serves as a starting point for hikes to the peak of [[Tsiafajavona]], which at 2,642 metres is the third highest mountain in Madagascar.'''
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Ambatolampy
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== Activities ==
* Visit "[[Le Musée des Papillons]] (the Butterfly Museum) - 6000 species of insects and butterflies from around the world* [[La Ferme de Morarano d'Ambatolampy]] - organic farm with permaculture, no-till agriculture, rare plants, distillery of essential oils* [[La Cigale and Mygale" ]] (the Nature Museum)
* Tsinjorivo - a historic site built by Queen Ranavalona 46km from town
* The Ankaratra Massif offers some excellent treks and trails
* Zebu market
* Trek to the peak of [[Tsiafajavona]]
== Accommodation ==
Tel: +261 (0)33 1199370 or +261 (0)32 0464867<br>
Email: [mailto:bijouxline@yahoo.fr bijouxline@yahoo.fr]<br>
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== Additional information ==
* [http://www.flickr.com/photos/31296501@N03/page4tags/ambatolampy Flickr photos]